Nick Ballard - Minister of Students
Favorite TV Show - 24, King of Queens & Sportscenter (Da da da, da da da)
Favorite Book (besides Bible) - "Unstoppable Force" by Erwin McManus & "Roaring Lambs" by Bob Briner
What do you like to do on your day off? - Play Madden on PS2 & Hang out with my lovely wife. I also relax while reading the paper.
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead, who would it be and what would you talk about? - Ray Finkle and why he blamed Marino for missing the field goal.
Favorite Restaurant - Chipotle!! & On the Border
Do you work? If so, where? - Heck yes! WCC.
Favorite Sport & Team - Baseball. Chicago Cubs, Hoosiers, and World Champion Indianapolis Colts!
What do you think everyone should know? - God loves you and created you on purpose for a purpose.
Life Bible Verse - Joshua 1:5 - "No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you."
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Blaire Ballard - High School D-Group Leader
Favorite TV show Grey’s Anatomy, King of Queens, and basically anything on TLC
Favorite Movie Titanic, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Sweet November
Favorite Book (besides Bible) The Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers
What you like to do on your day off? Read, exercise and relax
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? Jesus, and any question that I could think of
Favorite Restaurant McCormick and Schmicks, Sydney Street Café, Panera
Do you work? If so, where? I am a Physical Therapist at Easter Seals (working with kids with disabilities) and at Wesley Glen (nursing home)
Favorite sport and team Gymnastics
What do you think everyone should know? Their personality, strengths and weaknesses
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? View each living moment and situation as an opportunity to grow closer to Christ, to surrender yourself to Him and living life abundantly.
Life Bible verse “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10
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Brian Benson - Jr. High SBF Teacher
Favorite Book (besides Bible) - Cure for the Common Life by Max Lucado
What you like to do on your day off? - Golf
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? Thomas Jefferson- would like to get a sense of what the true intent behind the Constitution was when it was written.
Favorite Restaurant - Barcelona
Do you work? If so, where? Ross Products- Marketing manager
Favorite Sport and Team - OSU Buckeyes/Pittsburgh Steelers/Pittsburgh Pirates.
What do you think everyone should know? I believe that a persons attitude will ultimately determine their altitude.
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? Figure out your “Sweet Spot” in life and live in it for God!
Life Bible Verse: Phillipians 4:13 - “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
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Annette Carroll - High School Awakening Leader
Favorite TV Show - The Wonder Years
Favorite Movie - Pride and Prejudice
Favorite Book (besides Bible) - Harry Potter series.
What do you like to do on your day off? - Spend time with my family, reading, biking, shopping. Pretty much anything but work!!!
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead, who would it be and what would you talk about? - My mom. She passed away when I was 18, so we would have alot of catching up to do.
Favorite Restaurant - Cameron's Bistro (I have expensive taste, just ask Kas!!)
Do you work? If so, where? - I am a Radiographer at St. Ann's Emergency Department.
Favorite Sport & Team - Indians Baseball.
What do you think everyone should know? - Duh! The Gospel, that Jesus Christ died for our sins and that He is the only way to the Father and eternal life!!!
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? To always put God first and trust in Him, and to have a sense of humor, because laughter truely is the best medicine!!
Life Bible Verse - Jeremiah 29:11-13: "It reminds that God is in control and only a prayer away!"
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Kas Carroll - High School Awakening Leader
Favorite TV Show - Seinfeld
Favorite Movie - Shawshank Redemption/Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
Favorite Book (besides Bible) - Don't have one.
What do you like to do on your day off? - Anything with my family.
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead, who would it be and what would you talk about? - Besides Jesus, my dad. We would catch up on the last 20 years.
Favorite Restaurant - Cameron's Bistro (See Annette).
Do you work? If so, where? - Yes, Eaton Corporation.
Favorite Sport & Team - Baseball, Indians
What do you think everyone should know? - That Jesus is their personal Lord and Savior.
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? No matter how difficult life can be, God is ultimately in control.
Life Bible Verse - Matthew 6:33: "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
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John Chilcote - Awakening Band Leader
Favorite Movie - The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Goonies.
Favorite Book (besides Bible) - "The Knowledge of the Holy" by A.W. Tozer
What do you like to do on your day off? - Play Madden, go hiking, sleep (repeat as desired).
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead, who would it be and what would you talk about? - Alive: Matt Redman. Previously living: Martin Luther - both of these guys were passionate about the Church only giving glory to God. They changed the culture of the Church in their lifetime and influenced generations with their theology and their music. And they both have sweet accents. Talking about accents, I wouldn’t mind sitting down with Dominic Monaghan (LoTR, LOST). He just seems cool, and he’s as short as I am.
