Jeff Ackenback
Director of Youth Ministries
Jeff Ackenback as our Director of Youth Ministries. Originally from Seymour, Indiana, Jeff has made West Chester his home for the last five years, along with his beautiful dog, Stevie. He has a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s in Creative Writing, both from Ball State University, as well as a Master’s in Ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University. Jeff has spent time as a Certified Mental Health technician, a reporter, and a published author, but through it all, he had strived to minister, live, and teach the words of Jesus: love God and love others.
Julie Alsip
Executive Pastor
Pastor Julie is highly relational and enjoys getting to know people inside and outside the church. She has been on staff since 2003 and has led a variety of ministries. Julie has a passion for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ through preaching on Sunday morning and has recently earned her Master of Divinity degree at United Theological Seminary. She enjoys domestic and international travel and has been to different parts of Europe and, most recently, the Holy Land in Israel. Spending time with family, including her three children, is her greatest joy.
513-777-9533 ext. 109
Lee Colliver
Worship Tech Coordinator
Ann Copeland
Pastoral Care Coordinator
Ann brings to us a broad array of spiritual gifts and talents. Her education is in nursing, pastoral care and counseling, and theology. She incorporates a holistic approach with those who are seeking a closer walk with God. She has served the local church for over 25 years as Senior Pastor, Minister of Pastoral Care, and Associate Pastor/Youth. Ann has provided Christian mental health services for individuals, families and groups as a therapist and is currently the director for a nonprofit pastoral care center.
Duane Davis
Director of Adult Discipleship
Duane's vision is to see everyone become the best version of themselves so that together we become "little slices" of heaven on earth. He helps people achieve this goal through Faith’s leadership and small group training classes. Duane is married to Connie and together they have three "kids" and six grandkids. For fun he likes vacationing with his family at the beach, playing cornhole, and riding his motorcycle. If you want to learn more about small groups he's the one to ask!
513-777-9533 ext. 114
Amy Elifrits
Worship Environment Coordinator
As Worship Environment Coordinator, Amy organizes people and places to ensure the readiness of the church for worship each Sunday. She also serves as Faith’s Wedding Coordinator and plays in the Bell Choir. Her “real job” is teaching high school Latin. She is a happy aunt to three nieces and two nephews. :) In her free time, Amy enjoys reading, walking, yoga, and chocolate.
Veronica Ellison
Administrative Assistant
Veronica enjoys serving as an Administrative Assistant in the front office. She has called Faith Community home since 2004. After moving to Okemos, Michigan, in 2016, Veronica has now happily moved back to the area. She and her husband Matt have three sons and have just recently become “empty nesters,” with their youngest in school at OSU. In her free time, Veronica enjoys spending time with her husband and puppy; reading; playing games; and enjoying visits with her kids.
Jackie Gardner
Administrative Assistant
Jackie loves being on the staff and supporting the ministry of Faith Community UMC. She has been a member for over 20 years and is grateful for the opportunity to grow in her faith and to fellowship with the members of her Bible Study group. Jackie graduated from the University of Dayton and loves watching Flyer basketball. She has two children, Ann who is a student at UC, and Sam who is a student at St. Xavier High School. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, attending Contemporary Christian concerts, reading novels, watching sports, and vacationing at the beach.
Becky Klunk
Director of Marketing
Becky loves promoting Faith Community’s wonderful worship experiences and ministries to others within the church as well as the surrounding communities. She grew up in a Methodist church in Wisconsin and has worked at Faith since 2005 as the director of communications and marketing. Life with her husband, Steve, is busy but fun as they spend as much time as possible with their three children - Stephanie, Michael
513-777-9533 ext. 110
Pam Leist
Staff Accountant
513-777-9533 ext. 106
Jenn Leslie
Children's Ministry Coordinator Birth through Pre-K
Lynne Martini
Connections Pathway Coordinator
Lynne and her husband Rick have been members of Faith Community for over 25 years. They raised their two grown daughters among this community of believers and even walked one down the aisle. Lynne’s passion to welcome members and guests grew from the relationships she has developed in her many years of ministry at Faith Community. She loves the opportunity to meet new people and hopes that through her and other members of Faith’s First Impressions Teams, everyone feels like they have found a place where they can fit in and can easily connect.
513-777-9533 ext. 124
Randy Meyer
Facilities Manager
Randy is the Facilities Manager at Faith Community. He looks forward to working with fellow volunteer Faith Community members to care for our facilities and grounds. Randy is married to Anna (Andie) and has attended Faith for 10+ years. Randy enjoys singing in the chancel choir at Faith. Randy grew up in northwest Ohio, and graduated from The Ohio State University with an economics and finance degree. Randy enjoys spending time with his five children and five grandchildren.
