Pastoral Placement

Congregations actively in the search process:

   Brook Park – Forming search committee.  Ryan Lopez is serving as interim pastor.

   Center- Profile completed.  Joe Routh serving as interim pastor.  

Congregations that have not yet begun the Search Process or have chosen not to seek at this time:

   Akron First- Wayne Kissel serving as interim pastor.

   Freeburg- Ed Wartluft serving as preacher.    

   Owl Creek- Charles Barnhill serving as interim pastor.

   Silver Creek- Jason Martin serving as preacher.

   Sugar Creek West- Search Committee formed.  Ministry team of three for interim.

Congregations that have completed the Search Process:

     Eden- Jamie Spencer called as pastor on December 7, 2025. 

     Jonah's People- Mark Self called as pastor effective on December 14, 2025.

 Please contact Kris Hawk, District Executive at 330-612-2086 with questions about any of the above pastoral positions.  

Updated 12/14/2025