Sunday, February 26, after the morning service, we will select six biblically qualified men to serve on our Board of Directors and as Deacons.
Jamie Dato – Board of Directors
What college did you attend? Undergraduate at Cedarville University; Graduate at Ashland University
When did you join Northwest? I started attending in May 1999 and became a member in May 2000.
What is your ministry here? Velocity leader, help lead a Young Adult Small Group, Local Missions Team, and the snow removal team.
What is your favorite scripture?
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7–8
What do you like about Northwest? The never-wavering preaching of God’s Word, the many opportunities to serve locally and abroad, and the people I get to serve with on Sundays and through various ministries.
When did you accept Christ? I was eight years old and in the third grade while learning about photosynthesis.
Family: Brooke and I married in 2003. We have two boys, Boston (16), and Bracken (10).
Brad Hulls – Board of Directors
What college did you attend? The Ohio State University
When did you join Northwest? We first visited Northwest in August 2001 and became members a few years later in March 2004. So over 20 years ago!
What is your ministry here? I have served in Guest Services, helped with Financial Peace classes, and a new outreach coming soon 😀. I also currently serve on the board of Joel Penton’s LifeWise Academy.
What is your favorite scripture?
With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26
What do you like about Northwest? Authentic, unapologetic Bible teaching.
When did you accept Christ? At the age of 37, during a difficult business partnership, I surrendered my life to Christ and He lifted the burden from me. So when my situation seemed impossible for me, with God, things worked out!
Family: I will have been married to my wonderful, supportive wife of 39 years this April.
We have two daughters, Sarah who lives in Lexington, South Carolina, with her husband Derek, and Andrea, who lives in Cleveland and is engaged to be married to Jordan this September.
Phil McEvoy – Board of Directors
What college did you attend? I like to tell people I went to HKU… Hard Knocks University. In reality, I attended classes at Columbus State University. Business training through many courses included Advanced Leadership Institute at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio’s Leadership Experience (BXLX).
When did you join Northwest? Lisa, Amanda, and I began attending Northwest in 1999 and became members in 2002.
What is your ministry here? Guest Services
What is your favorite scripture? I’d have to say that at this stage in my life, Proverbs 3:5–6 are my favorite verses.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”
Proverbs 3:5–6
What do you like about Northwest? First and foremost, it is the unashamed preaching of the Word of God. God’s truth is spoken from the pulpit, and lost souls are saved regularly as a result! It is also the people of Northwest Bible who are genuine, loving, and caring. There is also a heart for the lost in this church. Whether in Hilliard, Ohio, or across the globe, Northwest Bible embraces and engages in the great commission to seek the lost for Jesus’ sake.
When did you accept Christ? I accepted Christ at a church camp in Carrolton, Ohio, when I was 15. I struggled with walking the walk until I was in my mid-twenties when God finally revealed to me that I could truly have a relationship with Him. His Word became vibrant and new.
Family: Lisa and I married in 1996. We have an adult daughter, Amanda, and her husband Philip Bryant. Our first grandchild (boy) is due March 12!
Scott Thomson – Board of Directors
What college did you attend? Cedarville University class of 1997
When did you join Northwest? We joined Northwest in 1999 after Tiffany, and I got married but have attended faithfully since 1997.
What is your ministry here? Building and Grounds, Guest Services, and Financial Stewardship.
What is your favorite scripture?
As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.”
Psalm 18:30
What do you like about Northwest? I love sitting in a church on Sunday that preaches the Word and holds fast to an unchanging message in the midst of an ever-changing world. And knowing that my kids are spiritually challenged and cared for in a Biblical setting gives my wife and me such comfort.
When did you accept Christ? I accepted Christ in the summer of 1981 when I was 6, sitting on the front lawn of Plum Bible Baptist Church during VBS.
Family: Tiffany and I married in 1999. We have three children, Annie (15), Oliver (12), Evie (10).
Mark Calahan – Deacon
What college did you attend? My higher education began in the United Kingdom, where I attended my first year of college, after returning to the USA, I attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
When did you join Northwest? My first service was on Christmas Eve in 2003. My wife and I became members a few months later.
What is your ministry here? I serve with the men’s ministry, Dudes2Dads, and the Security Team. I have previously served in Awana and at VBS.
What is your favorite scripture?
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.”
Romans 1:16
What do you like about Northwest? At Northwest Bible, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is preached unashamedly, clearly, and boldly every Sunday!
When did you accept Christ? I believed in the saving message of the Gospel and called upon Christ in May of 2001.
Family: Ilze and I were married on January 26, 2002. We have four children, Nathan (19), Zoe (16), Matthew (14), and Sadie (9).
Brady Eller – Deacon
What college did you attend? The Ohio State University
When did you join Northwest? January 2009
What is your ministry here? Worship Team and Awana
What is your favorite scripture?
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
Philippians 1:21
What do you like about Northwest? The way that God is using the people and the ministries to grow His church and spread the Gospel!
When did you accept Christ? Five years old at my grandparents’ house in Iowa.
Family: I married my wife, Britney Caye, in December 2011 at Northwest! We met when she was 13, and I was 15 at Dublin Baptist Church. We have two daughters, Brooklyn (8), and Brienna (5).
Bob Hart – Deacon
What college did you attend? Eastern Michigan University
When did you join Northwest? I think I first visited Northwest in 2004, and I became a member in April 2007.
What is your ministry here? I‘m currently serving on the Search Team and the Security Team.
What is your favorite scripture? This changes based on this season of life that I’m in. There are so many verses that speak to me, but currently, it is… John 3:30. HE>i
He must increase, but I must decrease.”
John 3:30
What do you like about Northwest? I love being part of a church that loves God and loves people! Every Sunday, my family and I look forward to hearing the truth of God‘s word, worshiping with our church family, and connecting with new guests and other church members.
When did you accept Christ? I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior when I was 33.
Family: My wife, Tara, and I married in 2007. We have three boys, Tague (12), Ridge (9), and Jude (6).