Our Ministers
Mark McGilvrey, Senior Minister
Hometown: Born in North Point, NC; grew up in Joliet, IL; but calls Livonia, MI, home.
Education: Cincinnati Christian University (BA, 1971; MA, 1991)
Favorite Scripture verse or Bible story: Isaiah 40:31—”Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
If I could meet one famous person it would be: The Apostle Paul—I’ve spent more of my life studying his writing than any other man who ever lived.
Favorite vacation destination: New York City (with my wife Jeannie); Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park, IN (with the whole family).
Favorite leisure activity: Bike riding
Favorite food or restaurant: I like everything!
Favorite author: C.S. Lewis
Recommended reading (other than the Bible): Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Personal ministry goals: Go to heaven and take as many people as I can with me.
Angie Schultz, Children’s Minister
Hometown: Whitehouse, OH
Education: Kentucky Christian University (BS in Youth and Family Ministry, 2003); Spring Arbor University (MA in Family Life Education, 2007)
Favorite Scripture verse or Bible story: 3 John 4—”I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth.”
If I could meet one famous person it would be: Beth Moore—I admire her ministry to women, and I am encouraged by her passion.
Favorite vacation destination: Anywhere that has a beach and an ocean.
Favorite leisure activity: Reading and playing soccer.
Favorite food or restaurant: California Pizza Kitchen
Favorite author: Francine Rivers
Recommended reading (other than the Bible): Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers; Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge
Personal ministry goals: To partner with parents to empower them to raise their children to be spiritual champions.
Adam Schultz, Youth Minister
Hometown: Randolph, OH
Education: Eastern Michigan University (BS in Education, 2006)
Favorite Scripture verse or Bible story: Galatians 2:20—”I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me”; Luke 7:47—”Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”
If I could meet one famous person it would be: Mark Driscoll
Favorite vacation destination: Anywhere with mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers.
Favorite leisure activity: Biking, working out, fishing, and reading.
Favorite food or restaurant: Steak and Thai food
Favorite author: Erwin McManus, Mark Driscoll, and Mark Moore
Recommended reading (other than the Bible): Uprising by Erwin McManus; Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller; Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning
Personal ministry goals: To raise up men and women who are authentic disciples—people so passionate about Jesus that they surrender all they are to him.
Bruce Stoker, Adult Education Minister
Hometown: Bloomsburg, PA
Education: Cincinnati Christian University (BA in Bible and Christian Education, 1993; MA in Practical Ministries, 2000)
Favorite Scripture verse or Bible story: James 1:22—”Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
If I could meet one famous person it would be: Alton Brown
Favorite vacation destination: “The Hammock” near West Branch, MI
Favorite leisure activity: Trying to figure out the mechanics of the internet
Favorite food or restaurant: Red Robin (@ 6 Mile & Newburgh); Mexican at Xochimilco (in Cincinnati)
Favorite author: John Eldredge
Recommended reading (other than the Bible): Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
Personal ministry goals: To encourage and empower men and women to be “wild at heart” and to love God and other people.