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Matt Renaud – Donoho Prairie Christian Church

Matt has seemingly boundless energy. When he gets excited about sharing the word of God, it’s impossible not to be excited too. Sometimes he talks so fast it’s hard to keep up, but the passion he has for the Lord comes through loud and clear. He and his family have been such a blessing to our little country church, Donoho Prairie Christian Church in Texico, IL. Matt preaches uncompromising biblical truth that may step on some toes sometimes, but he always ends with the hope we have through Jesus Christ. He stays insanely busy at all times, serving as the Regional Superintendent of Schools for several surrounding counties, one of the co-founders/owners at the popular ice cream shop Yellin Helen’s in Dix, IL, and another business on the side that he manages, all while preaching every Sunday and being there for his church family wherever needed. I don’t know how he does it all, but I do know he needs all the prayers, support, and appreciation we can give him. At Donoho Prairie, we know how incredibly blessed we are to have Matt, his wife Joy, and the rest of their family with us, and I hope that he can be recognized and appreciated outside our community as well. Matt is so joyful to greet everyone personally and is so encouraging and upbeat. He is always excited to share the good news of Jesus and God’s abundant love for us. Matt is more than spiritually involved, he is always willing to jump in and help solve anyone’s problems. He and his wife do a lot for the church and community, including premarital counseling and performing my wedding. And supportive in our ministry for moms through MomCo International. I love my pastor because he studies and preaches the Word faithfully. He’s consistent in what he teaches. I’m encouraged by his prayers that show his love and devotion to God. I know he looks to God to make sure he’s working for God’s vision for our church and in life (and not his own vision). My pastor is the real deal who doesn’t act spiritually superior or condescending. He devotes his sermons to God. He invites the Holy Spirit into his sermons and preaches in a way that makes us really think about what Jesus wants in our lives. I cannot take notes quick enough in his sermons. My pastor doesn’t just preach discipleship, he seeks to make disciples of others. He’s truly passionate about seeing those without Christ become followers of the Savior. my pastor truly has a heart filled with Christ’s love. Not only does Matt Renaud go above and beyond as a preacher but he also is the Regional Superintendent at district 13 ROE, doing his very best to keep our schools away from the crazy ways of this new age and protecting the innocence of childhood. Oh and he’s also my dad and I admire him so

October 24, 2024
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Baylor Wilson

At 26, Baylor Wilson has already lived a life most people only dream about – excelling at competitive cheerleading, starring in Season 29 of NBC’s Survivor, scoring a country music publishing deal – all before graduating from college. But according to Baylor, these life-making moments were just a precursor to the abundant life she found when she met Jesus. When asked what exactly happened that prompted her to start writing songs about Jesus, she joyfully exclaims, “Jesus happened.” It’s not a bumper sticker platitude. Baylor’s over-the-top joy for the Lord radiates from deep within, spilling over onto everyone she meets.

Growing up in Dallas in her mom’s cheer gym, Baylor learned from a young age that willful determination could get her far in life. By sixteen, with years of competitive cheerleading under her belt, she earned a spot in an elite performing arts school in downtown Dallas where she studied dance. Outside of school, Baylor was also teaching herself to play guitar, learning country songs and worship tunes via YouTube. “My family was going through a tough time,” Baylor shares, “and I started writing songs as a way to combat my dissatisfaction with the world.”

By the end of her senior year, Baylor was sure of her future when she tried out for the University of Oklahoma cheerleading team. But when the results were posted, she was surprised to learn she didn’t make the team. “It was a total pride crusher,” Baylor says. “Now I’m grateful, but at the time, it was a shock.” Sitting at a bed and breakfast in Norman, OK, Baylor wasn’t sure what to do next. When the other bed and breakfast guests sat down at the table, Baylor and her mom were surprised to meet country legends The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. She started talking with lead singer, Jeff Hanna, sharing her devastation with not making the cheerleading team. Learning that she also played music, Jeff encouraged her to pursue it in a serious way. Not one to back down from a challenge, Baylor took his advice and moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University.

While in Nashville, Baylor dove into country music and played her songs at every showcase and venue she could. Her sophomore year, the opportunity came up to star on CBS’s hit show Survivor. Leaning on her spirit of adventure, Baylor jumped at the chance, teaming up with her mom to spend 37 grueling days in Nicaragua. “I’d never even started a fire by myself,” she jokes. “I was 20 years old and had no clue what I was doing.” Despite her lack of survival skills, Baylor ended up finishing in fifth place and her mom made the top three.

After the show ended, Baylor rode her fifteen minutes of fame to further her music ambitions. She signed a country music publishing deal and continued playing around town, opening for other artists and writing songs. Life, it seemed, was set.

In 2017, a year after she’d graduated, a friend invited her to a worship service being held at an auto body car shop. Having grown up in church, Baylor was happy to tag along, unaware that her life was about to be turned upside-down in a way she never could have imagined.

“I walked into that car shop and they were worshipping and singing. It was the first time I felt free to really worship. I felt God’s tangible presence fall over me for the first time. I was weeping and weeping, realizing I didn’t want to live the way I was living anymore. I didn’t want to fill my life with things like partying and drinking and dating the wrong people. I felt a profound peace that night. Later, I found out it was because I met the Prince of Peace.”

Baylor hadn’t sought out an encounter with God, hadn’t considered her life was going down the wrong path. But after that life-altering worship service, Baylor could concentrate on little else but her newfound love for Jesus. “I’d have co-writes with country writers and I’d be testifying to these people who used to be worship leaders. They didn’t know what to think! But my mind had been renewed. I’d had supernatural brain surgery and it was all I wanted to talk about.”

After finishing out her country publishing deal, Baylor sought advice from longtime friend (and now co-manager) Michael Blanton. He brought her to Fair Trade where she immediately felt at home. Fair Trade recognized her talent from the catalogue of country songs she’d written, but more than that, could see Baylor’s absolute desire for spreading the love of Jesus as far and wide as she could. They offered her a deal and she hasn’t looked back since.

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