I am a third career pastor, having spent nineteen years in management with the Kmart Corporation and eight years in residential real estate with HER Realtors before entering the ministry. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN in 1982 and my Masters of Divinity Degree with a
I am a third career pastor, having spent nineteen years in management with the Kmart Corporation and eight years in residential real estate with HER Realtors before entering the ministry. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN in 1982 and my Masters of Divinity Degree with a specialization in Church Leadership from the Methodist Theological School in Delaware, OH in 2009. I am an avid reader and enjoy playing golf, doing yard work, traveling, and spending time with my wife, kids, and grandkids. One of the things I most love about ministry is the opportunity to help people see, hear, and think about the Gospel of Jesus Christ in new and inclusive ways, and I do that primarily through preaching and teaching. My wife, Lynn, and I live in Westerville, OH, and have four daughters and six grandchildren.
I am a child of God, a parent and wife, and an animal lover. I am passionate
about social justice and spreading the love of God. I believe that God created
and loves all living things, and that we are all interconnected and
interdependent. My first career was at Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. I
have always wanted to work with animals and in
I am a child of God, a parent and wife, and an animal lover. I am passionate
about social justice and spreading the love of God. I believe that God created
and loves all living things, and that we are all interconnected and
interdependent. My first career was at Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. I
have always wanted to work with animals and in ministry, which is why I am working on combining the two to create a Zoo Chaplain position (as I work through the ordination process with the United Methodist Church). I have a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from The College of Wooster (OH), and a Master of Divinity degree, with a specialization in Ecology and Justice, from The Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO). My responsibilities as the Associate Pastor are pastoral care, campus ministries, and technology. I am a link in the bridge between Church of the Master and Otterbein University. I believe that love is love and everyone is welcome at the table. My home, my office, and my heart are inclusive.
As a graduate of Marshall University, where I studied vocal music, and Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University, where I studied congregational ministry, I have spent most of my life in some form of church music. I grew up in Flatwoods, KY, where my family still resides and I visit regularly. I have served United Methodist churches
As a graduate of Marshall University, where I studied vocal music, and Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University, where I studied congregational ministry, I have spent most of my life in some form of church music. I grew up in Flatwoods, KY, where my family still resides and I visit regularly. I have served United Methodist churches in both the Kentucky and West Virginia Annual conferences, before moving to Columbus, OH, to attend seminary. I find joy in many forms of music outside church music, but I have a special place for musical theatre having music directed many community theatre productions over the years. At Church of the Master my time is shared between worship planning with Pastor Jay, the organ console, and our Praise Team and Chancel Choir, all the while looking for ways to expand our music ministry for our congregation and our community. My philosophy of church music has always been that there is a place for everyone in the music ministry of our church, and that I am happy to help you find that place.
I’m excited to help our children discover the core of God’s love in each Biblical story, and find joy in serving as the hands and feet of Christ. I am an ’02 alumnus of Otterbein with a Bachelors in Music Education, and I began my career teaching choir and directing musicals in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. While my professional path has varied s
I’m excited to help our children discover the core of God’s love in each Biblical story, and find joy in serving as the hands and feet of Christ. I am an ’02 alumnus of Otterbein with a Bachelors in Music Education, and I began my career teaching choir and directing musicals in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. While my professional path has varied since then, I’ve always been involved with education/training or educational support. My husband and I have attended Church of the Master since joining the Chancel Choir in 2004, and are blessed to be bringing our children up within this congregation. It is my prayer and goal to uphold the high quality of Christian education that is standard to Church of the Master, and to ensure that we are welcoming and inclusive place for families!
I'm excited to step into the role of Interim Director of Youth Ministries and help our youth grow in their love of Christ. Originally from northeast Ohio I moved to Westerville to attend Otterbein University and fell in love with the area! I've taught for over 14 years and am currently the Technology Integration Coach for Bexley City Scho
I'm excited to step into the role of Interim Director of Youth Ministries and help our youth grow in their love of Christ. Originally from northeast Ohio I moved to Westerville to attend Otterbein University and fell in love with the area! I've taught for over 14 years and am currently the Technology Integration Coach for Bexley City Schools. My wife Amy and I live in Sunbury with our two boys. We've been members of Church of the Master since 2008 and have watched many of our Youth grow and develop over the years. I'm looking forward to developing deeper relationships with our youth and walking with them in their faith journeys.
