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Kirk Gilchrist – Senior Pastor
Kirk studied theology at Hebron (Zion) Ministerial Institute in Waverly, NY, and has taught classes and seminars around the world and around the United States. Kirk is a businessman, president/CEO of Shepherd Industries, co-owner/partner of MKG Homes and had also previously owned and operated Gilchrist Construction and CFS (CAD/Facilities Services) – with all the businesses dedicated to channeling revenues to the mission field. Kirk also is overseer of numerous churches throughout the U.S. and Mexico. He and his wife, Carolyn, have been married 25 years and have five children: Rebekah, Benjamin, Joseph, Daniel and Leah.
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Christopher Hopper – Teen & College Pastor
Christopher is an international conference speaker, worship leader, recording artist, and published author. He travels the globe each year preaching the Gospel and inspiring his generation to greatness. He and his wife, Jennifer, have dedicated their lives to influencing young people for Jesus, as well as affecting culture around them through music, photography, and writing. Christopher is also the president of DIBOR, and has numerous business interests. They have four children, Evangeline Mae, Luik Christopher, Judah Peter-Kirk, and Levi Bowen.
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Tom Allen – Visitation Pastor
Tom attended high school at West Canada Valley in Newport, NY. He served in the United States Marine Corps, touring Vietnam from 1966 to 1967, and was honorably discharged in 1970. Tom was ordained by Elim Christian Fellowship in 2011 after serving the Body of Christ in numerous churches as Usher, Deacon, Elder and Associate Pastor, and has received a 2 Year Certificate of Award from Rhema Bible College. More recently he has become deeply involved with teaching, preaching, and prison ministry. Tom and his wife Joanne have been married since 1965 and have three children, Gregory, Ann Marie, and Kenneth, as well as 9 grandchildren. Tom & Joanne’s mission in life is to glorify God.
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Theresa Woodkirk – Secretary & Bookkeeper
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Leah and Anna Woodkirk – K.I.D.S. Church Director’s
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Joseph Gilchrist – Building Maintenance & Ministry Assistant
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Elders (Board of Directors)
Pastor Kirk Gilchrist
Pastor Christopher Hopper
Pastor Tom Allen
Chad Fairchild
James Kenney
Morris Mattingly
Jody Meeks
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Deacons
Vince Bognaski
David Gardner
Patricia Jennings
Joel Berthet
Rebekah Berthet
Don Donovan
Ralph Garland
Sue Garland
Jamie Ingerson
Kim Ingerson
J. Arthur Taylor
Nikitia Taylor
Leah Woodkirk
Theresa Woodkirk