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Jay Quirk, Mark Burkholder, Eva Burkholder, Tom Koch |
TOM KOCH
POSITION ON STAFF
Senior Pastor, email
FAMILY
Wife, Jane; three adult children; 7 grandchildren
BACKGROUND
B.S. in Business Administration; M.A. in Pastoral Studies & Christian Counseling; Dr. Divinity
U.S. Navy; 11 yrs. christian counseling; 5 yrs. foreign missions; 8 yrs. pastorate
LIFE VERSE
Philippians 1:21 "To live is Christ, to die is gain" (for real, not just because it sounds spiritual)
PASSIONS
Glorify God; be a good husband; love all people unconditionally; be Biblically real!
INSPIRATION
Interact with believers that want a church that rocks the world
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
Watch junk on TV; hang out with interesting people; work with a real church; read good books that change lives
FAVORITE MOVIES/TV SHOWS
NCIS, Independence Day, The Passion of the Christ
FAVORITE FOOD/SNACK
Steak, subs, french fries and anything else that is probably not good for me |
MARK BURKHOLDER
POSITION ON STAFF
Associate Pastor of Music/Worship (part-time), email
FAMILY
wife, Eva (see below); sons, Lane & John-Mark
BACKGROUND
B.A. in Psychology; M.A. in Counseling & Intercultural Studies
12 yrs. as a missionary in Southeast Asia; currently is also a therapist at two different local counseling centers
LIFE VERSE
Colossians 3:1-3 "My life is hidden with Christ in God"
PASSIONS
Experiencing God and leading others into knowing Him
INSPIRATION
Tropical oceans, devotional literature
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
Crossword puzzles, Dick Francis novels, working out at the gymÂ
FAVORITE MOVIES/TV SHOWS
Hero/war movies (e.g. Gladiator, Band of Brothers), Tyler Perry movies, The Princess Bride, Naco Libre
FAVORITE FOOD/SNACK
In-shell peanuts
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JAY QUIRK
POSITION ON STAFF
Associate Pastor of Youth (part-time), email
FAMILY
Wife, Lori; children, Nathan (7) & Ellie (5)
BACKGROUND
B.S. in Criminal Justice, M. Div
Ordained as a minister in '98; 7 yrs. as a missionary in Central Asia
LIFE MOTTOS
"Glorify God and enjoy Him forever"
"Expect great things from God and attempt great things for God"
PASSIONS
Helping people to understand that one can have eternal life right now with God through Jesus without offering 'good works.' For those that truly have been changed by God, helping them to delight, desire, and obey God more and more; reading the Bible and Christian theology books.
INSPIRATION
Seeing people finding salvation in the Lord Jesus alone; watching and listening to believers who delight in God and are passionate for His glory!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
Listening to various 80's and contemporary Christian music; doing Ebay and Facebook; working out; watching ESPN and various sports; shopping at Ollie's Bargain Outlet for cheap Christian books
FAVORITE MOVIES/TV SHOWS
TV: Star Trek (The original series), MASH (1-3 seasons), Frasier, ESPN Sportscenter, Dirty Jobs, Man vs. Wild, CSI (Las Vegas)
Movies: X-men Trilogy, Spiderman 1-2, The Family Man, Tombstone, Star Wars 1-6, Hoosiers, Mission: Impossible
FAVORITE FOOD/SNACK
Burger King Whopper, cereal, Honey Roasted peanuts, Pizza Hut pizza, Oriental Kitchen, Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse |
EVA BURKHOLDER
POSITION ON STAFF
Office Aministrator, email
FAMILY
Husband, Mark (see above); sons, Lane (18) & John-Mark (16)
BACKGROUND
B.A. in French and Foreign Service; M.A. in Christian Education
12 yrs. as missionary in Southeast Asia
LIFE MOTTO
"For His glory and for our good"
PASSIONS
Helping others realize that the words of the Bible and a relationship with its author can equip them to face life joyfully and fulfilled
INSPIRATION
People who overcome their trials, learn that God is sufficient and find the joy of the Lord to be their strength.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
Gardening, crafting, watching HGTV
FAVORITE MOVIES/TV SHOWS
Period Romances (Pride & Prejudice), The Princess Bride, I Love Lucy, Star Trek TNG, Monk, Bones
FAVORITE FOOD/SNACK
Anything Asian or Mexican |
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