The Coachella Valley Christian Church in Indio is gearing up ... and made history. Stephen Sloat, the lead pastor for decades, said he's proud of the congregation and the great people they have.

Christian Reformed Church ... He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth; three children, Linda Sloat, Douglas Brouwer and Wendy Mersman; and five grandchildren, Amanda Sloat, Molly Sloat ...