Michelle Morgan
Preschool Director
Michelle Morgan joined the preschool staff in 2012 and has been the Preschool Director since 2016. She enjoys volunteering for various children's programs at Faith Community and has helped with Vacation Bible School for the past several years. Michelle has been married to Hank for the past 21 years and has three children, Tyler, Caity, and Matt. When not busy watching the various sporting activities her children are involved in, Michelle enjoys canoeing, kayaking, and hiking.
513-777-2726
Misty Oldfield
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Grades 1-6
Misty has a passion for pointing children to our Lord and to come alongside them deepening their walk with Him and their love for His precious Word. Her job position includes coordinating all Sunday morning programming for 1st through 6th graders and assisting with other children’s events. Misty has also been a Preschool teacher at Faith Community Preschool for the past four years. She has been married to Tim for 20 years, and they have 4 children.
Mary Schambow
Traditional Worship Leader and Chancel Choir Director
Mary is the Traditional Worship Director and Chancel Choir Director and at Faith Community. She is married to Marc, and they have two children, Anna and Luke. Mary grew up in southwest Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in music education. Mary and Marc moved to Ohio in 1997 and became active members at Faith. Praising God through music has always been a vital part of Mary’s life. Mary also enjoys being with her family, summertime
Jeff Sperry
Organist/Pianist and Bell Choir Director
Jeff’s goal is to enhance the traditional worship experience through music by accompanying the Chancel Choir, playing artful hymn arrangements on the organ, and performing inspirational piano solos. He also directs the 13-member Chancel Bell Choir which plays for services about once a month. Working full-time as the Director of External Relations at Cincinnati Nature Center, Jeff relishes time spent outdoors. He and his two daughters have created a small botanical garden in their backyard.
Dawn Thullen
Director of IT
Dawn has worked at Faith since late 2006 and has been the data coordinator since 2012. She is responsible for the church database, preschool database and reporting along with entering all content on the church website. She truly loves data and learning all she can about how to manipulate it. Dawn is married to Jeff and has one daughter and three furry babies.
513-777-9533 ext. 101
Shawn Toadvine
Contemporary Worship Leader
Shawn is passionate about bringing the congregation into the presence of God through worship. He has been active in ministry for over 20 years and currently leads our Contemporary worship service. He is gifted musically and shares his talent on the stage through local community theater. He has two beautiful daughters, Abigail and Gabrielle.
Amy Valentine
Written Communications Specialist
Amy Valentine has called Faith Community her church home for the past 15 years. She worked in the church front office for many years before moving recently to the Communications department. Amy grew up in Michigan, and is a graduate of Albion College. Amy is a lifelong “word nerd,” working previously as a professional proofreader, and now part-time at her local library. She is married to Andy, and together they enjoyed raising their two grown sons, Elliott and Ethan. Now residents of Centerville, they spend their free time working on their craftsmen-style house and in making their yard into their own little piece of heaven.
513-777-9533 ext. 111
Kelly Waugh
Director of Children's Ministries
Kelly’s goal is to nurture our youngest disciples in their growth, knowledge
513-777-9533 ext. 107
Rev. Dr. Tim Waugh
Senior Pastor
Pastor Tim’s passion is to be a conduit of healing, an agent of transformation, and an aid to biblical truth. His mission is to create, facilitate, and communicate stories of lives changed and renewed through Jesus Christ. Originally from West Virginia, he has been in active ministry for over 25 years. Pastor Tim, a graduate of Marshall University, earned both a Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Counseling from Asbury Seminary. He went on to receive his doctorate from Ashland University and certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Tim is married to Kelly and together they have three children. Although church life is busy, he still finds the time to enjoy running, reading and remains a hopeful Reds and Bengals fan.
513-777-9533 ext. 102
Lara Williams
Missions Program Coordinator
Lara Williams is our Missions Program Coordinator. Lara and her husband live in Liberty Township with their four busy kids. You will often find them at swim meets, dance competitions, and on the soccer and football fields. In her “spare time,” Lara loves to cook and bake, with a little bit of crafting in between. Lara has spent many years volunteering in the Lakota School District and has a real passion for making a difference in her community. She is looking forward to serving as the Missions Program Coordinator and working with Faith Community to help in any way possible.
Tara Yunker
Director of Outreach and Missions
Tara strives to be a living example of God's love to others. As a member of Faith Community since 2009, Tara served on our Guatemala mission team and in several ministry areas before becoming our Director of Outreach. She has a heart for serving and building
513-777-9533 ext. 121