Pastor Pursley draws upon his 35+ years of pastoral experience to lead and disciple the staff. He serves with the elders in providing vision and direction for Maranatha Bible Church. As the senior pastor from Maranatha’s beginning, he is passionate about the church remaining true to biblical principles. He is an effective communicator of God’s Word and is committed to an expository style of preaching. God has used Pastor Pursley to consult with and help other churches. He has travelled…  Read more.

Steve has two great loves in his life: a love for family, and a love for the church. Steve worked with the youth for many years, but now greatly values working with adults, taking the church to the community in practical ways, seeing churches planted, and preaching and teaching God’s Word. Steve is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Liberty Theological Seminary. Steve is happily married to Lee Anne who has been his encourager, partner and co-worker for 23…  Read more.

Adam’s passion is to know God, and to make God known. His desire is to see the lost get found, and the found get lost in the presence of our Holy God. He believes that true worship is a lifestyle that reflects Jesus. “True worship is when all you are reflects all that He is.” – Dr. Tony Evans. Adam has a BME from Wright State University, a MM from Louisiana State University, and is currently completing his dissertation for…  Read more.

Rob has been in ministry since 1991, 13 of those years working with junior high students. He is now serving as the Assimilation Pastor helping people connect with the rest of the Maranatha family. He enjoys helping people discover and use their spiritual gifts and God-given abilities to meet the needs of – and build up – the body of Christ. Rob teaches an ABF and oversees the deacon and benevolence ministries at the church. He is a graduate of…  Read more.

Craig is a dynamic speaker and advocate for the family. He speaks passionately about the issues that impact individuals, families, and church leadership. His outgoing personality, knowledge of the Scripture, and wit enable him to relate to people of various ages, professions, and interests. Craig communicates the truth of God’s Word in a way that is both challenging and encouraging. He is the author of three books: Navigating Toward Home, Carved In Stone, and Going The Distance. Craig has served in full-time ministry…  Read more.

Nathan has attended Maranatha since it began in 1995 and appreciates the support and training he has received here. He has led the college-age ministry (Thrive) since 2008 and enjoys it because it because it is such an important time to walk with the Lord as you make life-directing choices. Nathan graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Pastoral Studies and from Baptist Bible Seminary with a Master of Ministry degree. He is currently working toward his Master…  Read more.

Bruce and his wife Shoshanna live in Uniontown with their daughters Ella, Sophia, and Lydia. Bruce is a dedicated fan of the Florida Gators, Buffalo Bills, and Cleveland Indians. Bruce has been on the ministry staff at Maranatha since July 2008. He loves working with the Sr. High students because of their energy in life and their desire to connect with each other and with God. Bruce has a deep love for God’s Word and a passion for seeing the…  Read more.

Adam’s greatest desire for ministry is to see students encounter the incredible love and grace of Jesus Christ. He prays that every junior high student would commit to shamelessly proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, the greatest story ever told. Lastly, Adam longs to see true life-change in the students God entrusts to him, as they live on mission with Jesus. Adam graduated from Cedarville University in 2011, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Comprehensive Bible with a minor…  Read more.

Debbie and her husband Mark live in Green, Ohio with their two daughters Taylor and Tessa.  They have attended Maranatha almost since its beginning. Debbie has volunteered in the Children’s Ministry Department for over ten years and has been on staff for almost five years.  She loves working with children. Debbie has a Master’s Degree in Education and has a Pre-K thru 8thgrade teaching certificate.  She taught in an elementary school prior to becoming a mom.   She feels blessed to…  Read more.

Don earned a master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Liberty Seminary, and began work towards Doctor of Ministries Degree at Baptist Bible College & Seminary.He worked in the defense industry before taking an early retirement to work full time in ministry. Currently Don is responsible for the Care ministry, the Connection ministry (for those 50+), and teaches the SALT ABF. He also teaches for Moody Bible Institute. Don and his wife of 50 years, Corrinne, delight in ministering to people…  Read more.

Cathy has worked in women’s ministry for 9 years. She teaches the ladies ABF, an evening Bible study, and has responsibility for our women’s programs including Bible studies, mentoring, craft nights and special events. She considers this opportunity to be a gift from God! Cathy also works part-time at ACS Learning as a consultant. She graduated from The University of Akron and lives in Jackson Township. Cathy enjoys travel, theatre, shopping, and biking. Her favorite verse is Hebrews 11:6, “And…  Read more.

Sara has been at Maranatha since it started and is grateful to the Lord for allowing her to serve in the ministry where she grew up.  Sara’s husband, Aaron grew up just down the road in Medina, Ohio. Both Aaron and Sara graduated from Cedarville University. They were married in 2006 and soon after adopted their first “child,” a dog named Joey. Aaron and Sara lived in New York City for two years while Aaron taught high school special education…  Read more.

Since her high school years, Jamie has been developing an interest in guiding young people toward a greater love for the Lord. She has been involved in tutoring a young girl and serving in the children’s ministry at Maranatha. Jamie is very excited about the opportunity God has given her to serve the Senior High students at Maranatha. Above all, she wants the students to become all that God wants them to be by surrendering to Him. Jamie graduated from…  Read more.

Michael Graening joined Maranatha in 2010.  He leads worship in the Family Life Center each week.  He also works with the Alive Festival at Atwood Lake in Ohio.   Michael is married to Megan and has two children.