Shawn Smith
Lead Minister
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Shawn is an Ohio native, being born in Columbus. He spent his elementary years in Cincinnati before moving to the Southwest.
He grew up in New Mexico, but moved to Illinois for college where he graduated from Illinois State University (B.S.) and Lincoln Christian University (B.S. and MDiv.) He lived and ministered in Illinois for 23 years before returning back home to minister with us.
He married the love of his life in 2005 and together they have four children. He is a family man, but when he has a few hours to spare you will find him riding his bicycle on the Loveland Bike Trail, relaxing at the movies, or enjoying the great outdoors. He is also a die hard sports fan cheering on the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, or the Ohio State University.
Shawn's Life Verse:
"I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." - Acts 20:24
He grew up in New Mexico, but moved to Illinois for college where he graduated from Illinois State University (B.S.) and Lincoln Christian University (B.S. and MDiv.) He lived and ministered in Illinois for 23 years before returning back home to minister with us.
He married the love of his life in 2005 and together they have four children. He is a family man, but when he has a few hours to spare you will find him riding his bicycle on the Loveland Bike Trail, relaxing at the movies, or enjoying the great outdoors. He is also a die hard sports fan cheering on the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, or the Ohio State University.
Shawn's Life Verse:
"I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." - Acts 20:24
Dan Ponchot
Associate Minister
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Coming from a background in business, Dan joined our staff in 2005. However, Dan is no stranger to the church and his need for it.
He is the son of a preacher, though he refers to himself as the black sheep.
He serves in several different roles at LCC. He is a graduate of Milligan College and previously served with several other congregations in the greater Cincinnati area.
Dan married his high school sweetheart Julie and they have three children - Jacob, Nathan, and Kaitlyn.
He fancies himself a sport-minded person and has a secret (well, not really a big secret) passion for Dunkin Donuts coffee.
Dan's Life Verse:
"Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:7,8
He is the son of a preacher, though he refers to himself as the black sheep.
He serves in several different roles at LCC. He is a graduate of Milligan College and previously served with several other congregations in the greater Cincinnati area.
Dan married his high school sweetheart Julie and they have three children - Jacob, Nathan, and Kaitlyn.
He fancies himself a sport-minded person and has a secret (well, not really a big secret) passion for Dunkin Donuts coffee.
Dan's Life Verse:
"Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:7,8
Julie Jackson
Children's Minister
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Julie is a North Carolina native but has called the Cincinnati area since elementary school. She graduated from Kentucky Christian University with bachelor's in University Studies and minors in English and Secondary Education. She married her husband, Pete, in 2013 and they have four children together. Julie has years of experience teaching in child care centers and Sunday School, as well as involvement in various schools and organizations around the greater Cincinnati area.
Julie has a life long passion for teaching children and serving others. She has spent her life involved in the church, volunteering in various children's ministry programs, such as VBS and MAD camp, as well as leading birth through 5th grade Sunday School classes.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading (a lot), watching hockey, and sewing. Julie is excited to work with children and their families, helping them grow in their faith and biblical knowledge.
Julie's Life Verse: "But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the LORD because he is good to me." Psalm 13:5-6
Julie has a life long passion for teaching children and serving others. She has spent her life involved in the church, volunteering in various children's ministry programs, such as VBS and MAD camp, as well as leading birth through 5th grade Sunday School classes.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading (a lot), watching hockey, and sewing. Julie is excited to work with children and their families, helping them grow in their faith and biblical knowledge.
Julie's Life Verse: "But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the LORD because he is good to me." Psalm 13:5-6
Sonny Baxter
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Worship
Children & Youth Ministries
Newsletter Team
Children & Youth Ministries
Newsletter Team
Darren Myers
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Christian Education - Small Groups, & Bible Studies
Teaching Team
Men's Ministry
Women's Ministry
Teaching Team
Men's Ministry
Women's Ministry
Jim Werner
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Outreach
Senior Adult Ministry
Finance
Missions
Senior Adult Ministry
Finance
Missions
DEACONS
SYMPATHY • MERCY • SERVICE
Josh Burbrink
Melvin Conover
Keith Kruse
