Dr. Christopher Baldwin
Lead Pastor
Education:
BS (1995) in Educational Ministry and Bible from Houghton College
Master of Divinity (1998) from Asbury Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry (2006) from Asbury Theological Seminary
Family
I am a native Western New Yorker, born and raised in the Southern Tier. I met my wife, Tammy, at Houghton College and we got married in July, 1994. Tammy and I have served in ministry together since we were dating and are partners in every sense of the word in both life and ministry. We have two boys, who love to play football, baseball, soccer and basketball with dad! I am a huge fan of the Bills and Sabres.
My worst job ever: Wendy’s fast food restaurant
What I love about the Buffalo area: Waterfront; the 4 seasons
Celebrity I most look alike: Gary LaVoy (Lead singer Rascal Flatts)
On my ipod: Christian rap & Worship
My favorite vacation spot: Virginia Beach
Guilty Pleasure: My wife’s chocoloate chip cookies
Rev. Tammy Baldwin
Associate Pastor
Education:
BA (1991) in Psychology from Houghton College
MA (1997) in Counseling from Liberty University
Ordained in the Wesleyan Church in 2001
Family
I grew up in Newfane, NY and met Christopher at Houghton College. We got married in July, 1994 and have two boys who daily remind us of God’s amazing love and creativity.
My worst job ever: weeding – anywhere, anytime!
What I love about the Buffalo area: the sense of community in Buffalo
On my ipod: My favorite Christian groups from the 80′s & 90′s; George Winston
My favorite vacation spot: Virginia Beach
Guilty Pleasure: warm apple pie – my grandma’s recipe
Johnny Juarez
Worship Arts Pastor
Education:
AA (2010) in Liberal Arts/Humanities from E.C.C.
Family
I’m originally from Texas but raised in Toronto, Canada…which is where my wife, Vanessa and I met. We moved our family in 2006 to the Buffalo area and love it here!
Your worst job ever: Working at a factory in California making cardboard boxes.
What you love about the Buffalo area: Pizza, wings and the people.
Celebrity you look most like: Elvis
On my ipod: Don’t own one..but I love XM digital radio and listen to “The Message”, “Coffeehouse”, “The Pulse” and “Sur La Route” channels.
Favorite vacation spot: Amish Country Lancaster, PA
Guilty pleasure: Chocolate everything.
Michael Richbart
Director of Youth
Education: Currently attending Houghton College with a major in Bible and Intercultural studies
What I love about the Buffalo area: fishing
Celebrity I most look alike: Randy Ortin
On my ipod: Chris Tomlin, passion band, Hillsong
My favorite vacation spot: Virginia Islands
Brad Bauer
Director of Vinekidz (Children’s Ministry)
Education: US Marine Corps
Pursuing a Bachelors of Business Administration degree through Indiana Wesleyan University
My worst job ever: Never had a job I didn’t learn something from.
What I love about the Buffalo area: the people
Celebrity I most look alike: Stallone (profile view)
Music I enjoy: Matt Maher, Lincoln Brewster, Third Day, Apologetix & U2
My favorite vacation spot: Florida
Guilty Pleasure: Cheese & jelly sandwiches
Steve Priola
Executive Lay Pastor & Men’s Ministry
My worst job ever: Kitchen cleanup
What I love about the Buffalo area: the people, sports, weather
Celebrity I most look alike: Tom Jones when I was young.
On my ipod: Praise music, James Taylor, Nat King Cole, Eagles
My favorite vacation spot: Florida
Barbara Kaczmarek
Prayer Coordinator
Education: MBA from University at Buffalo
My worst job ever: Worked two days as manager of the Shoe Department at Kmart
What I love about the Buffalo area: the people – they are “real”
My favorite vacation spot: Captiva Island
Diane Emser
Sunday AM Coordinator
Education: Bryant & Stratton, Associates degree in secretarial science
My worst job ever: Spencer Gifts
What I love about the Buffalo area: Spring & fall
On my ipod: Christian & country music
My favorite vacation spot: Carribean Islands
Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate!
Jason Hallnan
Outreach
Education: Associates degree
My worst job ever: Fast food
What I love about the Buffalo area: Summer activity
Celebrity I most look alike: Keanu Reeves
On my ipod: Words with Friends, Kindle
My favorite vacation spot: Arizona
Guilty Pleasure: Fudge Brownies
Rebecca Hallnan
Outreach
Education: Associate in Ministry of the Arts
My worst job ever: Tim Horton’s and Walgreens
What I love about the Buffalo area: Niagara Falls and the fall colors
Celebrity I most look alike: Jessica Simson
On my ipod: Jeremy Camp, Newsboys – God’s Not Dead, Mandisa
My favorite vacation spot: Arizona & Algonquin Canada
Guilty Pleasure: Cheese, pepperoni and crackers
Gail Nunn
Office Assistant
Gail’s friendly voice and warm personality will be sure to help you with any questions when you call our office!