2024-25 Multipliers Learning Community Roster

I am Russ, I am the Lead pastor/Church Planter at TWO:19 Church in Milford Ohio, which is part of the Metropolitan of Cincinnati. Previously, I was the missions pastor at a church in North Dakota. My wife and I were also full-time missionaries in Costa Rica. My wife and I just celebrated 30 years of marriage. We also have a 16 year son that was our miracle baby!

Angie Espinas Runyon

I was a single mom of 2 amazing boys for 8 years. They are 15 and 17 and bring me joy and patience daily. I met the most amazing man in 2020, and we were married on December 16th, 2020 in a surprise wedding after I preached to my youth group. I am 47 and have been blessed to have a wonderful support group of friends and family. We have had a lot of changes this year. We gained guardianship in April 2021 and took in one of my Youth Group girls. She is 17 and has been my daughter since we met 4 years ago. Through the process of learning to parent a child with terrible trauma we grew as a family and after her unfortunate leaving after turning 18 we have grown stronger as a family. My mother's siblings and I are all very

My name is Victoria. I serve as the Coordinator for the Church Multiplication office with the Alliance. As a lifelong member of the Alliance and a proud descendant of a church planter, My family and I have recently moved from Puerto Rico to work with The Alliance.

I am husband, father of three, pastor, church planter, and follower of Jesus.

I have served in ministry since my teenage years. Been a pastors kid for 15 where I served as a Worship leader, youth pastor and all other tasks needed during my time there. Just 6 months ago we began the works of planting a church birthed out of my parents church in a small town 1 hour away where we had about 4-5 families driving from. We are now planning to launch in two weeks!
Myself, my wife and three kids are excited for this new chapter.

Grew up in a pastor's/church planter's/denominational leader's home.
Pastored a couple of traditional churches over 15 years with growth in both--the first more than the second (1 for 12 years, 1 for 3 years).
Transitioned 11 years ago to an Urban Church/Compassionate Ministry Center as a staff person. Several roles internally serving alongside a long term Pastor/Executive Director.... substantial growth in the Center but the Church is in need of restart/rebirth. My ministry has been mostly in the Center (Recruiting & care for a robust internship program and staff recruiting.) Seven years ago we planted a small PAC (parent affiliated congregation) inside of an urban YMCA in the next zip code over from Shepherd Community.

I'm a bi vocational pastor in a Hispanic church located in the State of New Jersey. I've been the pastor of this church for the last 3 years.

Lead Pastor of a diverse church where I am the minority. 20 years and still learning new things.
Involved in youth soccer as the president of three cities and 300 families
Specifically Gifted In Preaching and causing trouble to systems.
Husband of an incredibly talented wife who teaches at a top university
Father to 3, Noah 16, Jude 13, Olivia 7
Still playing sports and competitive to the core

I am newly elected district superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene. I have been a lead pastor for the past 25 years and full time ministry for 30.

My name is Misty Moore and I am an ordained elder in the church. I was ordained in 2021. I am currently serving as the Connections Pastor at Mt. Sterling Church of the Nazarene. Prior to that I served as the Connections Pastor at Grove City Church of the Nazarene for 11 years. I also work 32 hours a week as a hospice chaplain for National Church residences and have been with them since 2023. I have been married to my husband Mike for 32 years and we have two grown sons who live close by to us in Grove City. Mike and I love the beach, hiking and our ridiculous little Chi muts.

Pastor Rachel Kuhn has led One Hope Church of the Nazarene in Tipp City, OH, since May 2017, sharing her passion for Christ and her heart for people. She co-leads her home with her husband, Chad, and together they parent five children—Ryan (Bethany), Joel, Miles, Kolin, and Hattie Jo—and are dedicated foster parents. Rachel, a speaker, writer, and gospel motivator, is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University (2001) and Nazarene Theological Seminary (2015). Her greatest passions are reaching the lost, supporting fostering and adoption, and inspiring others to follow Jesus with joy and courage.

Phil Starr and his wife, Melanie, have four children – Cathryn, Eli, Isaiah, and Aubrey. He is Lead Pastor of Mt Sterling First Church of the Nazarene which ministers to the multi-county area of south of Columbus, OH. He holds a BA of Business Administration from MVNU, a Masters of Pastoral Leadership from ONU, and Intergenerational Training through Fuller Youth Institute’s Sticky Faith Cohort. Previously, Phil served as Field Trainier of Youth Leaders for ECF NYI. He was the Pastor of Student Ministries at Lima Community Church (OH). Phil was Pastor of Student Ministries at Grand Rapids International Fellowship (MI) a multi-ethic community focused on making disciples in multicultural communities. He was part of the restart launch team for

I currently serve as superintendent of the Northern Michigan District Church of the Nazarene, and began in this position in May 2016. Beginning in ministry in 1983, prior to my current roll I served as a lead pastor for 23 years in two congregations and as an associate pastor in three congregations for 10 years. I grew up in Phoenix Arizona and received a BA at Vennard Bible College (Iowa). My wife and I married in 1982. We have three married adult children, all of whom are in ministry. We have 4 granddaughters.