Favorite Restaurant - If I had to choose one, Buffalo Wild Wings.
Do you work? If so, where? - Yes, WCC.
Favorite Sport & Team - Football, Chicago Cubs.
What do you think everyone should know? - How to read a map.
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? The better the preparation, the more freedom you have to be spontaneous.
Life Bible Verse - 1 Corinthians 10:31: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
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Tom Corner - Jr. High Awakening Leader
Favorite TV Show - Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Hour
Favorite Movie - The Gunfight at the OK Coral.
Favorite Book (besides Bible) - "The Great Divorce" by CS Lewis.
What do you like to do on your day off? - Fishing with my son.
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead, who would it be and what would you talk about? - Abraham Lincoln.
Favorite Restaurant - Cameron Mitchells.
Do you work? If so, where? - Yeah! Hilliard Memorial Middle School.
Favorite Sport & Team - Baseball - Indians.
What do you think everyone should know? - How to change a tire on a car.
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share?Saying, "I'm sorry, how can I fix this?" goes a long way when you've done somebody wrong.
Life Bible Verse - Luke 8:16: "No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light."
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Autumn Dowdle - High School D-Group Leader
Favorite TV show Project Runway ; Gilmore Girls
Favorite Movie Used to be The Princess Bride, I’m not sure now.
Favorite Book (besides Bible) Anything by George Sheehan or Ayn Rand and many more…
What you like to do on your day off? run, read, knit, paint, etc depends on my mood and the season.
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? Alan Greenspan, what puzzles him.
Favorite Restaurant cup o’ joe - for the best coffee, food I’m not that picky about
Do you work? If so, where? yes, Grange Insurance
Favorite sport and team volleyball/running – no fave teams.
What do you think everyone should know? Jesus is enough.
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? Know you.
Life Bible verse Romans 13:8: “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellow-man has fulfilled the law.”
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Jon Dowdle - Jr. High Awakening Leader
Favorite TV show Dirty Jobs, Colbert Report, Scrubs
Favorite Movie Matrix (1st one)
Favorite Book (besides Bible) Dude, I don’t read books. Just the sports page, the funnies and Sports Illustrated.
What you like to do on your day off? Golf and nap.
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? My wife, Autumn. Nothing specific.
Favorite Restaurant City Barbecue
Do you work? If so, where? Yes. Shirk & O’Donovan Consulting Engineers as a structural engineer.
Favorite sport and team Sport to play – golf. Sport to watch – college football. Teams: Buckeyes, Browns.
What do you think everyone should know? How astoundingly smart and cool I am
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? You are much cooler than you think
Life Bible verse John 14:6: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
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Emily Fisher - Awakening Leader
Favorite TV Show - So You Think You Can Dance?
Favorite Movie - Remember the Titans
Favorite Book (besides Bible) - Captivating & Left Behind series
What do you like to do on your day off? - Scrapbook
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead, who would it be and what would you talk about? - My Grandma because she never was able to meet Kyle, my husband.
Favorite Restaurant - Panera
Do you work? If so, where? - Yes! I am a stay at home mom, and I also tutor and babysit.
Favorite Sport & Team - Tree of Life Boys Basketball Team where my husband coaches:) I like OSU, too!
What do you think everyone should know? - You are a child of God.
Life Bible Verse - Philippians 2:5-11: "Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus...."
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Kyle Fisher - Awakening Leader
Favorite TV Show - NUMB3RS & any sports game
Favorite Movie - Hoosiers
Favorite Book (besides Bible) - Lion, Witch & Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
What do you like to do on your day off? - Wrestle & play hoops with my son, Micah.
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead, who would it be and what would you talk about? - My Grandpa who passed away before I was born, we would talk about sports.
Favorite Restaurant - City Bar-B-Q
Do you work? If so, where? - Yes. M-Retail Engineering & Tree of Life Basketball Coach.
Favorite Sport & Team - Ohio State Football & Basketball.
What do you think everyone should know? - Enjoy the challenges that God has for you. Growth is around the corner if you obey God...and NASCAR rocks! Value you relationships with people. People matter more than stuff.
