Rev. Bill richardson

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Our first pastor: Rev. William J Richardson was the first formal pastor called when Meadow Heights was established as a church in 1951. Bill and his wife Irma were key to the early years of getting the church established in the Collinsville area. 

Rev. Jim Doom was our second pastor. Joining us in 1958, Rev. Doom went on to lead the church until 1970. Rev. Doom joined with his wife Donna and their four children. Rev. Doom went on to lead other churches and ulti the Stewardship program for Illinois Baptist State Association in Springfield, IL.

Rev. Dale Clemens was our third pastor and came to Meadow Heights in 1970 with his wife Ada Ann and children Kim and Jeff.  He continued on for 27 years when he retired as Sr. Pastor and later became the Pastor of Senior Care. 

Rev. Cloyd joined in 1998 as our fourth pastor, and was with Meadow Heights for two years. Rev. Cloyd came with his wife and three children. 

Dr. Donahue came to Meadow Heights in 2000 and was our pastor through 2010.  Jim was joined by his wife Barbara and their children Jeff and Amy. He went on to be a chaplain at a local hospital and is a long standing St. Louis Cardinals fan. 

Rev. Mike Barnes came to Meadow Heights in 2011, with his wife Michelle and daughter Hannah.  He was only our pastor for four years before he passed away suddenly. The church was greatly saddened by this loss and miss him still today.

Rev. Strong is our 7th Pastor and came to Meadow Heights in 2016, along with his wife, Dr. Hannah Strong.