Our Pastoral Staff

Our Pastoral Staff
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Peter Folger

Pastor

Education: Crown College, class of 2001

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 1:6, Galatians 5:16, 22-23

Favorite Books: Unbroken, Character Carved in Stone, Green Leaf in Drought, Schizophrenic: A Diagnosis of the Independent Baptist Movement, The Way of the Shepherd

Influenced by: Kevin Folger (Father), Roy Thompson, Bob Folger (Grandfather), Clarence Sexton, Dan Wolvin, Jon Plum

Interests: Golf, watching sports, reading, traveling, anything I can do with my family

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Tom Goodman

Assistant Pastor

Education: Bachelor of Religious Theology, HBI

Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 6:23

Favorite Books: Prayer for Revival, From the Diamond to the Bush, Shepherding a Child's Heart, Good to Great, Salt Talks: Salty at 70, Ready to Restore by Jay E. Adams

Influenced by: Tim Goodman (Father), Evangelist Ron Ostten, Evangelist Steve Hart, Calvin Combs (Grandfather)

Interests: Spending time with Amanda and our children, hunting, golfing, being outdoors, meeting new people

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Mike Harness

Music Director
Education: Church Education/Music Minor, Heartland Baptist Bible College 
 
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31
 
Favorite Books: The Bible, Point Man, One Man's Wilderness, World War II history
 
Influenced by: Dan Harness (Father), Kevin Folger, Pete Folger, Jason Gaddis
 
Interests: Music, local restaurants and coffee, traveling with my wife, car detailing
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Luke Brown

Principal, Heritage Christian School

Education: BA Pastoral Theology, Fairhaven Baptist College; Master of Organized Leadership, Maranatha Baptist University

Favorite Bible Verse: John 14:1-6

Favorite Books: Servant Leadership, Biographies of Christian Leaders, Marks of a Healthy Christian School

Influenced by: Word of God, Spirit of God, Roy Thompson

Interests: Woodworking, Christian Education

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Jack Beaver

Seniors Pastor

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, Hyles Anderson College

Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 1:21, Ecclesiastes 12:13

Favorite Books: The Bible, Noah Websters 1828 Dictionary and Strongs Exhaustive Concordance, Joel Rosenberg's Novels

Influenced by: Men of God through their preaching and godly counsel

Interests: Traveling (I have visited 18 countries, Rita and I have seen all 50 states), exercising with my mini trampoline, Wii Fit Plus, playing disc golf, table tennis

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Jon Blankenship

Outreach Pastor

Education: HBI Bachelor in Religious Theology

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 119:165

Favorite Books: Pilgrims Progress, The Very Efficient Carpenter, The Bible, Matthew Henry Commentary

Influenced by: David Spears (Uncle), Fred Hill, Jack Tripp, Kevin Folger, Pete Folger, Dr. Roger Green, Dr. James Head

Interests: Woodworking, remodeling, guitar, spending time with family

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Wesam Elrabadi

Youth Pastor

Education: Heritage Baptist Institute, Cleveland State University

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 27

Favorite Books: The Bible!

Influenced by: Roy Thompson, Kevin Folger, Pete Folger, Bible-preaching Preachers, Mike Clark, and Billy Ingram

Interests: My wonderful wife and kids, Cleveland culture, basketball

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Bruce Witzke

Pastoral Staff

Education: Lorain Community College, Cuyahoga Community College

Favorite Bible Verse: II Corinthians 5:17

Favorite Books: The Bible, The Boys in the Boat

Influenced by: Roy Thompson, Bob Folger, Roger Hoffman

Interests: Soulwinning