PASTORS
Matt Johnson Matthew grew up in Detroit, Michigan and had two loving and godly parents, who were pastors. Matthew was raised in the church and after high school attended Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. After college, he took a position at his father¹s church as youth pastor and married his high school sweetheart, Mary, in 2001. After serving at his father¹s church for five years, Matthew and Mary moved to Lancaster in 2004 to take a position at Lancaster Community Church, serving as Youth Pastor and eventually Executive Pastor. |
Phil Venrick – Pastor Phil has a passion for working with children and teaching them to know Jesus as their friend. He believes that putting scripture and the truths about Christ into young minds is the best way to assure that a child will have a solid and fulfilling relationship with their creator. Phil is a dedicated husband to his wife Stacy and an enthusiastic father to Justin age 12 and Will age 3. When asked why he loves children’s ministry Phil will instantly tell you that he was “created to disciple children!” He has previously worked in business management in both the grocery industry and the fitness industry. His creativity and joy for life bring a special element to our children’s department. |
Chris Reed – Pastor Chris grew up in the small town of Waynesburg, Ohio, a rural outskirt of Canton. He attended college at Malone (College) University where he graduated with a BA in Bible and Theology. Chris moved to Lancaster in 2003 to take a job in construction and marry his wife Cassie. Chris and Cassie have two kids, Elijah, and Hannah. Cassie serves as the Nursery and Childcare Administrator at the church. Besides graphic design and media production, Chris loves to spend his time playing with his kids, talking theology and reading. |
DIRECTORS & ADMINISTRATORS
Phyllis Johnson Phyllis fell in love with Jesus as a child and made a solid profession of faith when she was in high school. Shortly thereafter, God called her to full time discipleship. For 37 years she has had the honor of serving those in need of God’s love and answers. From the Navajo Nation, to the city of Detroit, to small town Lancaster…she has loved teaching and writing about God’s love. Culture changes but the needs of the heart don’t. She looks forward to Heaven and believes that some of the beautiful voices she will hear singing around the throne (described in Revelation 7: 9-10) will be those she has taught His love to. |
Derek Harden Derek grew up just south of Lancaster in Logan, Ohio. He attended The Ohio State University where he graduated with a mechanical engineering degree in 2007. While at Ohio State, Derek walked-on to the varsity football team, met and married his wife Katie, and was blessed with the birth of their first child. Derek, Katie, and their two children currently live in Circleville, Ohio. Derek is passionate about the Word of God and the practical application of it to our everyday lives. |
Carrie Crawford Carrie is from Logan. She married her high school sweetheart, Jarrod, who is also a worship leader at LCC, in 2001. She graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in Education, and taught Middle School English, Reading, and Social Studies in Logan for six years. Carrie left the teaching profession to be a stay-at-home Mom to her two sons, Silas and Cohen. Music has always been a driving force in Carrie’s life. She was born into a very musical family. She made her worship leading debut at age 3 with her parents and their band at a prison in Columbus when she stood up on a chair and sang “Jesus Loves Me” for the inmates, and has seized every moment since then to share music that speaks of God’s love and greatness. Besides family and musical activities, Carrie loves to bake, read, write, camp and hike. |
Christel Montgomery Christel is from the small town of Arcanum, Ohio, about half an hour from Dayton. She attended college at Wright State University for Corporate Accounting. Christel and her family moved to Lancaster in 2002 when her husband accepted a job in this area. Christel and Jason have two kids, Kaylee and Keegan. Christel also runs Conversation Coffee Shop at LCC. Christel loves to spend her free time with her family and baking. |
Cassie Reed Cassie grew up in Rushville, Ohio and attended Fairfield Union High School. After high school, she attended and graduated from Malone (College) University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. At Malone, Cassie met her husband, Chris Reed. They were married in 2003 and moved to Lancaster. She worked at River View Surgery Center as a nurse from 2003 until 2010 when she and Chris made the decision for her to stay home with their two children, Elijah (5) and Hannah (3). In 2010, Cassie took the position of Nursery and Childcare Administrator at LCC. She now oversees the Sunday morning nursery program as well as the weekday childcare services. |
ASSISTANTS
Sherrie Duck Sherrie grew up in Lancaster, Ohio. Sherrie and her husband Bruce have been married for 7 years. She is the mother of three children, two step children and has two grandsons. She has 18 years experience as an Administrative Assistant. Sherrie loves spending time with her family, attending her son’s high school football and basketball games and baking. |
Sara Miller Sara grew up in Baltimore, Ohio, and graduated from Liberty Union High School. She attended Wilmington College of Ohio where she graduated in 2003 with a BA in Communication Arts. After graduating, she settled in Lancaster and worked in advertising and new home sales before coming on staff at LCC in 2006. In 2007, she married her husband, Sam Miller, who is one of the adult leaders in LCC’s youth group. Sara is passionate about youth ministry and loves being able to teach the Bible at Lancaster High School every week. Besides that, Sara loves spending time with her husband, family & friends and watching sports. |
Heather Deskins Heather grew up in Sugar Grove, OH and Is married to her wonderful husband Adam. She has always had a passion for children and loves being a part of their lives. Heather also serves in the Conversation Coffee Shop and as a leader on the Movement Youth Team. |
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