Weymouth Campus

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

I LOVE nicknames! I’ve been called Moose (when I stepped on a friends foot in 6th grade), Preacher and Rev. But most of the time, Dave works just fine.

2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?

Eternally Optimistic Team Motivator

3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

Acts 20:24 is my life verse. I love Paul’s heart and desire to share God’s grace with people.

4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

I love to hike and help serve in any way I can.

5.) What is your favorite cereal?

Oatmeal with brown sugar. Actually, I love most anything with brown sugar!

6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

Over

7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

Visit Ireland, Cleveland Browns Super Bowl Parade, Tour Israel

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

Mike
2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?

“You should go talk to Mike about that.” – Dave Ambrose, Lead Pastor
3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

1 Samuel 3:10 – “Then Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.'”
4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

I enjoy time with my family and playing basketball
5.) What is your favorite cereal?

Not a big cereal fan. If I’m eating breakfast I’m going eggs.
6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

Doesn’t matter. All that matters is there’s still toilet paper left
7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

I don’t have a bucket list. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever really given it much thought. Maybe developing a bucket list should be on my bucket list?

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

Tony or mate is fine.

2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?

I help volunteers use their gifts and passions in the creative arts to lead others in worship of God. I want God’s beauty and goodness to be reflected in everything we do.

3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.”

4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

Music is my big passion project. I write, record and produce music in my basement.
5.) What is your favorite cereal?

It’s gotta be Fruit Loops.

6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

Over – I’m not a lunatic.

7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

I’d love to have kids, go to Europe and visit Israel. Maybe not all in the same year.

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

Just Jodi

2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?

Children’s Champion and Maestro of Chaos- it’s a toss up!!

3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

Eph. 3:20

4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

I love the band I’m in- Almost Cool and all things MHS Choirs and Encore

5.) What is your favorite cereal?

Plain Cheerios with lots of sugar, strawberries and a piece of toast.

6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

Over- the only way it should hang

7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

Alaskan Cruise
Parachuting
Joining the Red Cross for Disaster Relief

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

Clint, Big C

2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?

I help people find community and live out our Find, Follow, Share mission.

3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

John 17:3 – Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

I am passionate about the subject of philosophy and the spiritual transformation it can invite when done well. I enjoy contributing to the field academically and sharing the fruits of my study through talks and podcasts. Ask me about it sometime!

5.) What is your favorite cereal?

Steak and Eggs. Cereal is a weak breakfast.

6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

Over is easier to tear off, Under gives you a bit more space – I have chosen the perk of Over.

7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

Publish a book. Travel to Athens and Israel. Rank up to Master in Chess.

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

My full name is Daniel Joseph, but everyone has always called me DJ. Although when I met my wife, I told her my real name was Don Juan, and she believed me for the first 6 months of us dating.

2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?

Middle-aged Middle Schooler

3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

Exodus 14:14: The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.

4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

I have six kids, so most of my passion projects involve them. I love to watch and cheer them on in sports or activities they are involved in. We also love family game night, bike riding, swimming, ice cream- anything together!

5.) What is your favorite cereal?

Reese’s puffs

6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

It depends on the day and who put the roll-on. I am just happy when there is toilet paper in there!

7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

• Win the Anniversary dance at a wedding
• Visit Israel and float in the Dead Sea
• Eat all 31 Baskin Robbins flavors

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

Tami, but I’ll answer to almost anything if it’s said kindly!

2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?

Wrangler of Kids, Supporter of Volunteers and Organizer of all the things

3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said: ‘Here am I. Send me!'”

4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

Crocheting stuffed animals for kids and adults

5.) What is your favorite cereal?

Pumpkin Flax Granola (from Aldi – the greatest grocery store ever!)

6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

Over, of course! And I will fix it if it’s hanging incorrectly.

7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

Travel to all 50 states, learn to knit, go on adventures with my family

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

Melody

2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?

Chief Organizer

3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

Isaiah 30:15

4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

I like to read, crochet and spend time with family.

5.) What is your favorite cereal?

Honey Crisp

6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

The right way — OVER (as per the original patent)!

