Position: Senior Minister Family: Married to Teresa for 25 years and has 4 children, Brandyn (24 - works for WTWO & WFXW television stations in Terra Haute, IN), Kristyn (22 - student, swimmer at Ashland University), Jordyn (20 - freshman at Cincinnati Christian University), and Brooklyn (18 - senior at West Holmes High School). Hometown: Harrison, Ohio Educational Background: BS Christian Ministries, Cincinnati Christian University Career Background: I began my career as the Youth Minister at the Miamitown Church of Christ, Miamitown, OH in 1984 while still in college. From there, I became the Youth and Education Minister with the Ripley Church of Christ, Big Prairie, OH. After 8 years in that capacity, I became the Senior Minister, serving for 5 years. In 2000, Bright Christian Church, Lawrenceburg, Indiana called me to be the Associate Minister. Following 9 years in that capacity, I returned to Ripley Church in June 2009 to be the Senior Minister. Best Part of Ministry: Being able to see lives changed. It's exciting to see how God works and uses people to influence people. Specifically, I like being able to be used in many different ways; not being locked into the same routine. Hobbies: Coaching baseball and softball. Auto racing. Tractor Pulls. Fishing. Spending time with my family traveling. Cruising!! Interesting tid-bit: I like to cook. I get terrible motion sick just riding in a car but I enjoy cruising on a ship.
Position: Youth Minister
Family: Married to
Kelly for 8 years and has 3 children, Mattie (6 years old), Morgan (4 years
old), and McKenna (2 years old).
Hometown: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Educational Background: 2 Years at Johnson Bible College, 1 Year at
Louisville Bible College, and currently attempting to continue education
through correspondence, and conferences. Career Background: I was called into ministry at the age of 18 and perused
it ever since. I began as a volunteer at a church during a transition between
paid staff and after that went to Bible College.
Best Part of Ministry: Seeing excitement in the live of youth. It's
like a light goes on and they "get it" when they learn how to apply
what they have learned in scripture to their lives. Hobbies: Recording music, videographer, photography, web-design,
and eating Skyline chili.
Interesting tid-bit: My favorite pop is Ale-8-one, a ginger ale
drink made in Winchester, Kentucky. It is only distributed within the state of
Kentucky, except for one local store here in Ohio.
Family: Married to Keith Marcum (May 23, 1981). Keith
works at Stahl in Wooster, Ohio. We have three grown sons: Rod, Kris
& Andrew. Rod and his wife Mandi, live in Brinkhaven,
Ohio with our granddaughter Keira ("Special K");
Kris and his wife Ann, live in Lakewood, Ohio; Andrew lives in Wooster, Ohio.
Hometown: Wooster, Ohio
Educational Background: Graduated in
1977 from AllenEastHigh School in Lafayette, Ohio.
Career Background: Began my office
career February of 1980 at the Wayne County Clerk of Courts and most recently
worked for the Wayne County Municipal Court as the Judges' secretary.
Best Part of Ministry: Seeing people put
their faith into practice & being able to work in a great atmosphere
Hobbies: reading, scrapbooking
Interesting tid-bits: I really would really
love to learn a second language
Ripley Church of Christ, 12298 County Road 330, Big Prairie, OH 44611 330.567.2320
