Office of the Senior Pastor
PASTOR JOHN HAYS - Senior Pastor (view bio)
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John Hays has been the Senior Pastor since 1981. The vision statement for Jersey Baptist Church is “To bring people to Jesus and develop them into fully mature, reproducing followers.” Pastor John celebrated his 25th year of ministry in 2006, however he continues to dream of new ways to reach people for Christ and to build a church for His glory. Pastor John also believes the best days are still ahead for Jersey. Pastor John and his wife Jan have two children, John Conrad Hays, single, employed and available and Elizabeth married to Ben Curtis, with Grandbaby #1 on the way in February 2011.
Hobbies: Cycling, Turkey Hunting, and Skiing
Favorite Movie(s): I like to sleep during movies, I see movies as a great time to catch up on sleep.
Favorite food: BEEF or anything Italian/Pasta
Favorite vacation spot: Paradise (Logan Ohio) and/or The Man Shed
Favorite part about my job is: Changed Lives!
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STARLA WETMORE - Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor (view bio)
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Starla is the Executive Assistant to our Senior Pastor. Starla is responsible taking care of and assisting Pastor John; whatever/whenever. It is a full-time job she loves it!
Starla is married to John. They have two children; John Ryan, married to her favorite daughter-in-law Jillian, and Ashleigh who is living in Scotland doing her graduate studies at The University of Aberdeen. No grandchildren to date, but a granddog named Charlie. She was born in Columbus, Ohio and joined the Jersey staff in 2007.
Hobbies: Sitting on my side porch; Studying God’s Word and reading books. Walking in Granville with my hubby, and then having Whit’s Frozen custard.
Favorite movie(s): The movie I watch every time I see it is on is: The American President. Other than that, anything animated.
Favorite food: My favorite food is Grilled Meat; beef, chicken, pork and occasionally fish. Meat and a side salad or grilled vegtables and I am a happy girl.
Favorite vacation spot: Interlaken, Switzerland. We went there for 4 days following a mission trip to Africa. We have always said it is somewhere we would want to come back to, that was 10 years ago and Lord willing we will make it one day.
Favorite part about my job is: Knowing ahead of time what the Pastor is going to preach on this week, and being able to meditate on it prior to the sermon, in my own quiet time. I have yet to get out of the scripture exactly what he has; it is always a surprise and is never the same in all three services.
LARRY BROWN - Gospel Celebration Venue Director (view bio)
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Larry is the Venue Director for our Gospel Celebration Venue. He is responsible for directing the spiritual activities of the Gospel Celebration Venue.
He is married to Nola and they have Daughter & Son-in-Law (Cindy & Roger Weaver); Son & Duaghter-in-Law (Greg & Debbie Brown); grandchildren, Dylan, Dustin, & Grace Weaver; Ashley & Abby Brown. Larry was born in Columbus and raised in Westerville and joined the staff in 2008.
Hobbies: Travel and Photography
Favorite movie(s): Blind Side
Favorite food: Pizza of course, and steaks, seafood, pasta, and chinese.
Favorite vacation spot: Myrtle Beach
Favorite part about my job is: Interaction with the people attending the Gospel Celebration Venue
ERIK KOLISER - EMERGE Venue Director (view bio)
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Erik is the Associate Director of Student Ministries and the Emerge Venue Director at Jersey. Needless to say, he stays very busy.
Erik is married to Jessica and they have one daughter, Olivia. He was born in Youngstown and joined the Jersey staff in January 2009.
Hobbies: Reading, Concerts, Coffee, Creating & Redeeming Culture, Anything Cleveland/Columbus Sports
Favorite movie(s): The Shawshank Redemption, Friday Night Lights, Any movie directed by Christopher Nolan.... He's a genius story teller.
Favorite food: Sushi & Steak (but not together)
Favorite vacation spot: Beach... any beach... preferably an oil free one.