Life Bible Verse - Matthew 6:33: "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
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Bart Gendt - Jr. High SBF Teacher
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Jason Guilliams - High School Awakening Leader
Favorite TV show--24
Favorite Movie--Christmas Vacation
Favorite Book (besides Bible)—Car & Driver Magazine (I don’t have enough of an attention span to read a book J)
What you like to do on your day off?—Sleep in, Home Improvement, Spend time w/ Tricia and friends
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about?—our country’s founding fathers and we’d discuss how we as a country can get back to the traditional values that made us so great.
Favorite Restaurant—Buca Di Beppo
Do you work? If so, where?—MEDA-US Pharmaceuticals as a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep.
Favorite sport and team--??
What do you think everyone should know?—How to manage finances
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share?—Don’t get caught up in the small things of life. Focus on and enjoy what really matters.
Life Bible verse—Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God”
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Tricia Guilliams - High School Awakening Leader
Favorite TV show Grey’s Anatomy and Everyone Loves Raymond
Favorite Movie How to Loose a Guy in 10, Sweet Home Alabama, any girly movie
Favorite Book (besides Bible) Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow
What you like to do on your day off? Sleep in, go shopping, and spend time with Jason (my husband)
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? My Great Aunt Helen, who was like a grandmother to me-We would just talk about life and catch up!
Favorite Restaurant Chipotle and Mi Mexico
Do you work? If so, where? Yes, State Farm Insurance Company
Favorite sport and team Ohio State-Buckeyes
What do you think everyone should know? You can pray about anything!
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? You will be blessed so much when you go out of your way to serve others!
Life Bible verse Jeremiah 29:11-13 - For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
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Jeff Hayes - Jr. High SBF Teacher
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John McGuire - High School Awakening Leader
Favorite TV show Heroes
Favorite Book (besides Bible) Harry Potter
What you like to do on your day off? Sail, Ride Bikes (on or off road), Hike, Camp, Canoe, Ski,
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? Apostle Paul, faith and Christian walk
Favorite Restaurant Hoover Grill
Do you work? If so, where? Servants Unite disaster relief (President, Coordinator, Directory, Cheerleader) & Franklin Computer Services Group (IT Consultant)
Favorite sport and team To play - Ultimate Frisbee To coach – Soccer To attend in person – Cincinnati Reds Baseball To watch on TV – Xgame type sports
What do you think everyone should know? The “real world” is much more interesting and living in it is a much greater adventure than anything the “physical world” has to offer.
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? People, and often ourselves, react badly and do the things we do because we live in a fallen world and are under Satanic influence. We are in a very real war, behind enemy lines, and must treat each other accordingly. This is why we must always “overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:9-21), “hate the sin, but love the sinner”, and “forgive those who trespass against us”.
Life Bible verse Ephesians 6:12 - For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
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Adriene Mowry - Jr. High Awakening Leader
Favorite TV show Grey’s Anatomy, LOST, and Little People Big World
Favorite Movie No Favorites, but a fan of a good comedy or Chic Flick
Favorite Book (besides Bible) I’m a magazine reader
What you like to do on your day off? Sleep in!
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? My grandparents I never met, I’d talk about the past and present
Favorite Restaurant Bravo Italian Bistro
Do you work? If so, where? Yep, WCC
Favorite sport and team Ohio State
What do you think everyone should know? 1-800-FREE-411 is great whenever in a bind
What is a life lesson or advice on live you would like to share? Life is easier when you learn to forgive!
Life Bible verse Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you”
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Dustin Mowry - Jr. High Awakening Leader
Favorite TV show LOST, Heroes, Prision Break
Favorite Movie Top Gun
Favorite Book (besides Bible) I don’t read much
What you like to do on your day off? House Projects
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? Thomas Taylor, professional paintball player, paintball of course
Favorite Restaurant Anyplace that serves pizza!
Do you work? If so, where? NETJETS (airport)
Favorite sport and team Ohio State
What do you think everyone should know? Lefty loosey, righty tighty
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? Choose your friends carefully
Life Bible verse James 4:12 “There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you-who are you to judge your neighbor?”
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Richard Proietti - High School Awakening Leader
Favorite TV show The Wonder Years
Favorite Movie Stand By Me
Favorite Book (besides Bible) My Journal
What you like to do on your day off? Get things done!
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? My family...Life.
Favorite Restaurant Bucca de Bepo
Do you work? If so, where? LIVWELL, LLC
Favorite sport and team Soccer - Italy.
What do you think everyone should know? God Loves You!
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? Leave each day to the fullest...you never know.
Life Bible verse Psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want...."
