Scot Burdette (nominated for a two year term)

“I was born and raised in Fayetteville, West Virginia.  I attended Glenville State College where I earned degrees in Computer Science and Economics.  While at Glenville I met Kelli Jameson, from Belpre Ohio, who eventually became my wife.  Upon graduation I accepted a job working for General Motors and moved to Detroit, Michigan. After several years in Michigan we moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1988 to start our family.  Pastor Phil Duncan led me to Christ within 24 hours of my oldest son’s birth in October 1990.  I joined JBC and have served as the Men’s Ministry Leader, Together We Build Director, Jr High Bible Fellowship Teacher, World Changer Leader, Upward Basketball Coach/Commissioner and a member of the Church Constitution and Redesign Committee.  I am the Director of Application Development for Information Control Corporation (ICC).  Kelli and I have been married for 23 years and have two teen aged boys, Nathan and Justin.  One of my favorite Bible passages is Jeremiah 29:11.”

John Gilliam (nominated for a three year term)

“I was the youngest of three children and my father served in the 101st Airborne Army division. Our family moved quite often and I spent my childhood years at or near various army bases in New York, Maryland, Georgia, Kentucky and North Carolina.  I came to know Christ at twelve years of age through the persistent efforts of a dear Sunday School teacher.  During my senior year of high school, my father retired from the military and we moved to southeastern Ohio.  I majored in accounting and graduated from Ohio University with a BBA degree.  While attending OU, God answered my prayer to send a godly young woman, Darlene Barrett, into my life.  I met Darlene while I was a counselor at a summer church camp and she later became my wife.  Upon graduation from OU, I took a position with a public accounting firm in Columbus, passed the CPA examination, and married Darlene a short time later.  Darlene and I joined JBC when we moved to Gahanna in 1989.  I am presently self-employed as a financial consultant, serve on the finance committee and help coordinate the Crown biblical financial ministry at Jersey.  Darlene and I recently celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary.  We have three grown children.  My life passage is Philippians 4:13.”

Pastor John Hays

I grew up in the north end of Columbus.  As a teenager, my family moved to Canal Winchester.  There I met a young woman, Jan Conrad, who would become my wife.  I was introduced to Christ when I was in High School, and was saved at a church in Carroll, Ohio.  I attended Muskingham college to play football, and after a career ending injury I transferred and graduated from Ohio University.  I was called to full-time ministry shortly after my salvation, and after graduating from college, I married Jan and we moved to Louisville, Kentucky to attended The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  I was called to pastor Jersey Baptist Church in 1981, and have served as Pastor here for the past 27 years.  Jan and I have been married for 28 years.  We have two grown children, Elizabeth and John.  My life passage is Galatians 2:20.

Dan Keiser (nominated for a two year term)

“I accepted Christ at the age of five at our home in Lucas, Ohio.  My parents were divorced when I was eight years old, and I was raised by a single mom, who sacrificed to send me to a Christian school.  We remained very active in church and school activities.  Twenty years ago, while attending Akron Baptist Temple, I crossed paths with a beautiful young lady who has proven to be a pivotal part in my becoming who I am today.  After straying from my Christian walk during high school and college, she provided the motivation necessary for me to turn and seek God once again.  This beautiful young lady, Renee, is now my bride of 15 years and mother of my three amazing children.  We have been members of Jersey for six years. I have been involved as Young Married Class teacher for three years, and was also involved in the last two pageants doing set design and construction.  I am the principal architect and owner of Keiser Design Group, located in Gahanna, Ohio.  My firm specializes in religious, residential, and commercial design.  My favorite passage of scripture is Philippians 3:13-14.”

Sam Koon (nominated for a three year term)

“I was born in 1955 in Georgetown, Kentucky. I accepted Christ during a Sunday evening service at the Gardenside Baptist Church. My Father was transferred to Columbus in 1967. We joined Walnut Heights Baptist Church where I attended until 1982, when Sharon and I began attending Jersey.  Sharon and I were married in 1979 and have four children. I was honored to serve as Jersey’s minister of music for 13 years, sharing the pulpit with my friend, and pastor John Hays. I have served in many other capacities including preschool teacher, teller and on several building committees. It was during these years that the Lord gave and developed the spiritual gift of giving within me. I am privileged to have served for several years on the Finance Committee.  In the late 1990s, I began to take discipleship classes.  God gave me the spiritual gift of teaching and called me to start a class called Survival Kit, which I taught until just recently, when the class was replaced by our New Membership class. Investing in others and helping them grow in their faith is my passion. I attended The Ohio State University and have an undergraduate degree in real estate and finance and an MBA, with a depth of field in real estate. I am self employed in the real estate business where I focus on consulting, appraisal, brokerage and development. My favorite scriptures are Matthew 6:25-33 and 1 John 5:14.”

Mike Myhal (nominated for a one year term)

“I was born in Youngstown, Ohio. At the age of 7 I experienced a healing from a bone marrow disease, and it transformed our families life. At that time the family turned to God and began going to church. I went to high school in Austintown, and then went to Youngstown State. I met Linda while I was a freshman in college and we were married 1962. Linda and I have 5 grown sons that we raised while living in Northeastern Ohio. I was a Rubber Chemist and Design Engineer, and retired last year from Trumbull M.A.R.S., the company that I founded in 1984. We now have 7 grandchildren and live in Gahanna, Ohio.  Linda and I began attending Jersey in 2004 and then through the ministries of the church I came to the realization that I needed to totally surrender to Christ. Following my conversion, Linda and I were baptized here at the church in 2005. I currently serve as bass section advisor and enjoy singing in Synaxis and both of the Jersey Live services. I also teach the Choir Bible Fellowship class at 9:45. My life verse is 1 John 4:4.”

Ray Perry (nominated for a one year term)

“I grew up in the small southern Ohio town of Wheelersburg. I attended Rio Grande College where I earned my degree in marketing, ran track, and more importantly met my wife Nikki. We married in 1990 and we have 3 beautiful daughters Kayla (15), Hannah (13), and Emma (6). We have lived in Pickerington since 1992 and our children attend the Pickerington North Schools. I have worked at Nationwide for the past 13 years and I’m currently a manager in Retirement Plans Sales. I gave my life to Jesus in 1987 as a senior in college after being reintroduced to Him by my college track coach. We have attended Jersey Baptist since 1995. My life passage and daily goal is from 2 Timothy 4:7-8.”