Favorite part about my job is: Being a part of a Gospel Community on Gospel Mission & seeing people embrace their calling of becoming missionaries to the community and culture around them.
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My blog: emergelife.org
Evangelism and Discipleship
NANCY MORBITZER - Ministry Support (view bio)
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Nancy is the Administrative Assistant to our Associate Pastor. She is responsible in assisting Pastor Phil with the vision he has for his ministry, doing whatever is necessary to bring people to Jesus and develop them into fully mature reproducing followers of Christ.
Nancy has been married to her husband Paul for 28 years. They have 2 children, Amy who just graduated from Ohio University with a Middle-Childhood Education Degree and their son, Paul William, who is in his last year at Ohio Northern University majoring in Electrical Engineering. He is also in the Air Force ROTC program and will be commissioned as an officer in May, 2011. Both of their children are currently engaged to be married....so they will have a very busy year ahead!! Nancy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and joined the Jersey staff in 1994.
Hobbies: Scrapbooking with my daughter as she is very creative! ....and following my son around on the golfcourse - as he is a member of the ONU Golf team. I also enjoy my morning quiet time and walking our dog, Oscar, around Beechwood Trails.
Favorite movie(s): I would have to say musicals…..particularly the Phanton of the Opera. The music is awesome!!
Favorite food: Watermelon in summer time is the best! Pizza and ice cream…. anytime!!
Favorite vacation spot: Loved the one time my family joined some of our church family on a cruise. It was the best!!
Favorite part about my job is: Watching lives being changed through the ministries of Jersey Baptist Church.
PHIL DUNCAN - Associate Pastor (view bio)
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Pastor Phil is the Associate Pastor of Evangelism and Discipleship at Jersey. After 21 years of service in the United States Air Force, he went on to get his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Pastor Phil was married to Nance (who has gone on to be with the Lord). They had five children: Tammy, Tracie, Terri, Philip (deceased), and Trisha. They also have 11 grandchildren. Pastor Phil was born in Alexandria, Virginia. He has been on staff at Jersey since 1990.
Hobbies: Working out, reading Bible, enjoying the presence of the Lord
Favorite movie: whatever grandkids are authorized to see
Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite vacation spot: Surfside Beach, S.C.
Favorite part about my job is: Sharing with anyone who will listen that they can have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-10).
Worship and Music
MARK HUTSKO - Minister of Music (view bio)
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Mark is the Minister of Music here at Jersey. Mark is responsible for the coordination of worship experiences across all of our venues.
Mark is married to Debbie. Mark and Debbie have kids and grandkids. TANYA & ARVIN SINGH; NAYA, ANNA, KARA. DAVID & DANA HUTSKO; ALEXANDRA, ANDREW, AIDAN, ALLISON. KRISTIN & MATT VONDERSAAR; MADISON, MATTHEW JACKSON. Mark was born in Cleveland, Ohio and joined the Jersey staff in 2005.
Hobbies: COOKING, TRAVEL, GARDENING, CAMPING, SAILING
Favorite movie(s): JUST ABOUT ANYTHING SCIENCE FICTION OR FUTURISTIC
Favorite food: ALL (BUT SEAFOOD IS THE BEST!)
Favorite vacation spot: THE BEACH - ANYWHERE THERE IS WATER AND SAND
Favorite part about my job is: OBSERVING PEOPLE CONNECT WITH GOD THROUGH WORSHIP / ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO PASSIONATELY WORSHIP GOD
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CHRIS MOSELEY - Associate Director Music Ministries (view bio)
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Chris is married to Emily and they have two children, Noah and Owen. Chris was born in Union City, TN and joined the Jersey staff in 2005. His favorite movie is the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
JUSTIN TUNMORE - EMERGE Worship Leader (view bio)
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Justin is married to Kelli, and they live in Westerville. Justin enjoys pranks around the office, movies, obviously a wide range of music, and the chance to ride motorcycles the one month it isn't snowing in Ohio. He has more than a decade of career history in the music industry, and has traveled the country working with youth through music in sharing God's purpose and hope for their lives.
