2024-25 Multipliers Learning Community Roster

I am a father of two beautiful daughters (Rachel 2 1/2 yr old, Esther 17months) and a husband to my better half Kathy.
I am currently serving at an older traditional Korean Immigrant church as a pastor for the English speaking congregation.
I always felt the desire for more than what I observed from the churches I attended and served. I believe that God is preparing our family for that more which I am continuing to discover.

I've been a follower of Jesus most of my life (since the age of 7). I've been in ministry for 21 years most of which have been in the Church of the Nazarene. I've been married to Britni for 16 years and have a 6 year old daughter (Nora). Together we served 16 years in Kenton, OH. I served as lead pastor and my wife as our Family Ministry Pastor. In 2023 we moved to Napoleon, OH. to serve on staff at NapNaz. My current role is Associate Pastor. I love spending time with my family and others. I also enjoy playing guitar, making coffee and target shooting.

1990-2000 youth leader/teacher Our Redeemer Lutheran, Longview, TX
2000-2022 chair for missions, Children's message teacher, SS teacher, bible study leader at Our Redeemer
2022-present member of Outreach committee, young adult teacher

In my 15th year of ministry, I've had the honor and privilege to serve in the same county I grew up in. I am deeply passionate about seeing many come to Christ for the first time while seeing the Lord do a new work in those who have strayed away and have returned. My wife Kristin and I have 3 children (Judah-6, Merrick-4, and Gwen-1). Kristin is an Elementary Art teacher in our community, which has afforded us many opportunities to be a Light for Christ in our schools. At NapNaz, it is our passionate desire as a staff to be Ephesian 4 equippers. This empowers and emboldens others to feel equipped to share Christ wherever they find themselves throughout the week.

My name is Stephanie and I’m the Lead Pastor at The Gathering in Muncie, IN. I am married and have a stepson & 2 doggies!

Associate Pastor at The Gathering. Husband to a beautiful wife. Father to 3 energetic boys.

Darren Covington is the Associate Pastor of the First Church of God in Greensburg Indiana since 2011. He is married with one son. His full time job is as Executive Vice President of the Indiana Pharmacy Association. He graduated from Franklin College and IU McKinney School of Law.

I’m Lucas Pruett and I’m originally from a small area in Alabama but have been in the ATL area for most of the past 14 years. Most of my professional ministry career has been in the student ministry world but have recently transitioned into a role that encompasses all Next Gen and family ministries. I love having the chance to serve students and help them find hope in the journey that is adolescence. I’m an avid sports fan and participant and love to the stay active. My hope is to one day have a family of my own but in the meantime, I do love all of the many friends and bonus families I have found through church and faith fellowship communities.

My name is Arion Dominique. Pastor in training through Pastoral Assessment Center through the EC congregation. I’m currently wrong as an BHT in the mean time, with a background in public school teaching. I enjoy a challenge, I enjoying watching God transform live, people, and reality.

40 + years UMC Minister. Currently GMC. Also in Legal education field and business owner operator.

Pastoral Leadership & Responsibilities: With the aid and guidance of the Holy Spirit and our Lord Jesus Christ, I founded six churches in the UK since2002, and the Birmingham branch currently has around 250 members.
Preaching and Teaching: since 2002. I have reached in the local church, as a visiting speaker within the UK and overseas. I have continued to preach, lead communion and present on specific teaching topics during the 22 years I have fellowshipped at Birmingham Church. On each occasion I receive very positive feedback from a high number of people.
Pastoral Care: I have supported many people in a Pastoral Care capacity, visiting those who are unwell, experiencing personal difficulties or requiring additional support.

Bivocational denominational leader, focused on mobilization of churches into mission and new forms of church, while also working in the trades. Have led both rural and suburban churches to greater movement in mission and leadership development. Was a part of a church planting core team as a teen. Hold a Bachelor’s in Music Educarion, a Master of Divinty, and a Master of Rhetoric and Wiriting. Married for 17 years with four kids aged 11, 9, 7, and 3.

I retired as a school teacher five years ago to go into full time ministry. Through a miraculous movement of the Holy Spirit we began a discipleship making ministry three years ago to help people start their own disciple making groups. In the past five years I have earned a masters degree in Biblical studies from Indiana Wesleyan Seminary and am in the final year of the ordination process with the Church of God Anderson.

My name is Erik Grayson and I'm currently serving as the pastor of Lyman Methodist Church and the conference superintendent of the GMC of SC. I have an undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and my MDiv from Duke Divinity School. I served as a solo pastor in the UMC in North Charleston for 8 years, during which time my emphasis was on poverty ministry, discipleship, and the creation of a second service. I am currently serving at Lyman Methodist Church where we have created two small additional sites for our church. I am currently in a transition season as I will move to full-time conference work in March of 2025.

