Leadership
Elders
Elders of Christ the Word are:
- Michael Ahrendt, Ruling Elder
- David Bayly, Teaching Elder
- Andrew Dionne, Teaching Elder
- Andrew Folley, Ruling Elder*
- Robert Forney, Ruling Elder
- Matt French, Ruling Elder
- Harold Guthrie, Ruling Elder
- Benjamin James Sr., Ruling Elder
- Matt Miklovic, Ruling Elder
- Jamie Thornton, Ruling Elder*
- Michael Vrlenich, Ruling Elder
*Inactive status
Deacons
Deacons Deacons of Christ the Word are:
- Marc Brunner
- Jordan Daugherty
- Paul Drees
- Matthew French (Chair)
- Jay Hites
- Kevin Simpson
- Bill Van Wormer
- Timothy Varner
- Fred Walls
- Jason Wiltse
- Steve Wing
- Kevin Zellers
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 of 38 years, Fred, are the parents of Renee and Tim, and grandparents of eight. (Renee and her husband, Paul, attend Christ the Word with their five children.) Diane has worked with women of the Toledo area for eighteen years as a leader in Bible Study Fellowship. We are grateful to God for Diane's past ministry in the lives of many in CTW today and we anticipate His continued blessing on her ministry in our midst.
Pathways Director
Jason Wiltse -- Jason is the newest addition to the CTW team, having assumed responsibility for Pathway and men's ministries in the fall of 2009. Jason has been married to Emily for 3 years and is father to Miles (and twins to be born later in 2009). Jason graduates from the the Reformed Evangelical Pastor's College October 18, 2009.
Connections Director
Scott Killy -- Scott served Christ the Word as youth director from 2003-08. He now serves as the connections director. Scott has been married to Lynnette for 12 years. In November of 2006, they adopted two children, Anthony and Phoebe. He received his undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and is a 2008 graduate of the Reformed Evangelical Pastor's College.
Youth Director
Hunter Turner -- Hunter began serving the youth of Christ the Word in January 2007. He is married to Xinxin who is expecting their first child in the fall of 2009. He has a real love for young people and a heart desirous to share Christ and to serve others. He is currently in his second full year of the Reformed Evangelical Pastor's College.
Associate Pastor
Andrew Dionne -- Andrew began his service at Christ the Word in 2004. He is married to Sarah, and they have four children, Anna, Ezekiel, Thomas & Esther. Andrew graduated from Indiana University in 2002 with a Doctor of Music degree in composition and received his Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2004.
Senior Pastor
David Bayly -- David came to Toledo from Chicago in 1988. He is married to Cheryl. Together they have five children, Nathan, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Tessa and Isaiah. David graduated from Macalester College.
Other Ministry Leaders
Matthew French, Evangelism
Michelle Holder, Caring Ministry
Scott Killy, Missions
Benjamin James Sr., Facilities
Adrienne Miklovic, Youth CE
Kevin Simpson, Finance
Mike Ahrendt & Tim Varner, Pathways
- Hunter & Xinxin Turner (see above)
- Kevin & Jennifer Clark
- Tim & Aimee Speweik
- Jeremy & Rhonda Heyerly
- Bob Heath