Leadership

Nathan & Alissa have been married since 2015 and have two wonderful children who fill their lives with laughter, energy, and love. In 2021 Pastor Nathan attained the highest level of ordination in the Church of God, Ordained Bishop. He is also currently pursuing a bachelors degree from Theos Seminary for Theological & Biblical Studies. Pastor Nathan has over 12 years of ministry experience from being a Youth Pastor, Media Director, Young Adult Pastor, Executive Pastor, and as Associate Pastor.   Alissa attended Lee University and obtained a degree in Psychology and then completed her masters degree at Tiffin University for healthcare administration and currently works for Firelands Regional Health System. They both have found meaning, identity, and a fullness in their relationship with Christ that they strive to lead others to. Pastor Nathan and Alissa also are on the Ohio State Youth Board for the Church of God and also serve on the team for The Never Before Project with Dr. Michael Knight. 

Carrie and I have been serving in the music ministry at Sheffield church since 2008. We have a great team working with us to help encourage a Spirit filled, uplifting, worship experience for everyone to take part in. We also enjoy working in other areas of the church so you will see us around the church, participating in events, teaching Sunday school or leading Connect Group ministries. My wife and I live in Elyria with our son Josiah. Josiah is involved in the music ministry, helping in kids church and Rooted Youth Ministries.

I have a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a strong engineering background. I work as an operations manger in the electronics division at R.W. Beckett corporation in North Ridgeville. Carrie and I completed the Ministerial Internship Program and I became an ordained bishop through the Church of God in March of 2019. We both have been involved in leading worship for many years prior to serving at Sheffield and we are excited to be able to continue that work at our church. All of this information is just to give you a chance to get to know us a little better. We look forward to seeing you at church and getting to know your story as well! 

Our family of 5 has attended Sheffield Church of God since 2011. We became Youth leaders in 2015 and began our role as Youth Pastors in 2017. We wed in 2000 and since then God has blessed us with 3 wonderful boys, Sabastian, Tristan and Coltan who all love the Lord and serve him daily. Sabastian has graduated from Valor Christian College with an associates degree in World Missions. Our son Tristan attends Open Door Christian School, and is the drummer on the praise and worship team here at Sheffield Church of God. Our youngest Coltan attends Open Door Christian School and is an active member in Rooted Student Ministries.

As Youth Pastors our mission is to inspire young people to be transformed by the message of Christ. To equip young people with the tools to be life long servant leaders as disciples of Christ.

Shawn & Lisa Justice have been raised working in the church in various ministries. They have three children and have enjoyed parenting them and having them involved in activities within in the church. Shawn & Lisa used to serve on our Youth Leadership team before transitioning into the Children's Ministry. They are excited and have a deep desire to see a generation of children raised up to seek after God's heart and grow His kingdom. 

Pastor Harold & Kathy have been members of Sheffield Church of God since 1978. Harold has served on the Church Council for over 35 years, and has been a Church Trustee for 35 years . Harold has served as Christian Education director, Sunday School Superintendent as well. Kathy has taught Preschool and Kindergarten classes at the church for over 40 years, as well as serving as our Nursery Director. Pastor Harold received his Exhorter License in 1998 and has been serving as Sheffield Church's Compassionate Pastor for 20 plus years.

My husband, Dennis, and I pastored a church plant in Sheffield for 5 years.  In 2010, while on a summer sabbatical, we learned that Sheffield Church of God had a new pastor and decided to “take a look”.  We‘ve been here ever since!
Dennis and I are ‘retired’.  I love that word.  It conjures up a picture of such a quiet, peaceful life.  It does not however, describe the life we live.  We have 4 grown children, and as you may know, if you have adult children, the word ‘grown’ never really describes your children.  We also have 5 wonderful grandchildren, ranging in ages 13 to 19.  They bring such joy to our life.  We certainly understand the saying “If I’d known Grandchildren were so much fun I would have had them first!”

About the same time that I lost my ‘big, important corporate job’ due to downsizing, the church secretary position became available.  Pastor asked if I would consider filling the position.  I’ve been here ever since!  (See a pattern here?)  Seriously though, this position affords me the opportunity to meet and interact with wonderful, loving people who call this church home, people who love God and each other.  I also get to see new people come and find that ‘something special’ they’ve been searching for—just like we did!