Five In A Box is a traveling ministry that God has grown in the hearts of Allen and Nancy Wirtz. Their flexible blend of contemporary worship music and personal testimony is a good fit for a variety of settings and situations and has been described by others as “powerful”, “very inspiring” and “the kind of thing that can set people free.” Beginning this ministry in 2008, it has been Allen and Nancy’s honor and privilege to go to places such as churches, ministries, drug and alcohol recovery programs, conferences, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, youth groups, and festivals, and share their music and how God has touched their lives.
Allen’s story is one of going from working as a pastor in the Presbyterian church to leaving the faith and becoming immersed in drug and alcohol addiction and a deep involvement in the occult. His life is a strong testimony to the saving grace of Jesus and the redemptive power of God’s mercy and faithfulness.
Nancy was saved from a life of religious complacency and worldly goals. In an instant a dramatic realization of the nature and depth of God’s love and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross changed her heart forever.
Allen is currently Worship Director at First Assembly of God in Wheaton, IL, where he and Nancy have served and attended with their two children since 2002.
Five In A Box is a non-denominational ministry supported by gifts and donations.