Pastor Dan Reece

Dan Reece grew up in a rural area near Franklin, Indiana and is a 1968 graduate of Franklin Community High School. Dan was employed by Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis and relocated to Eli Lilly Tippecanoe Laboratories in Lafayette. in 1973.

Dan met and married his wife, Diana, in 1975. Dan and Diana have been Christ-followers for most of their adult lives. They have 5 sons, 1 daughter, 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

After retiring from a successful professional career in management with Eli Lilly and Company, Dan heard the Lord’s call to ministry as a Pastor. After completion of his pastor’s training, Dan was ordained through the General Baptist Church in Mattoon, Illinois and started The Church here in Lafayette in October 2010.

Both Pastor Dan and Diana completed training and are certified for Biblical Counseling. Dan and Diana are active members of the Lafayette Great Banquet Community. At this time Dan is serving as the Community Spiritual Director and Diana is serving as one of the Community Lay Directors.

Pastor Dan and his wife Diana, warmly welcome you to The Church.