Ray Cluff, Lead Paster of Heritage Hill Church of the Nazarene since 2001. I have four Children, 9 grandchildren, and one amazing wife. I long to make the next ten years of my ministry the best ten years of my ministry.

Jamie Spurlock pastor Southwest church of the Nazarene Omaha, Ne.

Katherine, or better known as Kathy, is the wife of Pastor Jason Lee and the mother of their two beautiful daughters. Although she has served for ten years as a lay leader at her childhood home church in the past, her current ministry lies with learning how to live in obedience to the Lord with her family, church, and workplace. Having gained a desire to church plant and with several promptings to prepare for it in the future, Jason and Kathy are currently seeking the will of the Lord and pursuing His guidance on how to best prepare for each season as they come. Part of the current process includes serving at the English speaking congregation of an older immigrant Korean church and focusing on discipling the members of the English Ministry.

I’m the new Nebraska DS. I pastored Carthage,MO Naz 20 years. We planted two churches.

My wife is Kara
We have three grown kids. One grandson.

Married, mother of 2 living in NWO. Currently the Connections and Discipleship Pastor at a Multi site church.

Raised by 1st generation Nazarenes. Called at 5. Saved at 16. Sanctified at 17. Started preaching at 17. Ordained at 24. Served as evangelist, youth pastor, lead pastor, DS, bible college president, and soon to be lead pastor again.

Married to Sherry, CEO Living Alternatives, a network of pregnancy resource centers in IL & IN. Three daughters all serving the Lord.

Mom was saved in a church plant. Spent my late grade school years in a church plant.

Launched one daughter church and prepped a 2nd as a lead pastor in Bloomington, IL. NWIL launched 21 new churches in 9 years while I was DS.

BA Olivet Nazarene U
M.Div Nazarene Theological Seminary
D. Min Fuller Seminary “Organic Leadership Development”

Pastor Rachel Kuhn has been serving as the Pastor of One Hope Church of the Nazarene in Tipp City, OH, since May 2017. Leading with a heart for people and a passion for God’s mission, she partners in ministry with her husband Chad, whom she married in 2000. Together, they have five children—Ryan (Bethany), Joel, Miles, Kolin, and Hattie Jo—and are also actively involved as foster parents. A graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University (2001) and Nazarene Theological Seminary (2015), Rachel is deeply committed to helping others grow in their faith. She loves walking alongside her congregation and the local community on their spiritual journeys. As both a writer and speaker, Rachel shares God’s love in practical ways, offering hope and encour

I attended Nyack College for 2 years focusing on Biblical Studies. He is continuing his education journey as he pastors within the Nazarene Church. His previous job as A/V Director at Beulah Beach has equipped Tommy with several skills and abilities to implement a fresh and inviting atmosphere. These skills paired with a heart to reach students with the Gospel led him to the Youth Pastor role in 2020. He also coordinates Audio/Visual Technologies and leads worship from time to time.

My name is David Lebron and I was born and raised in the island of Puerto Rico until the age of 14. At the age of 14 I moved to NYC and have lived in this city ever since. I am married and, my wife and I, are the parents of 3 children ages 19, 16 and 8.

Rev. Ivan Marti is a native of Puerto Rico and took on the role of Assistant Vice-President for Church Multiplication and Leadership Development of The Alliance (C&MA) in 2018. With over 30 years of licensed ministry experience, he has served in various leadership positions, including bi-vocational church planting pastor, lead pastor, district multiplication director, and Board of Directors of the C&MA. Besides his ministry work, he has over 30 years of experience in engineering, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. Ivan holds a B.S.E.E. and a graduate degree from the Alliance Theological Seminary. He resides in Columbus and Orlando with his wife, Lizzette, and they have three sons, three grandsons, and a granddaughter.

I have spent the last 20 years at the same church (13 years as youth pastor, 7 as lead). We had the opportunity to help plant a church within my first few years as Lead Pastor. It was done in such a healthy way that I was intrigued by this cohort. I have been married for 22 years and have 5 children.

Stephen Ambrose. Married 14 years to my wife, Amy. No kids. 1 Cat. For the past 11 years, I have served as senior pastor/lead follower at a now growing church in an town of 10K in Northwest Ohio. For the past 6 years, Amy & I have owned & operated a Winans Coffees + Chocolates Franchise in our vibrant downtown. Also for the past six years, I have served as our Wapakoneta Police Chaplain & four years on the board of Cornerstone of Hope Lima. Amy & I enjoy coffee, hiking in the mountains & in National Parks, campfires & walks. StrengthsFinders: Connectedness. Learner. Strategic. Achiever. Input. APEST: E31,S29,T28, A27,P9. 7Frequencies of Communication: 1.Healer 2.Challenger. 3. Commander.