
Worship Ministries Main Line | 330.315.5429 | worship@the-chapel.org Mailing Address | 135 Fir Hill Akron, Ohio 44304 Akron Campus fax | 330.535.1935 Green Campus fax | 330.315.5930

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Jim Mitchell | 330.315.5430 | Pastor for Worship
on staff at The Chapel since: August 1991 family: wife, Brenda; sons, Drew (1998), Lane (2000), & Trent (2004) enjoy: hobby farming, golf, hiking, biking, hunting/fishing/great outdoors favorite movie: epic/drama: Lord of the Rings; comedy: Nacho Libre best book in the last year: The Brothers Karamazov (took all year) life verse: since cancer, Isaiah 38:18-19 most rewarding thing about ministry: the unique blend of being a musician/creative artist and a pastor to affect people for eternity
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Drew Belden | 330.315.5635 | Worship Intern
on staff at The Chapel since: September 2007 family: beautiful wife, 2 brothers and one sister enjoy: sports, music and studying the word of God favorite movie: Jurassic Park best book in the last year: Overcoming Sin and Temptation life verse: Phillippians 3:7-8 why I love worship ministry: Seeing people come to know the Lord for the first time or seeing young believers grow in their relationship with Christ. Seeing the hearts of people worshiping in the worship service.
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Donna Bower | 330.315.5431 | Ministry Assistant
on staff at The Chapel since: August 1996 family: husband Terry; daughter, Allison; son-in-law, Gary; son, Joe enjoy: raising chickens—life on the farm favorite movie:I'm a farmer's wife; I don't have time to watch movies. best book in the last year: ditto life verse: Colossians 3:12-14 why I love worship ministry: I love helping lead others, through choir, to the throne of Almighty God, worshipping Him in spirit and in truth.
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Mary Homsher | 330.315.5435 | Ministry Assistant, part-time
on staff at The Chapel since: August 1995 family: husband, Dave; children, Sarah, Dave, & Laura; grandchildren, Alyssa, Stephen, Emma, David III & Jack enjoy: biking, hiking, aerobics, music, needlework, painting favorite movie: The Chronicles of Narnia favorite book in the last year: Velvet Elvis life verse: Isaiah 61:3 why I love worship ministry: In preparing and playing for the services, God's Spirit and Word gets into my heart, life and spirit.
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Matt Kandel | 330.315.5498 | Director for Worship
on staff at The Chapel since: intern January 2005, staff February 2006 family: married to Kellie in July 2005 enjoy: outdoor recreation, holidays with extended family, arts favorite movie: Life is Beautiful favorite book in the last year: Blue Like Jazz life verse: John 16:33 most rewarding thing about ministry: helping people connect with God and hear the truth of the gospel
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Kenton Kober | 330.315.5434 | Pastor for Worship
on staff at The Chapel since: April 1999 family: wife, Meredith, daughters, Tori & Katie enjoy: watching TV, hanging out with my family, techy stuff, train travel favorite movie: It's a Wonderful Life favorite book in the last year: Tough Choices by Carly Fiorona life verse: Philippians 2 why I love worship ministry: watching the worshipping community come together
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Maureen Davis | 330.315.5433 | Ministry Assistant, part-time
on staff at The Chapel since: May 2006 family: married 25 yrs. to Scott; kids: Allison, Joshua, Andrew & Jacob enjoy: singing, reading, carpentry and all kinds of sports favorite movie: no real favorite—Mr. Holland's Opus, Schindler's List favorite book in the last year:The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Wlillard life verse: Ecclesiastes 3:1 most rewarding thing about ministry: getting to know God through the hearts and minds of the people here in the choir and orchestra
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Emily Dickey | 330.315.5908 | Director for Worship
on staff at The Chapel since: May 2003 family: cat, Pretzel enjoy: biking the towpath, hiking, graphic design, landscaping, technology, water sports, hanging out with friends favorite movie:Lord of the Rings favorite book in the last year: A Series of Unfortunate Events series life verse: Isaiah 44:6-23; I Timothy 4:12 why I love worship ministry: seeing people engaged in worship that honors God and watching it change their lives
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Rick Zuercher | 330.315.5633 | Technical Arts Director
on staff at The Chapel since: April 2003 family: Pamela, Kierra, Camryn enjoy: anything with the family favorite movie:Star Wars favorite book in the last year: Everybody's Normal Until You Get To Know Them by John Ortberg life verse: this year it's Hebrews 12:14 most rewarding thing about ministry: The people I get to work with. Watching lives change in front of my eyes.
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Aaron Bechtel | 330.315.5430 | Video Director
on staff at The Chapel since: February 2006 family:wife of 7 years, Abi; sons, David, Noah & Peter enjoy: playing with electronics favorite movie:Lord of the Rings Trilogy favorite book in the last year: Orson Scott Card's Ender series life verse: Psalm 27:1 most rewarding thing about ministry: providing an engaging worshipful experience for the congregation
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Tim Bechtel | 330.315.5575 | Assistant Technical Director
on staff at The Chapel since: September 2001 family: I have a beautiful wife Emily. enjoy: golfing, playing music, and riding my motorcycle favorite movie:Anger Management favorite book in the last year: Blue Like Jazz most rewarding thing about ministry: I enjoy the worship ministry most when an event goes really well and people's hearts are moved closer to the things of Christ.
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