Ministry Staff
Name: Pastor Vince Rohn
Staff Position: Directing Pastor
What do you do at Calvary?: I am the directing pastor, which usually means that I preach, lead worship, offer care to people, help cast the vision and mission of the church, encouage the church and community, engage in relationships in the community around Calvary, attend meetings, and likely a number of other things. In other words, I have the best job in the universe.
Favorite Food: Tacos, unless coffee or Diet Coke count
Favorite Film: Officially, "It's A Wonderful Life." Unofficially, "Tommy Boy." But Really "Empire Records."
Favorite Bible Verse: Acts 20:7-12
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Name: Ray Slaubaugh
Staff Position: Managing Director of Operations
What do you do at Calvary?: Handle all the business operations of the church.
Favorite Food: Seafood
Favorite Film: National Lampoon’s Vacation
Favorite Bible Verse: First Corinthians 13
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Name: Lori Short
Staff Position: Managing Director of Family Ministry
What do you do at Calvary?: I oversee Calvary programs for birth through 12th graders (KidVenture, Student Ministries, Kid Connection Preschool and Mom2Mom), working closely with the directors of each program. I also directly design KidVenture programs, creating opportunities for kids to experience God working in their lives! I love having the opportunity to partner with kids and families as we all grow to know Jesus more!
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite Film: Hidden Figures
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6-9
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Name: John Brown
Staff Position: Director of Tech Loft & Production
What do you do at Calvary?: Organize the technology team for Sunday morning and other services
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Film: Empire Records
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:28
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Name: Amanda Nesby
Staff Position: Director of Congregational Care
What do you do at Calvary?: I help keep track of our guests and members using our database. I manage the prayer chain and follow up with families needing prayer and assist them with various other needs as well. I help connect people with community agencies as needed. I also help people get involved in service opportunities, membership and baptism. I am what you might call the "Calvary Social Worker." People come to me with their questions and I help them get connected to the area they need.
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Film: Selena
Favorite Bible Verse: John 16:33
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Name: Larry Gamblin
Staff Position: Director of Building and Grounds
What do you do at Calvary?: Oversee maintenance and operation of the Building and Grounds and direct the custodial staff with cleaning of the building. Monitoring and repairs all the systems to keep building in operation, the grounds upkeep including the the mowing and parking lot. This also includes doing some repairs.
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Film: None
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 23:1
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Name: Miranda Lanza
Staff Position: Early Childhood Coordinator
What do you do at Calvary?: I oversee our nursery, preschool, and Kindergarten kids on Sunday mornings! I set up our classroom activities and teach at the 9 a.m. service. I also train new volunteers and assist with any other early childhood needs of the church.
Favorite Food: Stir fry
Favorite Film: Emperor’s New Groove. I have nearly the entire movie memorized!
Favorite Bible Verse: Joel 2:32
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Name: Mark Tilford
Staff Position: Preschool Director
What do you do at Calvary?: I assure that Kid Connections Preschool is a place that three to five-year-old students learn and grow in a loving and kind Christian environment. I manage the curriculum, the preschool staff, student registration, preschool licensing, and accreditations. Mainly, though, I try to be an example of Christ’s love to our students, as well as their parents.
Favorite Food: Peanut butter
Favorite Film: Broadcast News, The Godfather or North by Northwest (depending on my mood).
Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Name: Rev. Dr. Ray Owens
Staff Position: Pastor of Visitation
What do you do at Calvary?: I am privileged to be serving as the Pastor of Visitation at Calvary UMC. I make hospital, nursing home, and home visits to members and friends of our church family.
Favorite Food: Home-made lasagna
Favorite Film: Blues Brothers
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:28
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Name: Jacob Kersh
Staff Position: Director of Contemporary Worship
What I do at Calvary: I organize and lead the worship band for the 10:30 a.m. Modern service.
Favorite Food: Either asian fusion or BBQ
Favorite film: What we Do In the Shadows (2014)
Favorite bible verse: Matthew 6:28-33
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Name: Al Behrens
Staff Position: Outreach Coordinator
What do you do at Calvary?: Actively coordinate outreach efforts throughout the various groups and ministries of the church for local, national and global projects.
Favorite Food: Carrot cake
Favorite Film: The Sting
Favorite Bible Verse: Luke 9:62
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Name: Erin Scott
Staff Position: Communications
What do you do at Calvary?: When you request an event at the church, I approve and add those to the church calendar on CCB. Maintaining the website, social media platforms, and the newsletter are also my responsibility.
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite Film: The Princess Bride
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 2:1-4
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