Because of the grace of God, we at MEFC will be the hands and feet of Jesus, willing to get dirty in the weeds of life.
Our leadership team recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Our passion and goal is to equip the believers for the work of the ministry until we all attain maturity in the fullness of Christ.
As the primary teaching pastor, Pastor Bruce strives to preach God’s Word in a manner that is easily understood and applied to our lives. He has served at McCook Evangelical Free Church for almost fifteen years.
Bruce is originally from Wathena, KS. After graduating from Kansas State University he joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ. He has graduated from both Dallas Theological Seminary and Denver Seminary. Before coming to McCook in 1998, he was Pastor of Adult Ministries for over 10 years at Grace Chapel of Littleton, CO. With wife Kathy, they have 2 grown daughters, Alli and Amy.
Trevor Smith, Youth Pastor
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Christ’s Return – We believe in the personal, bodily and pre-millennial return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The coming of Christ, at a time known only to God, demands constant expectancy and, as our blessed hope, motivates the believer to godly living, sacrificial service and energetic mission.
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McCook Evangelical Free Church is not a place for spectators. It is a place for team members. Whether you are a five-year old child, a ninety-five year old grandmother, a busy mom, or a businessman with big responsibilities, we want you to be a part of our vibrant church community. Here is how you can learn, serve, and grow at MEFC.
Often, small groups of people are better able to interact and learn about a topic than larger groups are. For that reason, McCook Evangelical Free Church has LifeTeams held in member homes. The size of the group is anywhere from six to fourteen. At a time, designated by your group, you can participate in the small group study.
Each Sunday morning, children get to participate in their own classes. Bible lessons are taught in such a way that every child gets to participate and learn. Each of the class teachers is carefully screened and thoroughly trained in children’s instruction. The youth ministry of McCook Evangelical Free Church is recognized for their close interaction.
McCook Evangelical Free Church Women’s Ministry “ENGAGE” gives the ladies in our church family special times of interaction. ENGAGE Bible studies are times of study, prayer (and, of course, food). These groups provide a refreshing discipleship opportunity for the women in the church.
Even though marriage is one of the most important institutions, it is the one which is under the most attack–internally and externally. McCook Evangelical Free Church gives married couples the opportunity to go through a time of “marriage mentoring” with another couple that is been trained to mentor other married couples. This can be a time of “tuning up” or a time of “coming alongside” during a crisis. Call 308-345-1661 for more information.
Here is where you can listen to the most recent sermon from McCook Evangelical Free Church. Feel free to share these sermons with friends and family.
Jesus told us, his disciples, to make disciples of all nations. One of the most important values of McCook Evangelical Free Church is our mission to the world. It begins in our own community, and spreads overseas to every nation. MEFC members are involved in a variety of ministries from things as simple as washing the church van, to folding the church bulletins.
McCook Evangelical Free Church is thrilled to be part of the spread of God’s kingdom around the world. We are active in sending missionaries and supporting these missionaries with our money and with our prayers. Each year, a short term missions team from our church travels to one of these countries to assist our missionaries in practical projects and evangelistic outreach. We encourage all of our people to respond to God’s call for laborers, whether it means that they move to a foreign country or live and minister in our own community.
God-honoring worship is something we strive for. Many church members get involved in our music and drama ministry. Some play their instruments. Some are vocalists. Still others get involved in drama. These volunteers are an important part of the ministry of MEFC, using their talents and gifts to glorify God.
The usher team at McCook Evangelical Free Church fills an important role. They are involved in directing attendees to their seats, guiding traffic, helping visitors, answering questions, providing direction, and generally ensuring that the service can proceed problem-free. The usher team is a servant-hearted group of men whose ministry is integral to church life.
Using media to spread the gospel is a privilege of McCook Evangelical Free Church. In an age of widespread technology, we have a stewardship to use these tools as best as possible for kingdom purposes. All of our weekly sermons are uploaded to our website in audio formats. We also maintain an active Facebook page for additional church communication.
Marriages can be difficult to maintain. Misunderstanding, confusion, resentment, and anger can flare up in any marriage. Several couples at MEFC serve other families as marriage mentors. Their role in listening, understanding, helping, and encouraging struggling couples has, by God’s grace, saved marriages, and repaired relationships. Couples have found fresh hope and new joy in a warm and fulfilling relationship with their spouse.
Prayer cannot be overestimated. Prayer moves the hand of God. McCook Evangelical Free Church is a body of believers dependent upon prayer, and committed to God’s sovereignty. Each Sunday, during the morning services, a team of volunteers prays for the ministry of the Word. Throughout the week, volunteers pray for their pastor, a list of church members, any special requests, and missionary prayer needs.
In order to give our children the best Bible teaching possible, MEFC holds a children’s church service in conjunction with the Late Service. This special time gives kids ages 3 years through Kindergarten more opportunity for interaction and learning in a context and manner that may be better suited to their age and learning styles. Our friendly children’s church volunteers have an endless stream of creativity–ranging from puppet shows, to games, to object lessons.
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday from 9am to 5pm. Friday from 9am to 1pm.
Church Location & Address: 602 E 14th St., McCook, NE 69001 (map)
Telephone & Fax: Tel: (308) 345-1661 | Fax: (308) 345-5278
In the case of death or emergency please contact our senior pastor.
