Kimberly Neace has extensive experience in ministry and education, currently serving as the Director of Adults, Congregational Care and Connections Ministry at Wheatland Salem Church since December 2007. Kimberly has held multiple roles at Wheatland Salem Church, including Coordinator of Connections and Discipleship, Outreach, and Family Ministry. Additionally, Kimberly is a Deacon with the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church since 2011. Past roles include serving as a Registry Chaplain at Edward Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital, and positions in customer service, preschool education, and elementary teaching. Kimberly's educational credentials include an MDIV from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, a CPE from Good Samaritan Hospital, a Master's in Children and Family Ministry from Bethel University, and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois Chicago.
Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church
The Northern Illinois conference includes more than 360 churches and 30 new faith communities. Our conference is led by interim Bishop John L. Hopkins. The Conference includes five regional districts: Prairie North, Prairie South, Prairie Central, Lake North and Lake South.