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Christi Reams - Jr. High SBF Teacher
Favorite TV Show - CSI & Amazing Race
Favorite Movie - Big Jake
Favorite Book (besides Bible) - Anything by Tom Clancy
What do you like to do on your day off? - Watch movies and play with me Neopet.
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead, who would it be and what would you talk about? - Chonda Pierce...sharing experiences of being a preacher's kid.
Favorite Restaurant - McDonald's
Do you work? If so, where? - Yes. Surgical Assistant at St. Ann's Hospital - Labor & Delivery.
Favorite Sport & Team - Don't like sports, but will root for the Bowling Green Falcons.
What do you think everyone should know? - The decision you make today will affect you down the road.
Life Bible Verse - James 2:5
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Mark Rush - High School Awakening Leader
Favorite TV show Super Bowl XLI reruns or Mike and Mike
Favorite Movie All Time: From the Hip (Released before most college students were even born) Recent: National Treasure
Favorite Book (besides Bible) Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, & Priorities of a Winning Life.
What you like to do on your day off? Golf, I even like to golf on my “days on”.
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? You, if you are buying. Otherwise, Tony Dungy: Balancing faith, family and other life activities (maybe a couple of minutes about the Colts) and Phil Mickleson: Dealing with pressure situations and moving on after failure (might try to get some short game and putting tips after lunch).
Favorite Restaurant Outback.
Do you work? If so, where? Yes, I work at DSCC (Defense Supply Center Columbus). It is just a rumor that I only golf.
Favorite sport and team College Basketball: Indiana Hoosiers NFL: The World Champion Indianapolis Colts
What do you think everyone should know? If your throat tickles, scratch your ear.
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? Faith and family are the two most important things in life.
Life Bible verse Ephesians 4:32 “…forgive each other, just as God in Christ forgave you.”
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Janice Schubert - Jr. High Awakening Leader
Favorite TV Show - NCIS
Favorite Movie - Sahara
Favorite Book (besides Bible) - Dee Henderson Books
What do you like to do on your day off? - Ride my motorcycle or read if it's raining.
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead, who would it be and what would you talk about? - Mark Schultz - Youth Group ideas.
Favorite Restaurant - Japanese Steak House
Do you work? If so, where? - Yes, Handleman Co. - Merchandise, music, & software.
Favorite Sport & Team - OSU Buckeyes
What do you think everyone should know? - Smile, you never know who needs one.
Life Bible Verse - Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through him who gives me strength."
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Lisa Stumpf - High School D-Group Leader
Favorite Movie Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Favorite Book (besides Bible) Just about any novel.
What you like to do on your day off? Spend time with my husband, Ryan and daughter, Maddy.
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? Jesus Christ - I'd ask him a million questions about all sorts of things.
Favorite Restaurant Lindey's.
Do you work? If so, where? Yes, National City Bank in Sunbury.
Favorite sport and team College Basketball, OSU.
What do you think everyone should know? Besides the obvious answer that everyone should know who Jesus Christ is and what he did, I think everyone should know how to read.
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? I have never regretted giving a compliment or speaking kindly to someone, but there are times I didn’t and wished I had.
Life Bible verse Hebrews 12:1 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
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Diana Tarr - Jr. High D-Group Leader
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Steve Wagner - High School Awakening Leader
Favorite TV show: Seinfeld
Favorite Movie: Three Amigos
Favorite Book (besides Bible): "Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
What you like to do on your day off? Watch movies, and do anything but housework!
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? Warren Buffet, how he has managed to stay the same person he was before Berkshire Hathaway
Favorite Restaurant: Maui Tacos
Do you work? If so, where? Yes, Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC)
Favorite sport and team: Football, Bengals
What do you think everyone should know? How to budget
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? At least try to have fun :-)
Life Bible verse: Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
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Tiffany Wagner - High School Awakening Leader
Favorite TV show: Barefoot Contessa
Favorite Movie: Antwone Fisher
Favorite Book (besides Bible): "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini, "Get Out of That Pit" by Beth Moore
What you like to do on your day off? Shop 'til I drop!
If you could have lunch with anyone living or dead today, who would it be and what would you talk about? Beth Moore, how she has developed her passion for Jesus and walks in faith
Favorite Restaurant: Squat and Gobble
Do you work? If so, where? Yes, JPMorgan Chase
Favorite sport and team: Soccer, Miami Redhawks
What do you think everyone should know? I love my husband :-)
What is a life lesson or advice on life you would like to share? Learn how to live within your means, budget, save, and plan for your future. Take the initiative to be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to make sound financial decisions!
Life Bible verse: Philippians 4: 6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."