Leadership of The Village Church
Because we believe the Bible says local churches should be led by a plurality of qualified male elders, this is how we have set up The Village's leadership structure. We currently have three elders (pastors), with a number of ministry leaders and servants who also help bear the work of the church. With Jesus as our Senior Pastor, our aim is to raise up more elders and other servant leaders from within the church to help care for people and steward their gifts, talents, and resources for the glory of God.
For more information on The Village Church's leadership, see On Church Leadership by Mark Driscoll (available at The 333), read the even more in-depth Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch, or check out a list of articles, videos, and sermons on eldership from The Gospel Coalition.
Elders of The Village
Family: Kim & I married in March of 2002. We have 2 children, Titus Obadiah (Jan. 2008) & Irelynn Aislee (Feb. 2009)
Hometown: Born in Middletown, OH in May of 1982
Education & Experience:
- B.S. in Middle Childhood Ed. (Science & Social Studies) from Wright State University
- M.A. (Theological Studies) from Liberty University Theological Seminary
- Youth Pastor for 6 years & Worship Leader for 4 years
Favorite quote: “The new life will manifest itself in conscious repentance, and unconscious holiness, never the other way around.” –Oswald Chambers
Favorite music/bands: Dashboard Confessional, Coldplay, John Mark McMillian, Counting Crows, Guster, Derek Webb, the Head and the Heart, The Avett Brothers, Better than Ezra, Augustana, and many, many, many more!
Hobbies/interests: Observing nature, playing with my kids, loving my wife, reading books about dead guys, hanging out with people that I love, eating, playing guitar, listening to music, etc...
Family: Married to Kelly since September of 2007 and blessed with our daughter Mabel in March of 2011.
Hometown: Hamilton, OH
Education & Experience:
- B.A. in Public Administration from Miami University (2007)
- Volunteer for Youth Ministry (2 years) & Board of Servant Leaders (1 year)
Favorite quote: "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him." - John Piper
Favorite music/bands: There are few styles of music I don't like. Lately I'm enjoying The Head and the Heart, John Mark McMillan, The Civil Wars, Joshua Garrels, Matt Boswell, Shane & Shane, Lecrae, Tedashii, Trip Lee, and Pro.
Hobbies/interests: Spending time with my family, enjoying company over a meal, exploring new cities, creative writing (poetry, lyrics, etc.), meeting new people, talking about God and the gospel, and listening to live music.
Family: I am happily married to the woman of my dreams, Tammy, and a proud dad to a very energetic toddler, Micah.
Hometown: I was born in Xenia, OH, but I would consider Cedarville, OH, my hometown since I grew up there from age 8 to 23.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's in Church Music from Cedarville University
- Previously served in church plants
Favorite quote: "Results are God's business. Obedience is ours." - John Piper
Favorite music/bands: I enjoy a wide variety of music. Most recently I have been listening to a lot of Lady Antebellum and have been adding more country music to my palate.
Hobbies/interests: I love spending time with my family. I also enjoy jamming with friends, playing different music instruments, anything to do with beaches, water and boats, and working outside in the yard.
Ministry Leaders
Mary Carder | Children's Ministry
Family: I have a wonderful, and God-loving husband named Justin, and two little girls that teach me probably more than I teach them, Emma (4) and Memphis (3).
Hometown: I was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio, and moved to Hamilton (where we currently live) four years ago while I was pregnant with our first daughter.
Education & Experience: I currently work part time as an LPN in a home health care setting.
Favorite quote: "For I am but a broken vessel, once shattered and now exposed as a rare jewel. peices of me have broken away yet the patches that are applied are made of more costly things than I." - Unknown
Favorite music/bands: I really like folk music, raw and vintage... The Civil Wars, Sandra McCraken, John Mark McMillian, Dashboard Confessional, The Fray, Lovedrug, Rosie Thomas, She and Him.
Hobbies/interests: Hanging with my husband and kids, playing and listening to music, making up stories for my kids, movies/TV (zombies, vampires, comedy and old movies).
