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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

Akron Campus

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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)
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ife 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

 

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.

donnabower

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: d
itto
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. 

maryhomsher

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.

mattkandel

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
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ost rewarding thing about ministry: helping people connect with God and hear the truth of the gospel

 

Green Campus

kentonkober

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

maureendavis

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

emilydickey

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

 

Technical Arts

rickzuercher

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
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ost 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
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ost rewarding thing about ministry: providing an engaging worshipful experience for the congregation

timbechtel

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
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ost 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.