Hello, I’m Jim Shade, the Lead Pastor here at The Fort Ministry.

My wife Kim and me have raised 4 kids (Levi, Rachel, Isaac, & Judah) while living and doing ministry in Minnesota, Indiana, Wisconsin, and now here in Wyoming. The 3 oldest kids are all adults now and Kim and I are proud grandparents of two beautiful grandkids.

I grew up in Minnesota, where I earned my degrees in Biblical Studies, Theology, and Youth Studies, which led me to serve many years in youth ministry.

I am a church planter now, and built The Fort Ministry in 2016 from the ground level up, and am working on other church planting projects to help connect people to Christ.

I love people, like to have fun (am a bit crazy), and most importantly, love Jesus.

Hello, I’m Steven Shaffer, the Associate Pastor here at The Fort Ministry.

I have been part of the church for 7 years and have lived in the Casper/Mills area for the last 27 years.

My wife, Sarah, and I pursue God’s heart and love people. We have a passion for seeing people connect to God through Jesus, and building the Kingdom of God.

I have a BA in Communication from the University of Wyoming and am currently attending classes through Northwest Nazarene University to achieve ordination. I enjoy fishing, driving, camping with Sarah (really doing anything with Sarah is good), and anything to do with loving, fellowshipping, and/or connecting with people.

Hello! I'm Karenna Penor, the Communication Coordinator for The Fort Ministry. I'm a wife and mom, two titles I hold dear, but my most important title is Daughter to the King.

My husband and I love Casper and want to see this community thrive in the love of God.