Family
I have two wonderful parents and an older brother that live in Liberty, SC. My Mom is an office manager at a Doctor's office and my Dad is an electronic technician by day, and a karate instructor by night. They are a super cool family!

Random Facts
I love tea and coffee. I spend way to much money at Panera. Charleston is one of my favorite cities, and one day I want to travel the world.

People who have inspired me
Obviously Jesus! My parents have inspired me tons. They have supported me in so many ways, and I'm forever grateful. My close-friends are always encouraging me to grow in my faith. My roommate, she is one of the most amazing women I know, and she helps challenge me and my faith daily. Finally, the girls in my journey group. The 10th and 11th grade girls in my group are doing such big things for God, and it inspires me to see how God is working in their lives!

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I moved to Rock Hill at the age of 10; so I guess you could say I’m a hometown girl. I received a BA in education from Furman University and promptly moved to the beach, the dream of most twenty-year olds. I taught school for several years and then took a position as the administrator of my church in Pawleys Island. In 2003 I moved back to Rock Hill to open a small business with my family. I started working for NRHC in November of 2010 as the bookkeeper.

In my free time you can usually find me cooking in the kitchen, walking the dog, scrapbooking at my craft table, knitting in a comfy chair, or hanging out with my family.

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Family
Engaged to Samantha Hughes

Education
Colleton County High School (2005) ~ Walterboro, SC
Winthrop University (2005-present) ~ Rock Hill, SC
• Bachelor's in Music Education

Random Facts
I am really into Marching Band (all facets). I am a very picky eater, so eating out is always an adventure (sorry samantha). I do not like any item that is in a salad, or food with weird textures. ALSO, I am very weary of meat items with bones..... I grew up on a farm (yes, please no laughter). I can play most any band instrument. My favorite beverage will always be sweet tea. I have only one weakness in life and that is to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. I learned how to drive a tractor at age 9 and started driving cars at age 12.

People who have inspired me
JESUS! need I say more??
Samantha Hughes (my future bride), she is my best friend and my other/better half.
My mom, she is amazing!
My grandparents, who helped lead me to Christ
My cousins who are like siblings to me! (who show me what love is really about!)
Frances Chan (he's cool but Im not obsessed like some ....chris)
Ed Young Jr
Sherry Pruner, (who always works much harder than I ever do, haha)

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Family
Married my wife Natalie in December 2007
Recently bought our first home here in Rock Hill

Education
Charleston Southern University—Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry (2004)
Working on a Master of Divinity in Youth Ministry from South Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (hope to finish this in 2015)

Random Facts
Part of the calling that I feel God has placed on my life is to train people to be equipped in youth ministry. I would like to be a professor of youth ministry at a university. I love the idea of training church leaders who will in turn train leaders in their churches to encourage youth to grow closer to God. I often dream about being in school or teaching, which only fuels my desire.
I grew up in York, about 30 minutes from Rock Hill. One of my roommates in college introduced me to North Rock Hill Church. Shortly after graduating from CSU, I began working for the church as the primary youth pastor.
In our spare time, Natalie and I enjoy our collection of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. I also have fun playing bass guitar.
My wife is crazy about Clemson football. She has been successful at making a fan out of me (not hard when you consider how great Clemson is). We love board games (especially Ticket to Ride). We both love having people over to our house.

People Who Have Influenced Me
Jesus (is it right to say someone has "influenced me" when they have they have totally turned my world upside down?), Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner, The ReThink Group, Francis Chan (I do not have a man crush on him!), my wife Natalie, my youth pastor Skip, Dr. Keith Sharp from Charleston Southern, my good friends Roger and Steve, everyone who works with our youth (we have a phenomenal team!).

Check out the NRHC Youth Facebook page!

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Family
Married to Ashley Gordon
One child: Aideen (<1)

Random Facts
I'm an old soul. If I could start a company today, it would be called "Low Tech Solutions." I am facinated by how things were done before technology, and so I enjoy trying them. I love vermicompost, home made yougurt, ferrocement, and CSS3/HTML5. If I had a rope and climbing harness, you would find me in my backyard swinging in my oak trees. Oh, and smart phones are overrated. My dumb phone makes a great alarm clock.

People who have inspired me
Do you want the long list, or the interesting one? Talking with a missionary at a local mission sending office, I was inspired to try to make root beer. It turned out well when the bottles didn't explode. My favorite book of the Bible is James, so him. But truly, I'm inspired every day when I check out the new ideas in my feed reader.

