WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE.
Forward Church exists to help you take your next step with Christ.
Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time, returning after a while, or simply looking for a church family to call home—we’re excited to meet you!
What You’ll Experience
Word leads to response. Response leads to the Table. The Table sends us into shared life.
Biblical Teaching
Through Scripture reading and preaching, we center our gathering on God’s Word. We believe that God speaks to us today through His Word by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Hearing God’s Word
Prayer and WorshiP
God’s Word always calls for a response. After hearing Scripture and preaching, we take time to respond through prayer and singing—opening our hearts in repentance, faith, and surrender to Christ.
Responding to God in prayer and praise
The Lord's Table
Every Sunday, through the Lord’s Table, we remember and proclaim Christ’s death and resurrection, strengthen and encourage our faith, and celebrate our unity in Him.
Remembering and celebrating Christ
Fellowship
Our gathering naturally flows into fellowship—conversation, praying for one another, and living life together beyond Sunday. We believe faith is formed in relationships and lived best in community.
Sharing life and faith together
Your Questions, Answered
What
to know
We know visiting a new church can feel overwhelming. We hope these answers help you feel at home before you arrive.
our forward story
For decades, one faithful family prayed that God would bless this town with another church to glorify His name and strengthen what He was already doing here. In His perfect timing, God placed that same calling in the hearts of our lead pastors—originally from Germany, then led to Switzerland, from there to Colorado in the United States, and finally to Wisconsin. It has been a long and beautiful journey, but every step has been guided by God as He prepared and called our pastors to answer that prayer.
In September 2025, Forward Church held its first Vision Night in Siren. Just one month later, two dedicated families gathered in a home with one desire: to plant a church that would reach their community and beyond with the good news of Jesus Christ. We are still in the early stages of this church plant, taking steady steps forward as we follow what God is doing in our midst.
meet our pastors
Johann Nachtigall is the Lead Pastor of Forward Church, and his ministry is strengthened by the faithful partnership of his wife, who serves alongside him. Together, they have followed God’s call across nations to invest in people, build community, and share the hope of Jesus Christ. Both graduated from Bible College in Colorado, where God confirmed His calling on their lives and prepared them for pastoral ministry.
In addition to their pastoral responsibilities, their greatest privilege is raising their children and creating a home that reflects the love of Christ. They have a son and a daughter.
Johann & Bettina Nachtigall
Lead Pastors
Get Started At Forward Church
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Started
We want to help you feel at home, grow in faith, and connect with others. Here are a few simple ways to take your next step and become part of our community.