OUR STAFF & LEADERSHIP

The Farmdale family Leadership Team

Doug Toothman, Elder

Cliff Townsend, Elder

Jerod Parsons, Elder

Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
- Heb. 13:7

Chad Tiller, Deacon

Mike Young, Elder

Derek James, Preacher

Although Derek claims Winchester, OH as his hometown, he did not move there until the summer before his freshman year of high school. It was during his time at North Adams High School (Seaman, OH) that he met his soul mate and future wife, Liz. After graduating high school, Derek went on to study Music Ministry at Kentucky Christian University, followed a year later by Liz.

It was during his time there that Derek came to realize that he was gifted in youth work and preaching. For that reason he and Liz chose to transfer to Johnson Bible College (now Johnson University) in Knoxville TN where he double majored in Preaching and Youth Ministry.

Following two years at Johnson, Derek and Liz moved back home where they were given the opportunity to be the interns at the Countryside Church of Christ in Seaman, OH. Upon the completion of their internship, Derek began his first youth ministry in 2011 at the Waverly (OH) Church of Christ.

He has since spent more than seven years in ministry and began at Farmdale in January of 2018. Derek has a great passion for the growth of the Lord’s church and is excited to be a member of the leadership at Farmdale. He greatly anticipates what the future holds for him, his family, and the church as he continues to serve here.

When Derek is not working, he enjoys spending as much time as possible with Liz and their three children, Daniel, Eva, and Kenslee. Derek also greatly enjoys grilling out, watching movies, and playing many musical instruments.

Kara Johnson, church secretary

Kara joined the staff at Farmdale in June of 2017. She oversees all the clerical responsibilities and enjoys working alongside the leadership of the church.

Farmdale has been her home church for many years, and she has been very active in a variety of ministries throughout her time here.

In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors, going to coffee shops, creating product to sell and spending time with family and friends.