RODNEY CHEEK - Gospel Celebration Worship Leader (view bio)
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Rodney is the Worship Leader and Concert Coordinator for our Gospel Celebration venue.
Rodney is married to his wife Brenda and has a daughter (Emma).
A little more about Rodney...
Hobbies: Music, Fantasy Football
Favorite movie(s): Independence Day
Favorite food: Chocolate & Pizza
Favorite vacation spot: Walt Disney World
Favorite part about my job is: worshipping with God's wonderful people.
Adult Ministries
P.K. SPRATT - Minister of Education (view bio)
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P.K. is our Minister of Education. He is responsible for all education and age graded ministries including men's, women's and Deacons.
P.K. is married to Tammy and they have two children: Kevin and Erica. P.K. and Tammy have two grandchildren: Kaelie & Addie. P.K. was born in Bob White, West Virginia. He joined the Jersey staff in 2008.
Hobbies: Grand babies, golf, woodworking, & cooking
Favorite movie(s): The Sandlot & October Sky
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite vacation spot: West Palm Beach
Favorite part about my job is: Watching people grow in Christian Community.
My blog: Coming soon
ALVINA LONG - Ministry Support (view bio)
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Alvina is married to her wonderful husband Dave. They have two daughters; Nicole (married to Joe), Natalee, and two grandkids (Alison and Logan). Alvina was born in Westerville, Ohio and has been on staff with Jersey since 2004. Her favorite movie Shawshank Redemption...or maybe You've Got Mail.
Young Adult Ministries
KENNY SIPES - Director (view bio)
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Kenny is married to Lori and they have four kids; Emma, Ethan, Jack, and Miles. Kenny was born in Minnesota and joined the Jersey staff in 2003. His favorite movie is Dead Poet's Society.
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIES
LARRY BROWN - Senior Adult DIrector (view bio)
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Larry was born in Columbus and raised in Westerville, graduating from
Westerville High and Otterbein College. He is married to Nola and
they have two children, Cindy, married to Roger (grandchildren Dylan,
Dustin and Grace), and Greg married to Debbie (grandchildren Ashley
and Abby). Larry has been a member of Jersey for 11 years and joined
the staff in 2007.
ALVINA LONG - Ministry Support (view bio)
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Alvina is married to her wonderful husband Dave. They have two daughters; Nicole (married to Joe), Natalee, and two grandkids (Alison and Logan). Alvina was born in Westerville, Ohio and has been on staff with Jersey since 2004. Her favorite movie Shawshank Redemption...or maybe You've Got Mail.
Jersey Students
KENNY SIPES - Director (view bio)
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Kenny is the Director of Student and Young Adults Ministries at Jersey. Kenny would sum up his job by saying he helps lead teenagers and young adults into a intimate relationship with Christ.
Kenny is married to Lori and they have four kids; Emma, Ethan, Jack, and Miles. Kenny was born in Minnesota and joined the Jersey staff in 2003.
Hobbies: Supporting my kids extracurricular activities
Favorite movie(s): O Brother Where Art Thou, Dead Poet's Society, Toy Story Trilogy
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite vacation spot: The Beach or Disney World
Favorite part about my job is: When I see teenagers live out the gospel. It encourages me that I do not minister in vain.
Follow me: twitter.com/kennysipes
My blog: kennysipes.wordpress.com
ERIK KOLISER - Associate Director Student Ministries 789 (view bio)
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Erik is the Associate Director of Student Ministries and the Emerge Venue Director at Jersey. Needless to say, he stays very busy.
Erik is married to Jessica and they have one daughter, Olivia. He was born in Youngstown and joined the Jersey staff in January 2009.