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@NRHCmedia

Family
Single, I have two brothers and one sister and a great Mom

Education
York technical college - (2007-2009) ~ Rock Hill, SC
& Digital design certificate
Home schooled ~ (2007)

Random Facts
I started volunteering at NRHC in 2008 doing video work, which led to an internship in 2009. 2010 I was brought on staff.

In my spare time I enjoy making short films with my friends and Family. I am a big movie fan, I love football and I enjoy music (toby Mac). But Most of all I love, and want to serve the Lord!

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I've been with North Rock Hill since about 1999. It's been really cool seeing all the different phases the church has gone through over those years. I am a big music fan—I like a lot of different styles but I tend to shy away from the "radio music," the popular stuff. I've been described as a 50 year old in a 30 year old's body. :) I've enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) meeting all the folks who have been a part of NRHC in one way or another. It's a lot of fun!

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Random Facts
My family and I have been going to North Rock Hill a little over two years. I am originally from…well all over. I was born in Iowa, lived in California for 7 years, moved to Anderson SC (this is when my undying love for Clemson originated) moved to Columbia SC (this is where my undying distaste for USC came from) and finally stopped here in lovely Rock Hill SC. Ever since I can remember I have always been interested in music. Who isn’t? I was in a band with the great Jason Herring for about 5 years. I have two wonderful women in my life, my beautiful wife Meghann, and my precious little daughter Ansley.

Things that Inspire me
Watching people praise God with all that they have, no inhibitions, no care of their surroundings. Just an all out worship to their Father and Savior.

People who have inspired me
Tracy Turner. This guy truly showed me what it means to worship. Steve Reeves. The greatest dad, next to Jesus of course, that anyone could ever have. Marti Reeves. The greatest mother anyone could ever have. Matt Rogers. This man has shown me what it really means to trust whole heartedly in the plans that Christ has for you. My wife Meghann. She has taught me so much on how to be more humble, self sacrificing and loving towards other people. My daughter Ansley. There is too much to list.

Go TIGERS!!!!

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Family
Married to Joy (and she is her name) 27 Years.
2 Children: PJ (23) and Brandon (17)

Education
Cedar Shoals HS – Athens, GA
University Of Georgia –Athens, GA
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Fort Worth, TX

Who is this guy and What does he do?
I planted a church in New Jersey and we had a blast for nine years! We moved to Charlotte in 1996 to start a church planting network – working with seven new churches that now have over 5,500 in attendance – another great time! I recently helped to found The Cypress Project; which is a coaching process that encourages the development of missional networks aimed at reaching and transforming communities. About 60 church planters have trekked through The Cypress Project in the past two years in four US cities; Calgary, CA; and Honduras. I am grateful to now serve at NRHC while leading The Cypress Project – grateful for the vision NRHC has to invest in other leaders for the good of the Kingdom! Let’s change our city.

Random Facts
The UGA Bulldawgs are the greatest. College football is the most incredible sport in the history of man – much better than sissy Tar Heel Bball. I was actually a cowboy studying pre-vet medicine at UGA back in the day.

People Who Have Inspired Me My wife is always an inspiration and tolerates my love for football. My kids always teach me something and make me proud. Wayne Cordeiro and Francis Chan are incredible.

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Family
Married to Dave Baniszewski for 32 years; 2 adult children: daughter, Carrie, is a Land Bank Manager for the City of Indianapolis; son, Caz, is an artist & musician in Seattle WA.

Random Facts
I was born & raised in Erie PA, lived 13 years in Lancaster & Harrisburg, PA, 3 years in Indianapolis, IN; and moved to Rock Hill, SC in July of 2009. My passions are Christian Education (my husband’s calling), stewardship, urban ministry, social justice and cultural diversity. I’m addicted to Slushie’s, a Colts fan, love history & government, basketball, books, theater & movies; and have always secretly wanted to be an FBI profiler.

People Who Have Inspired Me
My husband Dave; devotion to God’s will. My two children; courage & determination. Miriam Crossman; Godly example. Jim Wallis; discernment of scriptural social justice. Jerry Twombley; comprehension of stewardship. Ray Casey; grasp of organizational motivation. Pastor Chris Ruppe; restoring my faith in the Christian church in America. And those who; not with violence or force, but with knowledge & compassion; stand against social injustice; racial & ethnic inequality, and shelter the vulnerable.

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I am a transplanted yankee from Florida that chased his life goal of becoming an engineer to Clemson University. I ended up spending way more than 4 years there, but I came away from the deal with a couple of engineering degrees, my beautiful bride Merri Anna, and a nagging sense that God wanted me to do something other than engineering!

