Staff & Leadership

We have a passion for people, our community and our world. Our culture and leadership is characterized by worship, the love of God, and a genuine call to ministry. These core values have been shaped by our rich history; always pressing forward in our call to love God and love others.

  • Jonathan Mann

    Lead Pastor

    Jonathan has served 13 years of ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church: Florence UMC (Florence, KY, 5 years), Purple Door (Grove City, OH 3 years), and most recently Groveport UMC (5 years). Among his experiences are directing youth ministry, revamping a contemporary service, serving as the lead pastor, and leading a church through a disaffiliation vote. Jonathan and his wife, Kelly, reside in Pickerington with their twin children, Jackson and Kensley.

  • Janet Hamilton

    Executive Administrative Assistant


  • Diana Lambert

    Director of Parents' Day out


  • Sylvie MacDonald

    Song Leader


  • Randy Higgenbotham

    Director of Custodial Services


Church Council

Council Chair:  Terry Crane

Council Vice Chair:  Mike Marr

Recording Secretary:  Dee DeGonia

Annual Conference lay member:  Connie Casto

Lay Leader:  Bob Rath

Staff Parish Specialist:  Doug Denison

Trustee Specialist:  Matt Schrader

Finance Specialist:  Brooke Schrader

Missions:  Larry Fourman

Parents' Day Off:  Diana Lambert

Membership:  Jim Weaver

Congregational Care:  Debbie Jones

Sunday School:  Dick Sherren

Small Groups: Kelly Mann