Hobbies: Reading, Concerts, Coffee, Creating & Redeeming Culture, Anything Cleveland/Columbus Sports
Favorite movie(s): The Shawshank Redemption, Friday Night Lights, Any movie directed by Christopher Nolan.... He's a genius story teller.
Favorite food: Sushi & Steak (but not together)
Favorite vacation spot: Beach... any beach... preferably an oil free one.
Favorite part about my job is: Being a part of a Gospel Community on Gospel Mission & seeing people embrace their calling of becoming missionaries to the community and culture around them.
Follow me: http://twitter.com/
My blog: emergelife.org
SHERI WADE - Ministry Support (view bio)
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Sheri was born in Columbus, Ohio and joined the Jersey staff in 2000.
Jersey Kidz
DEBBIE ZACHARIAH - Director (view bio)
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Debbie is our Director of Children's Ministries. She oversees all things kids and loves it.
Debbie is married to Greg. Oldest son is Jimmy (January) and grandson Landon. Youngest son is Jason (Wendy) and grandsons, Benjamin and Samuel, and granddaughter Anabelle. Debbie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and joined the Jersey staff in 1995.
Hobbies: Reading
Favorite movie(s): The Notebook, Sound of Music, and The Ghost and The Darkness
Favorite food: Salad with grilled chicken, chocolate
Favorite vacation spot: She'll take an ocean cruise any day!
Favorite part about my job is: seeing kids come to know Jesus!
Follow me: twitter.com/DebbieZachariah
RYAN MORRIS - Associate Director Children's Ministries (view bio)
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Ryan is the Associate Director of Children's Ministries. He partners with parents in the spiritual development of children in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Ryan comes to us from the Louisville, Ky. area. He grew up in the Western Kentucky area. Ryan is joined by his wife Sarah. She is a native of Columbus. They are expecting their first baby girl in Novemeber of 2010. Ryan joined the Jersey staff in 2010.
Hobbies: reading, home improvement, watching movies with my wife, trying new restaurants.
Favorite movie(s): The Lord of the Rings; Rocky
Favorite food: General Tso Chicken
Favorite vacation spot: Barkley Lake, KY
Favorite part about my job is: Seeing kids introduced to the gospel and watching them light up when they "get" it.
Follow me: twitter.com/ryankeithmorris
JULIE BUXTON - Preschool Ministry Support (view bio)
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Julie is married to Benjamin and they have two kids, Justin and Miles.
Julie was born in Columbus, OH and joined the Jersey staff in 2002.
Her favorite movie is 13 Going on 30.
Administration and Operations
KEITH MATTHEWS - Director of Administration and Operations (view bio)
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Keith was born in Columbus, Ohio. Keith joined the Jersey staff in 2000. His favorite movie is Les Miserables. Keith also enjoys playing tennis , traveling, and reading.
LYNN YOUNG - Ministry Support/ Communications Coordinator (view bio)
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Lynn is married to Mike and they have two boys; Jeremy (married to Katie) and Andy (married to Rachel). Lynn was born in Charleston, WV and joined the Jersey staff in 2000. Her favorite movie is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
BRIAN BAGLEY - Communications Strategist (view bio)
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Brian is the Communications Strategist here at Jersey. Brian helps oversee our communications ministry and is leading our staff to utilize new methods of communication and to more effectively utilize our current communication methods.
He is married to his amazing wife Terri and they have two kids; Joel and Hannah. Brian was born in Columbus, Ohio and joined the Jersey staff in 2005.
Hobbies: Weight Lifting, Swimming, Photography, Video Editing
Favorite movie(s): Lord of the Rings (Trilogy), The Sandlot, Sahara
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere in the Carribean
Favorite part about my job is: Helping each of our ministries at Jersey communicate better
Follow me: twitter.com/bbagley
My blog: brianbagley.blogspot.com
HERB COFFIELD - Comptroller (view bio)
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Herb is the Comptroller at Jersey. He is responsible for providing financial reports and support for the Ministries of JBC.