This journey ultimately led us to Dallas, TX to attend Dallas Theological Seminary. We ended up spending 9 years in the Dallas area where we had our son Alex and daughter Emily. In 2007 God led us back to the Carolinas to North Rock Hill where I serve as the resident organization and details freak. Hang around me enough and you'll learn I have a love for boats, water skiing, my Clemson Tigers, my Lord, and sharing all of these things with my friends & family.

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Family
Married to Yvette Senesi for 27 years.
3 Children: Krista Mikusek (23), Anna (13), and Abby (11)
2 Grandchildren: Owen (4), Brock (1)
One Son-in-Law: David Mikusek

Education
Hampton High School (1977) – Hampton, TN
Milligan College (1982) – Johnson City, TN
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and History
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1984)
Master of Divinity
Doctor of Ministry (1998)

Random Facts
I love big cities. I lived in New Orleans (16 ½ years) and Cincinnati (4 years). I was born in New Jersey and raised in East Tennessee. My parents owned an Italian Restaurant in East Tennessee. I played college baseball for four years at Milligan College. I was hit in the head with a 95 mile an hour fast ball my junior year, so please be patient with me. I still have a headache. I enjoy college and pro sports. To minimize unnecessary trash talk my team choices are kept private. Makes you wonder how many of my teams have won anything significant lately, doesn’t it? Coffee is my adventure drink of choice.

People Who Have Inspired Me
Jesus is more than a model and inspiration. Many fall in that category. Jesus is my Savior and Boss. My dad (Dino Sr.) set a dad bar that frustrates me, I have yet to be as good as Him. Bob Logan, Reggie McNeal, Ed Stetzer, Neal McGlohon, Eric Geiger, Glenn Smith (You probably only know one of these). James Porter, James Orr, Robert Emory, Ron Renner, Ray Jones, Bill Howard, Terry Fields, Ron Herrod, Rick Williams, any church planter I have ever met (unsung heroes you will never hear of again or meet). Many should have been here, space does not permit. God has always placed me in rock star environments around His very best. All the above of my mentioned family first and foremost, Yvette, are deeply loved and admired by me. I am so very blessed.

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Family
Married Mona July 1986
5 Children: Justin 22, Kendra 20, Karissa 18, Jade 12, Isaiah 7

Education
1978: Churchville-Chili HS, Churchville, NY
1982: BA Psychology, Roberts Wesleyan College
1988: MDiv., Asbury Theological Seminary

Random Facts
Growing up on a dairy farm has shaped my life more than I ever realized. My relationship with my family defines success more than anything else. Water skiing is a long-running passion. Road cycling helps keep me in shape. I'd rather play sports than watch them. Starbucks French Roast is my preferred grind. If you give me a choice for lunch it will be at Jersey Shore and I'll order #13. Pizza is great body fuel. Casting Crowns are my favorite modern-day prophets.

People Who Have Inspired Me
Jack Bates, Phil Ogden, David George, Ray McGinnis & Dick Snyder have all shown me how to walk with Jesus. Ray is simply the best pastor I know. John Maxwell, Rick Warren, John Stott, John Ortberg and John Wesley have all tutored me from afar through the pages of their writings. My wife and my children have taught me about the wonder and grace of God more than anyone else. The church is a crazy, wonderful body of people, who continue to inspire me in the transforming power of Jesus..

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Family
Married to Holly Ruppe for 15 Years.
4 Children: Christian (14), Cameron (13), Caleb (11), and Cadence (2)

Education
RS Central High School (1988) - Rutherfordton, NC
Gardner-Webb University, (1992) - Boiling Springs, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, (1997) - Fort Worth, TX
Master of Divinity

Random Facts
I Love the UNC Tarheels, Dr. Pepper is amazing, I love my iPhone, I grew up with Deaf Parents, I won a blue ribbon in Hoola Hoop in elementary school, my drink of preference at starbucks is Cafe Mocha (very tasty!), I love movies (especially suspense), steak and potatoes is my meal of choice.

People Who Have Inspired Me
Jesus! (Are you really surprised I put Him in here? These next people all pale in comparison!)
My Pawpaw Theodore Ruppe (He was awesome!) and his beautiful bride and my Mawmaw Ethel Ruppe, my kids, Wayne Cordero, Andy Stanley, Mark Driscoll, Francis Chan (I have a man crush on him!), Dino Senesi, Matt Chandler, Dustin Willis (Don't tell him... He will get a big head... opps too late) :), Joel Adkins (My best Friend), Bryan Plyler (my partner in crime), staff at NRHC (they truly are amazing and love Jesus).
Last but not least... My Wife! She is amazing in every way!

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