Leadership Team

Justin Barker

Favorite Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:21 (jk) Isaiah 53. Favorite Song: "Hurricane" by NEEDTOBREATHE. My Passion: To talk about Jesus. Biggest Fear: Following people's expectations for me & not God's. Favorite Bible Character: Jesus. Occupation: I make soap... Epic Moment: Holding my son for the first time. Where I Grew Up: S. Whitley. Three Jobs I’ve Had: Professional weight-lifter, Semi-pro Wrestler, Olympian Cricketer. Funny Nickname: People are too afraid to try one on me. Favorite Superhero: Wolverine!

Jamie Bowers

Board Member, Youth Sponsor Favorite Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17 Favorite Song: Signature of Divine (Yahweh) - Need to Breathe My Passion: Assisting the maturing know-it-alls (youth & teens) to figure out life one day at a time Biggest Fear: Being squeezed into the world's mold Favorite Bible Character: David (a man after God's own heart) Occupation: Small business owner (Rain Makers) Epic Moment: Father passing away at 12 before my first day of middle school basketball tryouts Three Jobs I've Had: Bus boy, Professional Athlete, High School Teacher

Scott Davis
Board Member Favorite Scripture: John 3:15 Favorite Superhero: There is only 1 true superhero! My Passion: Doing what I am lead to do Favorite Bible Character: Noah Occupation: Financial Services Epic Moment: Illness in my family Three Jobs I've Had: Hog Farm Worker, Auto Mechanic, Financial Services Rep

Steve Hess
Favorite Scripture: Romans 1:16-17 Favorite Song: Old Rugged Cross & In the Garden My Passion: Loving & helping others Funny Nickname: Hollywood Favorite Bible Character: David Occupation: Business Owner Epic Moment: Coming to New Hope! Three Jobs I've Had: Drove monster trucks, raced cars, and owned my own business

Jim Ingalls
Favorite Scripture: There are many Favorite Song: Days of Elijah My Passion: Wanting people to treasure God's Word and discover the Holy Spirit Biggest Fear: Causing someone to stumble Favorite Bible Character: Paul Occupation: Math Professor Epic Moment: Scotia, New York & Fort Wayne, Indiana Three Jobs I've Had: HR Director, Jail GED Instructor, Weather Observer Tech in USAF

Cathy Jantzen

Favorite Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17 Favorite Song: This is the Air I Breathe or Shout to the Lord My Passion: Teaching groups about mental health topics from a Christian perspective Biggest Fear: A toss up between driving in the snow and heights Favorite Bible Character:  The talking donkey Occupation:  Mental Health Counselor, small business co-owner Epic Moment:  When I was 6 yrs old, I tried to jump from the top stair to the bottom stair  (It did not go well.) Where I Grew Up:  Fort Wayne Three Jobs I’ve Had:  Dental Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Sign Language Interpreter Funny Nickname:  Catrina Marina Lopez Favorite Superhero: Tigger

Brian Krider
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 27:17 Favorite Song: "You May Be Right" by Billy Joel Favorite Superhero: Duck Dogers or Super Grover My Passion: Children Biggest Fear: Losing a son Favorite Bible Character: Noah Funny Nickname: Eddie (from Leave it to Beaver) Occupation: Maintenance Man Epic Moment: Passing of my Father

Kevin Livingston

Favorite Scripture: Exodus 14:14 Favorite Song: "How Great Is Our God" by Chris Tomlin Favorite Superhero: Underdog My Passion: Doing what no one else will do so others can do what they were called to do Biggest Fear: Fear itself - with Christ, there is no need to fear. I need only trust Him. OK, now with that said, where do I start? Favorite Bible Character: The Cross - it helped deliver the greatest gift we will ever receive Funny Nickname: FABS - given by my brother. It's short for Fat Boy, but I prefer to think of it as Fabulous! Where I Grew Up: New Hope Wesleyan Church Epic Moment: Accepting Christ into my heart Three Jobs I've Had: Father - funnest job I ever had; Husband - hardest job I ever had; Servant - most rewarding job I ever had

Jeff Sickafoose

Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 16:9 Favorite Song: Come Thou Fount My Passion: Teaching kids about the love of Jesus and caring for the "least of these" Biggest Fear: Not utilizing the gifts God gave me to further His kingdom Favorite Bible Character: Paul Where I Grew Up: South Whitley Occupation: Farmer Epic Moment: God's divine intervention the day we picked up Eli & Emily in Vietnam Favorite Superhero: My Wife

Pastor Jason Tash
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Larry Van Pelt
Favorite Scripture: John 3:16 Favorite Song: Near My God to Thee My Passion: Seeing people saved Favorite Superhero: Superman Favorite Bible Character: David Funny Nickname: Hairs Where Did You Grow Up: Bryan, Ohio Epic Moment: Meeting my wife Three Jobs I've Had: Salesman, Salesman, Salesman