Who we are

Rooted in the heart of downtown Lancaster, Ohio, we stand as a beacon of faith, love, and dedication to the spiritual growth of our community. In worship, we are intentionally centered on Holy Scripture, opening ourselves to the transforming power of Christ in our lives, and leaving inspired to go into the world and make disciples. We are welcoming to all—committed to fostering meaningful relationships and deeper connections with God as we engage through our music, message, and missions.

Our Calling

Music

Message

Missions

Our Values

Rooted

Welcoming

Beacon

Intentional

Pastor Nathan Loudon

Nathan J. Loudon, Pastor/Head of Staff, is a 2005 graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where he received his Masters of Divinity. Nathan also graduated from Bethany College of Lindsborg, KS in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Religion.

Nathan has previously pastored churches in Pennsylvania and Kansas, as well as doing youth ministry in Florida. Though not originally from the Buckeye state, he is pleased to have been called here in 2020.

Nathan enjoys preaching, teaching, and providing pastoral care. He feels called to deepen the intentionality of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. Though study and ongoing learning are aspects of his calling, Nathan prefers interpersonal engagement to academic pursuits. Often, Nathan begins each workday at a local coffee shop, L-City.

Nathan enjoys spending time with his wife of twenty-three years, Stephanie, and keeping up with their four kids William, Claire, Emma, and Maggie. In his rare spare time, Nathan likes to hike, garden, sing, eat ice cream, and watch NFL football (Go Steelers!).

Meet the Team

  • John McClain

    Director of Music & Worship

    Bio

  • Stephanie Loudon

    Director of Family & Children’s Ministries

    Bio

  • Leyton Mathias

    Youth Group Leader

    Bio

  • Jenny Miller

    Administrative Assistant

    Bio

  • Caryn Ginter

    Pianist & Accompanist

    Bio

  • Julie Turnbull

    AV Director

    Bio

Elders

    • Barb Callahan, Youth

    • Scott Craft, Building & Grounds

    • Tiffany Culver, Worship & Music

    • John Davis, Personnel

    • Dave Brennan, Mission

    • Karianne Havlicek, Family & Children

    • David Ray, Building & Grounds

    • John Turnbull, Technology

    • Ken Culver, Finance

    • Laura Lee Gayfield, Finance

    • Karen Hardie, Growth

    • Todd Young, Adult Connections

Deacons

    • Barbara Brown

    • Carolyn Hiestand

    • Carolyn Hoyt

    • Judy Custer

    • Molly Hampshire

    • Derrill Weaver

    • Suzanne Culver

    • Jenny Ray

    • Ron Swain