Staff
Janeane L. Forrest – Banaza, Senior Pastor
Christ Community Church, Wheaton, Illinois
Christ Community Church, Wheaton, Illinois
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” Isaiah 6:8.
Pastor Janeane L. Forrest- Banaza, affectionately called Pastor Janeane, is kind and compassionate with a genuine heart to serve God. She is the proud wife of Dr. Fredrick Ndiema Banaza, a loving mother of four children and a grandmother of four. She is dedicated to living her life as a role model, mentor, and teacher. She has served in ministry over several decades. She is known for her humble and gentle spirit. She stirs the atmosphere through fervent prayer.
As a young girl, Pastor Janeane had a personal encounter with God. Her passion for Him led her to surrender her life to the Lord at the age of 12. She accepted her call to pastoral and congregational care and was ordained in 2001.
A native of Bronx, New York, she transitioned to Chicago, Illinois in 2009 under the leading of the Holy Spirit. She is known to empower, strengthen, and inspire women to walk confidently in their God-given purpose and destiny.
Pastor Janeane, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance from the College of St. Rose in Albany, New York. In June 2019, she graduated with her Master of Divinity degree from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary now located in Lisle, Illinois. In March 2020, she accepted her call to serve as Senior Pastor of Christ Community Church. She leads with a Shepherd’s heart. She believes that every individual has an opportunity to know Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. She believes John 3:16. God is not intimidated by the outer appearance; he is after the heart. She is honored and humbled to be called to serve in this sacred capacity.
As an anointed woman of God, Pastor Janeane’s ultimate goal is to see men and women fully embrace the love and promises of God. Pastor Janeane’s mission is to touch the lives of the next generation. It is her desire to train them to be fully equipped with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ; and to be set free from any strongholds that hinder them from walking in their God-given authority.
Pastor Janeane can be reached by calling the church phone number below.
Pastor Janeane L. Forrest- Banaza, affectionately called Pastor Janeane, is kind and compassionate with a genuine heart to serve God. She is the proud wife of Dr. Fredrick Ndiema Banaza, a loving mother of four children and a grandmother of four. She is dedicated to living her life as a role model, mentor, and teacher. She has served in ministry over several decades. She is known for her humble and gentle spirit. She stirs the atmosphere through fervent prayer.
As a young girl, Pastor Janeane had a personal encounter with God. Her passion for Him led her to surrender her life to the Lord at the age of 12. She accepted her call to pastoral and congregational care and was ordained in 2001.
A native of Bronx, New York, she transitioned to Chicago, Illinois in 2009 under the leading of the Holy Spirit. She is known to empower, strengthen, and inspire women to walk confidently in their God-given purpose and destiny.
Pastor Janeane, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance from the College of St. Rose in Albany, New York. In June 2019, she graduated with her Master of Divinity degree from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary now located in Lisle, Illinois. In March 2020, she accepted her call to serve as Senior Pastor of Christ Community Church. She leads with a Shepherd’s heart. She believes that every individual has an opportunity to know Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. She believes John 3:16. God is not intimidated by the outer appearance; he is after the heart. She is honored and humbled to be called to serve in this sacred capacity.
As an anointed woman of God, Pastor Janeane’s ultimate goal is to see men and women fully embrace the love and promises of God. Pastor Janeane’s mission is to touch the lives of the next generation. It is her desire to train them to be fully equipped with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ; and to be set free from any strongholds that hinder them from walking in their God-given authority.
Pastor Janeane can be reached by calling the church phone number below.