Herb is married to Judy and they have two kids; Brent and Kate. They also have three grandkids; Lindsay, Collin, and Connor. Herb was born in Bellaire, Ohio and joined the Jersey staff in 2003.
Hobbies: Following my grandsons' soccer and karate.
Favorite movie(s): Memphis Belle
Favorite food: All
Favorite vacation spot: New England
Favorite part about my job is: All of it
BOBBY SHAW - Graphic Designer (view bio)
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Bobby is our Graphic Designer. His main repsonsibility is in creating designs for print media and web.
Bobby is married to Amy. Bobby was born in Zanesville, OH and joined the Jersey staff in 2007.
Hobbies: Drawing, playing golf, watching the Buckeyes
Favorite movie(s): Field of Dreams
Favorite food: Too many to name
Favorite vacation spot: Myrtle Beach
Favorite part about my job is: Being creative.
NORAEEN SPENCER - Receptionist (view bio)
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Noraeen is married to Bob and they have three children; Nathan, Drew, and Nick. Noraeen and Bob also have three grandchildren. Noraeen was born in Pataskala, Ohio. She joined the Jersey staff in 2005. Although Noraeen is not a big movie watcher you can bet you'll find her watching It's a Wonderful Life every Christmas.
KIMBERLY CONRAD - Common Grounds Cafe (view bio)
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Kim is the Cafe' Manager here at Jersey. She does a great job of promoting a casual environment for people to gather together and develop relationships.
Kim has two daughters, Hannah and Victoria. She was born and raised in Augusta, Maine. Kim joined the Jersey staff October 2008.
Hobbies: Cooking, Boston Red Sox Baseball, Travel, Home Decor
Favorite movie(s): First Knight
Favorite food: Ribeye Burrito from El Acapulco
Favorite vacation spot: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Favorite part about my job is: encourage/love one another while serving excellent quality food/beverage products.
Missions
PENNY ZUBER - Missions Coordinator (view bio)
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Penny was born in Ft. Wayne, IN. She is a retired school teacher and began volunteering at Jersey in 2005. She joined Jersey staff in 2008. Penny has one son, Kyle, who is in the U.S. Airforce and currently lives with his wife Lori in Kansas. Penny's favorite movie is Sleepless in Seattle.
Building and Grounds
JOHN WETMORE - Facilities Manager (view bio)
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John is married to Starla. They have two children, Ryan (married to Jillian) and Ashleigh. He joined the Jersey Staff in October 2008.
DAVE BASS - Maintenance (view bio)
Dave is married to Pam and they have three kids; Matt, BJ, and Ashley. Dave was born in Columbus, Ohio. His favorite movie is Old Yeller.
STEVE CRAVENER - Maintenance (view bio)
Steve is married to Terri and they have three children; Stevie, Jeff, and Amanda. Steve was born in Columbus Ohio. His favorite movie is Passion of the Christ.
CHUCK GILLESPIE - Maintenance (view bio)
Chuck is married to Natalie. Chuck has four kids; William, Beth, Lori, Ryan. Chuck was born in Kentucky. Chuck is a fan of any of the John Wayne movies.
MIKE PHILLIPS - Maintenance (view bio)
Mike was born in Columbus, Ohio. He and his wife Roseann have two kids: Sarah and Michael. Mike joined the Jersey staff in 2008.
GLENN ROBEY - Maintenance (view bio)
Glenn is married to Melissa and they have two kids; Jamie and Tyler. Glenn was born in Columbus, Ohio. His favorite movie is Enemy of the State.
SUNDAY MORNINGS @ JERSEY
Synaxis
8:30AM
Emerge
9:45AM • 11:00AM
Gospel Celebration
9:45AM
Jersey LIVE
9:45AM* • 11:00AM
Bible Fellowship
8:30AM • 9:45AM • 11:00AM
*Signing interpretation provided for the hearing impaired