7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

Travel to England and Ireland, Hike more National Parks, and create a Prayer Labyrinth in my backyard

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

Michelle

2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?
Data Gathering, HR Managing, Retreat Planning, Fill-in-the-Gaps Multi-Tasker who Greets with a Smile 🙂

3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

Romans 8:38-39, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

I enjoy volunteering with my family for Fair Parking, Operation Christmas Child shopping and delivering meals and gifts to those in need during the holidays. I also have fun being Team Mom to the Medina High School Bowling Club and #1 Fan to my BGSU Falcon Marching Band Clarinet.

5.) What is your favorite cereal?

Krave – TRUTH: I have eaten a whole box as a snack!

6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

Either – I have no preference at all. However, folding towels is a whole different story!

7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

– Sail on a Cruise Ship
– Visit Australia
– Ride the 465ft tall Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey!

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

No nicknames. My mom sent me to kindergarten with strict instructions, ‘If anyone tries to call you Nikki, you tell them that your name is Nicole.’ That explains a lot, really.

2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?

Passionate lover of all things MISSIONS who is so THANKFUL and EXCITED that she gets to do all things MISSIONS, serving with all the AMAZING people who also love all the missional things!

3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

Zephaniah 3:17 – The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.

I love how this verse captures both the strength of God as a warrior as well as the nurturing God, who sings over me. I’m learning to hold the tension of both of those images.

4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

CrossFit with my husband in the wee hours of the morning, followed by coffee and great conversation!

5.) What is your favorite cereal?

Bacon and eggs

6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

Over. Duh.

7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

– Experience Hawaii
– Grand-kids!

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

Brian, B, B-Diddy, The Notorious B.R.I,  The Brian Ray Alonzo Experience, Son, Dad, and Stacy’s Husband.

2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?

Communicate all of the things to all of the people.

3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

Galatians 5:13-14 – “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'”

4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

Supporting global missionaries, foster care for local children and spending too much money on guitars.

5.) What is your favorite cereal?

Fruity Pebbles.

6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

Under. Also, any bathroom with a bidet is the place for me.

7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

– Take a nap

– Build an old school video arcade console

– Watch a game at all Major League Baseball stadiums

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

Ry

2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?

High School Pastor who inspires, encourages, and believes in high school kids and all others.

3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

Joshua 1:9

4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

I love to work with kids and go on mission trips. I also love football and ultimate frisbee and pretty much all sports, love to go on bike rides with my wife, hang out with friends and family, and love to travel on road trips.

5.) What is your favorite cereal?

Apple Jacks

6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

Over

7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

– to be blessed to create a secret passage way in my house one day

– to be blessed to be a Dad to kids and a yellow lab

– to be blessed to own my all time dream car – a white Jeep Wrangler sport edition.

1.) What name/nickname do you prefer to be called?

While living in California, somehow I acquired the nickname, “Dickie Poo”and they still call me that today. Adding more confusion, I have also been called Rick, Dicky, and Dick. HOWEVER, Rich is just fine.

2.) If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do here, what would it be?

Love everyone Jesus sends my way, hoping to bring comfort to life’s tough moments.

3.) What is your favorite verse from The Bible?

John 15:13 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Greater love has no one that this, that one lay down his life for his friends.

4.) What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

My “work” is Building Monitor/Manger on Duty” at Medina Community Recreation Center. It is a part time position with all the uncool hours. My volunteering passion is here at Heartland as the Volunteer Pastoral Care Coordinator.

5.) What is your favorite cereal?

Generic Oatmeal. Quick, fast and easy.

6.) Which way does your toilet paper hang on the wall – over or under?

I don’t understand the question…. there’s only one way…over the top.

7.) What are three things still left on your bucket list?

I have lived outside Los Angeles and on Hilton Head and visited three islands in Hawaii and somehow have never gotten on a surfboard. I aim to learn to surf before I have to mount my walker to a board. Having a book published has been one for a long time however, I have a book at the publishing company right now. I have done acting, print work and a few TV commercials, yet I really hope to land a role in a big screen movie.