Hello, I'm Archie Neal

imageHi, I’m Archie Neal and I’m the Lead Pastor of Connection Church. I have a passion to see people reach their full potential and realize their highest purpose.

I was born and raised in Bolivar, Missouri, a small town in the southwest part of the state. In 1975 I moved to Paris, Tennessee where I met my wife, Sheila. We’ve been married since April 1976 and have three grown children and seven grandchildren. (I know that makes me sound old, but actually we just started young.)


In June 2006, in a response to what we knew to be God’s calling, we moved to O’Fallon, MO to start Connection Church. From the outset, our dream has been to establish a life-giving, contemporary church where people can connect with God and His purpose for their lives.

Connection Church

Connection Church is a church dedicated to providing you with a rockin' worship service where you will learn how the Bible and God directly apply to your life and the circumstances you are dealing with today. It is a come as you are church - dress however you want; from shirt and tie to sandals and shorts, everyone is welcome! Whether you are single, married, a parent, teen or child, we strive to make church a media-rich, creative, and relevant experience for you each week. Come and sing to the top of your lungs, share your faith, and be prepared for a life-changing experience. Come Visit Us...

Recent Blog Posts

  • Change the story of your life. Have you ever heard someone say, "That's the story of my life"? It's been my observation that people generally seem to make that statement right after something negative has happened to them...Read more...
  • Don't lose your joy. Joy is like a barometer in our lives indicating how strong we are in any situation. It's the measure of how healthy we are on the inside...Read more...
  • "Stay focused!" I can't tell you how often I heard those words growing up as a kid. Sometimes it was one of my parents, sometimes it was a teacher or a coach, but someone who was concerned about my success was often reminding me of the importance of staying focused.Read more...