We are excited to serve as the U2 coordinators at Church of the Master. We have been members of the church since 2008 after attending Otterbein University. We were then married in the church in 2009. Our sons (Noah, 11 and Ezra, 6) were baptized and are actively involved in chimes choir, junior choir, and M&Ms. We have both taught in our
We are excited to serve as the U2 coordinators at Church of the Master. We have been members of the church since 2008 after attending Otterbein University. We were then married in the church in 2009. Our sons (Noah, 11 and Ezra, 6) were baptized and are actively involved in chimes choir, junior choir, and M&Ms. We have both taught in our children’s ministry with Rainbows and Dewdrops, and most recently within U2. Bob grew up in Ashtabula County in a small town on a dairy farm. Amy grew up just down the road from the Church of the Master in Westerville. We are both full time educators in Big Walnut Local Schools. When we are not at church or at school, you can find us at swim practices, soccer practices, running, golfing, kayaking, or paddle boarding. We love to be active as a family. As we look to the future of U2, we are excited to collaborate with Cindy Hughes in order to continue to build this program to best serve our 4th-6th graders. We know how crucial of a time this is for our children to find a sense of belonging in the church but in their lives as well. We are looking forward to planning many fellowship opportunities that hit high interest activities driven by the children. We will be planning events for our children to serve the community in a variety of mission work along with continuing the current program of study during service. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us or find us at church. Thank you for allowing us to serve, grow, and love.
I have called Church of the Master my home since relocating to Westerville with my family in 1980. I have two grown children and 4 fabulous grandchildren who unfortunately (for me!) live in North Carolina and Oregon. Music has always been an important part of my life. I love listening to music, playing music, and singing music. I have
I have called Church of the Master my home since relocating to Westerville with my family in 1980. I have two grown children and 4 fabulous grandchildren who unfortunately (for me!) live in North Carolina and Oregon. Music has always been an important part of my life. I love listening to music, playing music, and singing music. I have fond memories of participating in both Jr. and Chancel Choir in the church I grew up in, and I still remember many of the songs. These days, I do most of my singing with the children in Cherub and Jr. Choir at Church of the Master. I love getting to know the children and watching them grow into the beautiful beings they were created to be. I have always thought that I have the best job in the whole church! My hope is that the music I choose will plant seeds of faith, hope, and love in their hearts, and that in their young lives now or down the road, when they are particularly joyful or sad, angry or confused, a song will come to mind that will encourage them on their way.
I went to Capital University for Keyboard Pedagogy and graduated in 2014. I have been the staff accompanist at both Olentangy High School and Worthington Kilbourne High School for 5 years and I consider myself to be a huge musical theatre nerd. In my role at Church of the Master, I assist the music director by accompanying the choir for various rehearsal and worship services.
I have been involved in Church Music most of my life, beginning with choirs as a child and handbells as a teenager. I majored in Music Education in college and have worked with musicians as a piano technician since 1985. Music is one of the most important ways I relate to the Holy and I love using music to enhance worship for the congregation and for the ringers.
A native of Nashville, Tennessee, I am a wife and mother of three. After graduating from Warren Wilson College in North Carolina I worked in various administrative and fundraising roles with non-profits. I have lived in Westerville for the last 10 years, and I am happy to be serving at Church of the Master now. I enjoy helping others,
A native of Nashville, Tennessee, I am a wife and mother of three. After graduating from Warren Wilson College in North Carolina I worked in various administrative and fundraising roles with non-profits. I have lived in Westerville for the last 10 years, and I am happy to be serving at Church of the Master now. I enjoy helping others, spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and baking.
I come to the Church of the Master as a retiree from the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks System. I worked for Metro Parks for twenty years as their finance director. Prior to joining Metro Parks, I was a partner in the accounting firm Nipps Andreas Brown & Ruff. My earlier years were spent in a variety of accounting positions
I come to the Church of the Master as a retiree from the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks System. I worked for Metro Parks for twenty years as their finance director. Prior to joining Metro Parks, I was a partner in the accounting firm Nipps Andreas Brown & Ruff. My earlier years were spent in a variety of accounting positions in private and public accounting. I am a native of Baltimore Md., but have spent most of the last 49 years in Ohio attending college and raising a family. I am a graduate of Wittenberg University, where I met my wife and we have two grown children.
Born right here in Westerville, I have been blessed to come home for the later years of my life. I graduated from WHS when there was only one high school and Ron Jones was my tennis coach! Moving to Florida for some years, I got a degree in Oceanography, before I moved back to Ohio, getting my Architecture degrees at OSU. I have a son and
Born right here in Westerville, I have been blessed to come home for the later years of my life. I graduated from WHS when there was only one high school and Ron Jones was my tennis coach! Moving to Florida for some years, I got a degree in Oceanography, before I moved back to Ohio, getting my Architecture degrees at OSU. I have a son and 2 daughters and have recently gotten married to Pamela, who has added 3 more children and 7 grandchildren to my life. My mother went to Otterbein and was married to my father here at Church of the Master and the Church has been part of the family ever since. I’m happy to be able to serve and use my experience here at C of M!
I have been the custodian at Church of the Master since 1981. I enjoy being outdoors and love being a husband to Elsie and father to Chris and Danielle. My favorite part of working in this position is that I get to serve God and serve the people of Church of the Master to make everyone feel welcome. I like to be helpful and show kindness to all people to give Glory to God.