Kurt is from the state up north – Flint, Michigan to be exact. After graduating from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, he married his amazing wife Tammy. They have three adult children. Andy and his wife Cora – they call her their “daughter-in-love” – live in Rochester, MN. Dan is their youngest son. He’s finishing his Master’s Degree at Cedarville University.
Kurt has been a pastor since 1992 and leads our pastoral team. He loves fun socks, Vernors ginger ale, Christmas music, table games, the beach, all Detroit sports teams, wrapping gifts, and hanging out with people. He’s also been known to say, “God is Good…ALL THE TIME!”
Pastor Bruce is originally from Brunswick, Ohio. He served as Student Pastor with a church in Jacksonville, Florida, for the past 9 years. He is actually a graduate of First Baptist Christian School, known today as Medina Christian Academy, right here in the First Baptist Church building. He joined the staff as Student Pastor in June 2014.
Bruce earned his BA from Liberty University (Communications-PR/Marketing, with minors in youth ministry and psychology). He met his wife, Carla, when both were serving with a youth ministry in her hometown of Clarion, Pennsylvania. They have been married since 2001 and have a son, Adam, and a daughter, Hope.
Pastor Steve grew up on a First Nations Reservation – Norway House in Maitoba, Canada, where his parents are missionaries to the Cree people. After being called to full time ministry, Steve attended Moody Bible Institute and finished at Liberty University with a B.A. in Religion specifically focused on Pastoral Leadership. Following graduation, Steve served as Camp Director at Camp CHOF and then as Communications Director at Canton Baptist Temple in Canton, Ohio. As God Shifted Steve’s focus, he joined the pastoral team here at First Medina in May of 2017.
His passion, above all else, is to see people of all ages connect with the only one who gives life – Jesus, grow in their relationship with Him, serve Him with their lives and then multiply themselves. With his wife, Heather, by his side he serves as our Discipleship Pastor. Steve and Heather have three children: Hudson, Kinlee and Sawyer. Even though Steve grew up in Canada and feels very privileged as to how and where he grew up, he is a big Ohio State Buckeyes football and basketball fan.
Pastor John is originally from rural Pennsylvania, moving to Ohio 40 plus years ago after spending time
in upstate New York. He was blessed to marry Donna in 1972 and has two sons John and Paul, a great
daughter-in-law Jenne and 6 grandchildren.
God has chosen to give John and his family a life filled with adventure, trials and joy. Using these
experiences God has equipped John and his wife to minister to those who are facing life’s tragedies and
trials. Pointing them to the only one who can give the kind of comfort and peace that truly satisfies, our
Lord.
John serves at First Baptist as the Community Pastor. In this position he carries out a variety of duties as
need presents itself and ministers to those in our community of First Baptist, nursing homes, hospitals,
prisons, jails and anyone God puts in his path thru teaching, preaching and visitation focusing on sharing
the gospel.
His favorite Bible verse is Psalm 27:4 because it best describes the desires of his heart.
One thing I ask of the Lord,
this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.
Contact Brenda with questions about giving, with Food Pantry requests, and for general information about the church. Brenda is our elected Treasurer. Brenda also volunteers with our Preschool Ministries and heads up our Community Thanksgiving Basket Outreach.
We believe in the mission of the Gospel and in bringing God’s Word to Medina. We are proud to be building a kingdom minded community that encourages men, women, and families to Connect, Grow, and Serve! We would like to meet you in person, so please check us out below and come say “hi” at our next service or even around Medina!
Pastor Bruce is originally from Brunswick, Ohio. He served as Student Pastor with a church in Jacksonville, Florida, for the past 9 years. He is actually a graduate of First Baptist Christian School, known today as Medina Christian Academy, right here in the First Baptist Church building. He joined the staff as Student Pastor in June 2014.
