Ministry Staff

Dave Jones

Lead Minister
Dave Jones became our preacher in 2006 following a career in business. His main focus is preaching, teaching and church administration. Dave and his wife Andrea have five children and five grandchildren. He is originally from Akron, OH where he was raised the youngest of seven children. He serves as a trustee with the Christian Restoration Association.

ZACH RAYBURN

Associate Minister
Zach Rayburn became our Ministry Associate in 2020. He oversees our youth programs. He attended Summit Theological Seminary. Zach grew up in the country outside of Mount Vernon. He and his wife Emily were married in 2022. Zach enjoys being in the outdoors and helping others. ​

Alyssa Green

Administrator
Alyssa Green works as our church administrator. She is actively involved in our young adults’ group. She is originally from Chillicothe, OH and has a bachelor’s degree from Capital University. Alyssa and her husband, Dylan have 3 young children. In her free time she enjoys sewing, baking and spending time with her family.

Elders

jeff mcDONALD

Jeff McDonald became one of our elders in 2021. Besides pastoral work, Jeff teaches and oversees our jOURney Groups. He and his wife Amy own a business which offers guided deer and turkey hunts. Prior to that, Jeff was in the timber business. They have two daughters and 7 grandchildren. Besides being an avid outdoorsman, Jeff enjoys spending time with family and friends.

GARY STONE

Gary began serving as an elder in 2021. He teaches, preaches occasionally and oversees our Welcome Team ministry. He and his wife Rachel have three children and seven grandchildren. They spend most of their days working around their home and assisting others with needs they may have. Gary worked in the sand and mining industry for a number of years. He is a United States Army veteran.

MIKE WALTERS

Mike has served as an elder since 1994. Along with all of our elders, he shepherds and oversees the work of the church. Besides teaching an adult class, he is also known as the "Candy Man" to all the kids. He and his wife Brenda have two adult sons and five grandchildren. Mike retired from the phone industry after a long career in engineering. He and Brenda enjoy the outdoors together. He is a sports fan, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Rick Lumbatis

Rick has served as an elder since 2024. After 25 years of preaching ministry, Rick Lumbatis serves as an Elder in the church where he grew up. Rick and his wife Deb are proud parents to four children and six grandchildren and enjoys outdoor activities. Rick serves on the Wakatomika Christian Service Camp board and is employed by the Nestle Purina Petcare Company.

Deacons

DUSTY BUCKINGHAM

Dusty Buckingham became a deacon in 2011. He teaches adult and youth classes. He oversaw the design and construction of our new building. Dusty and his wife Amy have three adult daughters and four grandchildren. Besides owning an electrical business, he has served on a number of corporate and community boards. He enjoys time with family, travel, hunting and sports.

KYLE PELC

Kyle Pelc serves as one of our deacons. He teaches, preaches occasionally and is actively involved in our discipleship ministry. He oversees the video production of our worship services. Kyle is married to Olivia and they have four children. Kyle is a Nurse Anesthetist for a local hospital. He is a sports fan and enjoys hunting.

DOUG SEVERNS

Doug Severns serves as one of our deacons. He teaches in our Sunday School program and for a number of years served as the treasurer. He remains active in the Wakatomika Christian Service Camp, helping with various work projects and serving as a counselor. He and his wife Betty have four adult daughters. He is retired from a local natural gas cooperative after more than 30 years. Doug remains active with remodeling projects and serving others.

Dylan Green

Dylan has served as one of our deacons since 2024. He is actively involved with the young adults group, teaching youth, and preaches occasionally. Dylan attends Millwood alongside his wife Alyssa and three young children, Greta, Carson and Nolan. He works in the electrical field, and in his free time he enjoys being outside, working on cars, helping others and spending time with his family.

Matthew Haller

Matt has served as one of our deacons since 2024. Matthew started attending Millwood in March 2022 alongside his wife, Jackie. Together they have one son named Jacob. Matthew has been in the HVAC industry close to 20 years. In Spring of 2024 Matthew and Jackie opened a sandwich shop in Danville. In his free time Matthew finds enjoyment serving others and spending time with close friends and family.

Gabriel Hamilton

Gabe Hamilton has served as one of our deacons since 2024. He is actively involved in teaching the youth. Gabriel attends Millwood alongside his wife Emilee and one year old daughter Everlee. He works as the mechanic foreman in the mining industry. He also enjoys all things outdoors including hunting and fishing and spending time with family.

Marshall Magers

Marshall has served as one of our deacons since 2024. He teaches and preaches occasionally. He and his wife Lauryn lead a journey group and are involved in various church projects and activities throughout the year. They have one child and hope to grow their family Lord willing. Marshall is a farmer in the Danville area and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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