I am a "life long Lutheran." I met my husband, Eric, in Austin while I was attending Concordia. He served as a bilingual teacher and school counselor before being called into full time ministry. We have two children, Emma and Alex. Emma is a special education teacher and Alex is in school hoping to pursue a degree in music education. Eric currently serves as the sole pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wichita Falls. I have served in many areas of ministry throughout my life. I love singing and have participated in voice choir, praise team, and handbell choir. I enjoy leading women’s bible study and I’m currently teaching an ESL class at St. Paul.

I am a lead pastor for one year as of this week. I have been a Probation and Parole Officer for about 15-years before leaving to enter the work of ministry full-time about 3-years ago. I have been engaged in ministry for over 26-years serving in multiple roles on a volunteer basis. It has been and is my desire to feed His sheep and help lead others to His love, mercy and forgiveness.

I am a native Texan and have been an LCMS pastor for 33 years. I was the church planter for Point of Grace 24 years ago and continue to serve there. I am married to Dawn and have with 4 adult children and 7 grandchildren. I enjoy good coffee, great conversation and making exquisite brisket. I have a passion for inspiring wholeness in the hearts of people through power of the gospel of Jesus. My desire is to help Point of Grace develop a culture of multiplication that will continue beyond my tenure.

Happily married for 16 years to husband, Jose, and mother to 3 sons and one daughter. Born in PR, raised in NYC, now living in NJ. Stepping out of my comfort zone in obedience to God for the advancement of the Kingdom.

I am husband to Elizabeth, father to Laney, Brayden, Carley, and Cade, and a pastor in the local church for 29 years. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Alpharetta Methodist Church. Prior to pastoring AMC, he started The Vine Church in 2007, which became a multisite church in 2015 under his leadership. During my time as a pastor, I have served as a consultant for Injoy Stewardship Solutions, The Rocket Company, FaithSearch Partners, and The North Georgia Conference of the UMC for New Church Development.

Austen Michael, Director of Student Ministries at Catalyst Church of God Pendleton. Oversees the youth ministries at Catalyst and leads a team of volunteers in impacting and engaging our youth to better lead them towards a life and relationship with Jesus. Austen has been at Catalyst for three years and has overseen the establishment of many new ministry opportunities for our youth, including a weekly Bible class, bi-annual youth camp, and regular weekly and seasonal youth group meetings and activities. As a graduate of Pendleton Heights, Austen has a keen interest in pouring back into the locate community in an effort to further the kingdom of Christ in the lives of everyone in the community.

Got saved and immediately started serving in ministry and bringing people to Jesus.
Worked with para-church ministries. Did a house church network, only got to two houses. Started several churches, most were under 100, one grew and went multi-site.
I'm currently a Superintendent for the Southeast Region Conference of the Free Methodist Church.

As a pastor's wife, my heart is deeply committed to sharing the love of Christ to our congregation. I currently lead a chronological Bible study, guiding participants through the unfolding story of scripture as well as leading two small discipleship groups. In addition to teaching, I volunteer at a Christian addiction's recovery center, where I offer support and hope to those seeking recovery. I recently co-initiated a pickleball outreach ministry in our church gym creating a fun and welcoming space for fellowship and connection. This not only promotes physical activity, but also fosters conversations about faith and discipleship.

I pastored in the Keystone Conference for 38 years; served as a District Leader for 20+ years. I have been serving as Conference Superintendent since June 2019.

I've been married to Cindy E. Oglesby Hill for almost 45 years. We have one son who teaches music in Pittsburgh City Schools.

I have a B.A. from Greenville University, Greenville, IL and an MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY.

I enjoy a good story whether in a book or movie.

Larry Walkemeyer is Strategic Catalyst for Multiplication for Free Methodist USA encouraging the multiplication of disciples, leaders and churches nationally. Larry also is Director of Equipping and Spiritual Engagement for Exponential and an adjunct professor at Asbury Seminary. He is also Global Pastor for Light & Life Church, a multiplying, multi-ethnic church he and his wife Deb led for 31 years. He holds a Doctorate of Ministry, has authored several books and speaks frequently at churches and conferences.

Karin Kaye gave her life to Jesus and accepted a call to ministry when she was 22. This call led her to Oral Roberts University School of Theology where she met her future husband & co-pastor, Creighton. The Kayes finished their seminary education at Dubuque Theological Seminary. Together, they have served small rural churches, a mega-church, and have been at their current church, Faithbridge, for 25 years. Karin’s spiritual gifts include encouragement, prophecy, and leadership. She enjoys traveling, reading, and visiting her three grown kids!