Leadership Boards
Calvary Bible Church is led by biblically qualified Elders and Deacons. The New Testament makes it clear that Elders were appointed to lead and shepherd local churches. These men were to lead well, to lead the flock by example, and to meet the rigorous qualities and character of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Deacons carry out the various tasks allotted to them by the Elders and also provide leadership in various areas of service in order to free up the Elders to concentrate on their responsibilities.
“Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock” (1 Peter 5:2-3)
Lay Elders
Dan Bowman
Dan Bowman and his wife, Kathy, have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Dan was saved in 1973 and has been attending Calvary for fifteen years. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Ministries.
Norm Copeland
Norm Copeland and his wife, Rosemary, have four children: Michele (passed away), Amy, Phillip and Stephen. Norm was saved in March of 1958 and has been attending Calvary for three and a half years. While at Calvary he has served in the Marriage in Motion LifeGroup, Young at Heart and Angel Tree Ministries.
Mark Duncan
Mark Duncan and his wife, Sue, have two daughters, Mallory and Natalie. Mark was saved in 1979 and has been attending Calvary for twenty-seven years. He currently serves as the Vocal Music Director, as well as the the Class Leader in the Worship Ministries LifeGroup.
Steve Edwards
Steve Edwards and his wife, Kathy, have two grown daughters and three grandsons. He has been attending Calvary since his college days and has served as a teacher, youth worker, Deacon and the Advisory Committee. Steve currently serves as an Elder.
Rod Frank
Rodney (Rod) Frank and his wife, Nancy, have four children: Eric, Emily, Sophia and Isaac. Rod was saved through a Campus Crusade for Christ meeting at the University of Illinois in 1972. He has been attending Calvary for nine years and is currently involved in Choir, HomeGroups and the Kingdom Seekers LifeGroup.
David Kent
David Kent and his wife, Karen, have two children: Kasey and Kyle. David and Karen have attended Calvary Bible Church since 1989, and David has served as an Elder, LifeGroup teacher and in a number of financial ministries.
Keith Robinson, Vice-Chairman
Keith Robinson and his wife, Cheri, have three children: Rebecca, Micah and Hannah. He was saved in 1979 and has been attending Calvary for twelve years. Keith has served as a Deacon, Elder and a teacher at Calvary.
Dave Scheffers
Dave Scheffers came to know Jesus Christ as his Savior at a young age through the teaching and example of his parents. He has taught Sunday School classes, 1st grade through adults, and currently serves as an Elder. He and his wife, Carol, have three married children and nine grandchildren.
Phil Smith, Chairman
Philip Smith and his wife, LuAnn, have two children: Jodi and Bryan. He has attended Calvary all of his life and was saved as a child at Calvary on Kalamazoo Avenue. Philip currently serves as the Chairman of the Elder board and is a LifeGroup Teacher. He has served as Wednesday Night Teacher and the Advisory Committee.
Blaine Williams
Blaine Williams and his wife, Nancy, have three grown sons and eight grandchildren. He has been a believer for 49 years and has attended Calvary Bible Church for nineteen years. Blaine serves in the Choir and is the Class Leader in the Wisdoms Disciples LifeGroup.
Deacons
Paul Ebersberger
Paul Ebersberger and his wife, Rosemarie, have four sons: Daniel, Nathan, Samuel, and Aaron. He was saved in 1993 and has been attending Calvary since 2006. Paul has served as a greeter, usher, 1st Grade Sunday School Teacher and been involved in Evangelism Outreach.
Scott Hartwig
Scott Hartwig and his wife, Carol, have two children: Brett and Rachel. He was saved in 1995 and has been attending Calvary since 2002, serving as an usher, LifeGroup teacher, HomeGroup leader and host, as well as helping out during Wednesday Night Family Dinner.
Kent Hecker
Kent Hecker and his wife, Terri, have three children: Amanda, Stephen and Matthew. Kent was saved at the age of thirteen following an invitation from a Sunday School teacher. He has been attending Calvary for twenty years. He currently serves in the Orchestra and has served as the Assistant Sunday School Superintendant and in the Wednesday Night Clubs.
Nathan Hogan
Nathan Hogan and his wife, Carrie, have one child: Lily. Nathan was saved in September of 2002 and has been attending Calvary for two years. Nathan serves as the Marriage in Motion LifeGroup Class Leader and as a HomeGroup Leader.
Michael Isch
Michael Isch and his wife, Heather, have two children: Elijah and Maddie. Michael was saved at Vacation Bible School at the age of twelve and has been attending Calvary for ten years. He currently serves in Children’s Ministries and the Wednesday Night Boys Clubs.
Brian Jacobs
Brian Jacobs is married to Gayle and was saved in 1982. He has been attending Calvary since 2003 and has been involved in the Single’s group, YMI and Marriage in Motion LifeGroups , as an usher and on the security team.
Skip Lake
Skip Lake was saved in April of 2001 and since then has served in a number of ministries including basketball, greeting, ushering, HomeGroup leader and the YMI LifeGroup. He and his wife, Keturah, have been attending Calvary for eight years.
Mark Meulendyk
Mark Meulendyk and his wife, Linda, have two children: Angela and Chad. Mark was saved in 1999 and has been attending Calvary for ten years. He currently serves as the Greeter Coordinator and as an Evangelism Teacher.
Larry Morrell
Larry Morrell and his wife, Kimberly, have three children: Sarah, Luke and Daniel. He was saved in 1982 and has been attending Calvary since 2008, serving as an usher, Sunday School teacher, a Men’s Bible Study leader as well as the Prayer Corps.
Quincy Nunn
Quincy Nunn and his wife, Christy, have two children: Ava and Audrey. He was saved while he was in Middle School and has been attending Calvary for nine years. Quincy currently serves in the Nursery, Young 2’s Sunday School, Older 2’s Sunday School and helps with the grounds care.
Bob Olsen
Bob Olsen and his wife, Eileen, have two children: Bobby and Diane. He was saved in 1953 and has been attending Calvary since 1998, serving in the choir, Prayer Corps, HealthyHomes and the Nursing Home Ministry.
Preston Pulley
Preston Pulley and his wife, Jenna, have one daughter, Anna. He was saved in 1989 and has been attending Calvary since 2006, serving in Children’s Ministry, and the YMI and Marriage in Motion LifeGroups.
Craig Rupp
Craig Rupp and his wife, Julie, have three children: Janelle, Nick and Brady. He has served as an usher, greeter, and leader of a HomeGroup. Craig came to know the Lord at the age of five and has been attending Calvary since 1989.
David Scranton
David Scranton and his wife, Kristen, have three children. David accepted the Lord when he was five years old and has been attending Calvary for eleven years. David currently serves as the Athletic Coordinator and teaches in the 3’s Sunday School class.
Mike Stafford
Michael Stafford and his wife, Sue, have two children: Brian and Debra. He was saved as a youth and has been attending Calvary since 2001. Michael serves on Wednesday Nights during Family Dinner and as an usher for communion.
Tom Tibble
Tom Tibble and his wife, Patti, have two children: John and Sarah. Tom was saved when he was eight years old and has been attending Calvary for twenty two years. He currently serves in the Nursery and has served in Awana, Student Ministries, Ushering and as the Financial Secretary.