Our Leadership Team
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Family: Married to Lori since 1978. Three children: Phil (Jen), Janele (Nate), and Amy (Del). Ten grandchildren.
Current and Previous Lines of Work: Pastor; worked in the meat business for years. Favorite: Book of the Bible: Gospel of John Bible Verse: Titus 3:4-7 Hobbies/Interests: reading, music, taking walks with Lori Worship Song: "Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me" Book: Man - The Dwelling Place of God by A.W. Tozer Place in the World: Home One of my greatest experiences with God... experiencing the goodness and mercy of God when I was in the hospital in 2021. If I could do anything for a day, I would... spend it with Lori. If I could meet somebody from the Bible, I would choose Daniel because of his life of faith in the Lord. Most people don't know this about me: I played baritone bugle in a drum and bugle corp. |
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Luke Backus
Associate Pastor of Discipleship & Family Ministry Contact Luke at [email protected] or 336-253-2327 
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Family: Married to Amber since July 2, 2011. Three children: Caroline, Emryn, and Micah,
Current and Previous Lines of Work: Associate Pastor, Public School System, at-risk youth resident counselor Favorite: Book of the Bible: Daniel Bible Verse: Romans 6:19 Hobbies/Interests: Camping, hiking, mountain biking with my girls, and watching MMA fighting and sports. Worship Songs: "The Way" covered by James Gunnell and "We Abide, We Abide in You" covered by Christian Rafetto Book: The Bible. I also enjoy listening to podcasts. Place in the World: At my daughter's sporting events One of my greatest experiences with God...The birth of our son Micah. Amber needed an emergency cesarean a month early to preserve her life and Micah's on Christmas Day. Amber recovered swiftly and after a week in the NICU, we brought Micah home to his sisters. If I could do anything for a day, I would...Go to Pensacola Beach with my family. If I could meet somebody from the Bible, I would choose: Melchizedek Most people don't know this about me: I played basketball collegiately. |
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Family: Married to Marsha since November 24, 2001. Five children: Miana, Milo, Makai, Maxwell, and Myra.
Current and Previous Lines of Work: Activity Director; farm hand Favorite: Book of the Bible: Daniel Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13 Hobbies/Interests: playing guitar, gardening, tending animals, hiking, camping, playing card and board games Worship Song: too many to choose just one Book: The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson One of my greatest experiences with God... was a trip to Kazakhstan with Eastern Mennonite Missions. It was awesome to see God provide. If I could do anything for a day, I would... go hiking in Montana. If I could meet somebody from the Bible, I would choose Daniel because he lived very well in a pagan culture. Most people don't know this about me: My ambition as a child was to be a pig farmer. |
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Family: Married to Joy since April 11, 1998. Four children: Bailey, Kierstyn, Cameron, and Micah
Current and Previous Lines of Work: Emotional Support Teacher at Greencastle; Cedar Ridge Children's Home and School Favorite: Book of the Bible: Philippians Bible Verse: Philippians 1:6 Hobbies/Interests: music, cooking, smoking meat, watching sports Worship Song: "His Mercy is More" Book: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Place in the World: Greece One of my greatest experiences with God... was when Joy had cancer, and there was nothing I could do but trust His sovereign love. If I could do anything for a day, I would... spend it at home with my family. If I could meet somebody from the Bible, I would choose Gideon because he stood up in the midst of an apathetic culture. Most people don't know this about me: I spent a semester in the Middle East when I was in college. |
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Family: Married to Sabrina since 2009. Six children: Makayla, Joshua, Kayson, Dietrich, Hope, and Charity.
Current and Previous Lines of Work: Farmer Favorite: Book of the Bible: Proverbs and Romans Bible Verse: Job 13:15a Hobbies/Interests: golf, hanging out with friends Worship Song: "Blessed Be Your Name" Book: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Place in the World: Home One of my greatest experiences with God... coming to Jesus for salvation and experiencing true peace in the midst of a world in turmoil. If I could do anything for a day, I would... play a round of golf at Augusta National Golf Course and go bungee jumping in New Zealand. If I could meet somebody from the Bible, I would choose Enoch because he walked so closely with God that God took him from earth. Most people don't know this about me: I despise country music. |
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Family: Married to Kimberly since September 3, 2016. Four children: Samantha, Amanda, Kelsey, and Christopher. Nine grandchildren: Peyton, Payton, Lee, Kevin, Gracelynn, Eli, Ariya, Harley, and Jolie.
Current and Previous Lines of Work: Co-owner of the bean and biscuit coffeehouse; Senior Retail Systems Analyst; Computer Programmer Favorite: Book of the Bible: Romans and 1 John Bible Verse: Romans 5:1-11 and John 14:6 Hobbies/Interests: hunting, turkey calling, sports, yard work Worship Song: "How Great is Our God" Book: Pennsylvania Game News Place in the World: the mountains and the beach One of my greatest experiences with God... feeling His healing and the peace that He gave me when I received Him. If I could do anything for a day, I would... hunt sea glass on the beach with Kim. If I could meet somebody from the Bible, I would choose Jesus because He is my hope. He died for me. I want to embrace Him and thank Him. Most people don't know this about me: I love to cook. I hold the record in Turkey Calling with 5 Master's Championships. |