Findlay Evangelical Free Church

Blair Hayward, Senior Pastor

Blair is originally from Ontario, Canada.  He came to the United States on a baseball scholarship in 1994.  He graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1999 with a degree in telecommunication arts.  He met his wife, Gina, at Butler University and they were married July 1, 2000.  Blair received his degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in December 2002 with a Masters in Divinity with an emphasis in Evangelism.  After graduating, he and Gina moved to St. Joseph to begin their ministry at The Chapel.  After serving at The Chapel as an Associate Pastor for seven years, Blair came to Findlay E-Free to serve as our Senior Pastor in September of 2010.  The Haywards have two daughters, Reegan and Marah.

I was born…in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Life verse…It is my goal for this verse to be true of me when my life is over; Acts11:24 “…for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.  And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.”

My worst habit is…biting my finger nails.

My childhood ambition was…to play Major League baseball.

My idea of a perfect day is…going for a hike in the mountains with a few friends in the morning, eating a delicious lunch, taking a walk with Gina and Reegan on the beach in the afternoon, going to a Triple-A baseball game at night and eating a giant pretzel.

I have travelled to…Colorado, Alaska, Washington, Arizona, California, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Romania, Florida, North Carolina, Mexico…and other places.

My significant others are…Gina, my wife, and our daughters, Reegan and Marah. Biggest pet peeve…people who don’t put their cart in the corral in the store parking lot…especially when it is 10 feet away!

What’s on my bookshelf…lots of books I intend to read.

Transforming experience…surrending my life to Jesus Christ at Elm St. Christian Church in Olney, IL, February 4, 1996.

My ideal vacation would be…going to a place with a beautiful beach and majestic mountains.  Gina could hit the beach and I could climb a mountain.

I am happiest when…I have no pressing needs to meet and I am using the time to play some sport with my friends.

Best advice I would give a 20 year old…follow and serve God, act with integrity, and follow Dave Ramsey’s plan for the money God gives you!

Jeff Korhorn, Pastor of Student Ministries

Jeff Korhorn BA, MM. received his BA degree from Moody Bible Institute & his Master’s degree from Bethel College.  He is a certified Crisis Pregnancy & marriage counselor and is licensed with the Evangelical Free Church.  He has been serving as our full-time youth pastor since 2006.

Jeff is married to Shellie, and has four children: Benjamin, Micah, Abigail, & Eliana.  He enjoys paintball, the outdoors, playing with his kids & talking to people.  Around town you will find Jeff working out, riding his bike, hiking with his family and their dog in the woods, or getting a latte for his wife.

Jeff’s main passion in life is to grow in His love for God & to help people become lifelong followers of Jesus.  A favorite verse is

Deuteronomy 6:4-5.  “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!  5″You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.

One other interesting fact about Jeff is that he has officially completed his “Bucket List” by seeing his third child come to Jesus & having recently traveled on a study trip in Israel.

Rob Tompkins, Pastor of Worship Arts

Rob’s family roots are in the Mississippi River town of Hannibal, Missouri, though he lived most of his childhood in the Pacific Northwest.  After turning from staunch atheism to follow Christ as a senior in high school, he received his Bachelors degree in Music Education from Hannibal-LaGrange College (where he met his wife, now of 14 years).  He earned his Masters degree in Music Theory from the University of North Texas.  As a “Teaching Fellow” at UNT, firmly entrenched in further studies, Rob was surprised to sense the Lord calling him to service on the ministerial staff of a church, focusing on music and worship.  In 2007 God brought Rob and Angela (and their 2 kids) out of west Texas to serve at Findlay E-Free.

Dave Cass, Pastor of Adult Ministries

Pastor Dave’s responsibilities include developing E-Free’s adult education offerings on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, as well as overseeing our Small Group ministry.  He and his wife, Fran, are the parents of three grown sons.  Dave and Fran both enjoy serving in teaching roles at E-Free; Dave regularly teaches an adult class and Fran teaches in Children’s Church.  Dave has a BA in Bible and Theology from Appalachian Bible College and has served as senior pastor at another church for 6 1/2 years.  Dave’s favorite verses are

2 Peter 1:2-4 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

I would love to welcome you to E-Free soon.

Traci Stump, Office Coordinator

Traci received her BA in Special Education from Purdue University.  She has attended E-Free since she moved to Findlay in 1993, and joined the staff in 2000, first as Director of Children’s Ministries, and then in 2005, she became the Office Coordinator.  Traci oversees the operation of the church and E-Free’s various outreach ministries.    She loves being married to Mike and being the mother of two terrific daughters.  She also enjoys a good book, good friends, and good chocolate (ok — any chocolate), and can frequently be found working one of many crochet projects.

One of Traci’s favorite passages is

2 Corinthians 1:3-4: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

These verses remind her that God is our Comforter and that there is purpose to every trial we go through.

Kristie Scarlett, Children’s Ministry Director

Kristie graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education.  She moved to Findlay from Illinois in 2000.  She has been married to her husband, Chuck, for 20 years and has two children:  a daughter, Kailie 16 and a son, Keaton 13.  She has worked as a Kindergarten teacher and most recently home schooled her son.  She enjoys relaxing at home with her family, reading a good book and eating out.

Angela Bergman, Area Coordinator (Birth-6 yrs.)

1 Timothy 4:12  Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example of the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

Megan Leichty, Area Coordinator (1st-4th grade)

Megan graduated from The Unviersity of Findlay with a Bachelors of Science degree in Early Childhood Education in 2004 and in 2006 received her Master’s degree in Education.  She has been married to her husband, Casey, for 7 years and has twin boys, Benjamin and Josiah that are 4.  She has worked as a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher before her boys were born.  She enjoys spending time with family and friends, shopping, and playing volleyball.

Philippians 4:6  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Luann Lee, Administrative Assistant

Luann has been with E-Free since May of 2005 and if you happen to stop into the office on Monday thru Friday, she will be the one to greet you.  She enjoys teaching the 2-3 year olds Sunday School class, reading and hanging out with family and friends.

Luann and her husband, Greg, have three grown children and one grandchild.

Luann finds comfort in Psalm 46:10

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

Kathy Rodabaugh, Music & Youth Secretary

Kathy Rodabaugh has been assisting E-Free’s youth and worship pastors since May, 2001. She was born and raised in Findlay.  After attending Cedarville University for a year, Kathy married Mark and later graduated from The University of Findlay with a bachelor’s degree in Communications (Public Relations emphasis).

The Rodabaughs have two adult children, Jeremy and Emilie, and a teenager, Dean.  They have been members at E-Free since December, 1993.

The Bible verse that has been most meaningful to Kathy is

Job 23:10–”But He knows the way that I take; when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”

Gary Fleming, Assistant Facilities Manager

God’s hand lead me to Findlay E-Free in 2007 and thanks to him I’m still here.  I came to find the Lord here, first by helping Alvin, then by attending church.