Leadership
Elders
Elders of Christ the Word are:
- Michael Ahrendt, Ruling Elder
- David Bayly, Teaching Elder
- Robert Forney, Ruling Elder
- Matt French, Ruling Elder
- Benjamin James Sr., Ruling Elder
- Scott Killy II, Teaching Elder
- Matt Miklovic, Ruling Elder
- Jason Wiltse, Teaching Elder
- Steve Wing, Ruling Elder
Deacons
Deacons of Christ the Word are:
- Jordan Daugherty
- Paul Drees
- Matthew French (Chair)
- Dave Foulke
- Jay Hites
- Dave Meyers
- Kevin Simpson
- Matt Slick
- Tim Speweik
- Bill Van Wormer
- Timothy Varner
- Fred Walls
- Kevin Zellers
- Jeff Schriner
Our Pastors and Staff
* If you need to contact our pastors, they can be reached through the church office: (419) 329-1100
Director of Women's Ministries
Diane Walls -- Diane and her husband Fred are the parents of Renee and Tim and grandparents of eight. Diane has taught women in the Toledo area for eighteen years in Bible Study Fellowship.
Pathways Pastor
Jason Wiltse -- Jason assumed responsibility for Pathway and Men's Ministries in the fall of 2009. Jason is married to Emily and is father to Miles, John and Ava.
Associate Pastor for Connections
Scott Killy -- Scott served Christ the Word as youth director from 2003-08 and now serves as Associate Pastor for Connections. Scott and Lynnette have two children, Anthony and Phoebe.
Youth Director

Hunter Turner -- Hunter is married to Xinxin and father to Holly. He is currently enrolled in the Reformed Evangelical Pastor's College.
Senior Pastor

David Bayly -- David and Cheryl have five children, Nathan (married to Aleaha), Elizabeth, Benjamin, Tessa and Isaiah. David and Cheryl are anticipating the birth of their first grandchild in the fall of 2011.
Other Ministry Leaders
Michelle Holder, Caring Ministry
Scott Killy, Missions
Benjamin James Sr., Facilities
Adrienne Miklovic, Youth CE
Kevin Simpson, Finance
- Nathan & Aleaha Bayly
- Hunter & Xinxin Turner
- Kevin & Jennifer Clark
- Tim & Aimee Speweik
- Jeremy & Rhonda Heyerly
- Dave & Wendy Foulke