ABOUT
Our calling
Everything we do flows from a simple desire to know God deeply and help others experience His presence.
The Mission We Live By
We’re Spirit-led believers, loving God, loving others, and making disciples.
The Vision We Pursue
Encounters that transform lives
ABOUT
Our Heart
Impact Church was built on a hunger for more of God — more of His Word, more of His Spirit, and more lives transformed.
A desire to know God deeply and follow Him faithfully.
What started as a handful of believers seeking Jesus became a community still marked by that same pursuit.
Through the years, lives have been changed, families strengthened, and faith deepened. And today, we find ourselves in a season of renewal, asking again how God wants to impact our community in even greater ways.
We are still Spirit-led. Still rooted in Scripture. Still believing in encounters that transform lives.
We are Impact Church.
about
Our Story
Impact Church is a multi-generational church with a rich history in the Spirit-filled, charismatic, and pentecostal stream of the Christian Church.
Our story began in 1980 when Pastor Eric Vernelson and Elizabeth, his wife, met with some local believers who wanted to grow deeper in their relationship with God, and they decided to start a church called Living Faith Ministries. Pastor Eric, a gifted teacher, shared deep truths from God's Word, people experienced the miraculous, and many lives were forever changed. Pastor Eric retired in 2016, and Pastor David List, formerly the associate pastor, returned as lead pastor. God was directing the church to make an even greater impact in our community, and in February of 2019, we officially changed our name to Impact Church of Wilson.
Throughout its history, Impact Church has emphasized making disciples, strengthening families, equipping believers for ministry, and serving the surrounding community with the love of Christ. Our desire is for people to have personal encounters with God, because we know that is where true life change takes place.
We invite you to join us on this journey.
team
our leadership
Our leadership team is committed to serving with humility, integrity, and love.
David List | Senior Pastor
David List was born and raised in Africa, where his parents served as missionaries. He returned to the United States to attend college, earning a B.A. in Pastoral Ministries from Emmanuel College and an M.A. in Christian Doctrine and History from Regent University. He served here as associate pastor from 1989 to 2005. He has been the lead pastor at Impact Church since 2016. He has a genuine love for people and is committed to developing the Body of Christ locally and in other countries. David and his wife, Cecile, love sharing life together and talking about their children and growing number of grandchildren.
Carla Williams | Associate Pastor
Carla Williams earned a B.A. in Religion & Philosophy with a minor in English from Barton College and a certificate in Children's Ministry from Rhema Bible Training Center. She has served the Body of Christ as a youth pastor, a missionary, a children’s pastor, and administratively. She is currently the associate pastor and children’s pastor at Impact Church, where she has ministered since 2001. Her heart is to see children and their families grow in their personal relationship with the Lord, and to have daily encounters with God that change their lives and the lives of those around them.
C.O.R.D.S Administrative Leadership Team
statement of faith
our beliefs
We are committed to teaching and living by the truth of God’s Word.
We recognize that some interpretations and applications may vary from church to church, but the core must be sound.
If you ever have questions about our beliefs, we invite you to ask!
