Our Leadership
Walter Wood, Jr.
Senior Pastor
Walter grew up in Alabama, served on the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ, and worked at Perimeter Church in Atlanta. He came to Cincinnati in 1994 with a vision to plant a church that would make a difference in the community through biblical worship, discipleship, and outreach. Walter received his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. Walter and his wife Becky have two grown children, Walter III and Elisabeth.
Marc Champagne
Assistant Pastor
Marc grew up in Ogden, Utah. He became a Christian during his teen years at Ramstein Military Base in Germany, and has had a heart for cross-cultural ministry ever since. Marc taught English as a Second Language in Budapest, Hungary, worked at Teen Challenge in Cincinnati, then came on staff at NCCC in 2001 after earning his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary. Marc and his wife Jill have four children: Noelle, Micah, Sophia, and Noah.
Michael Craddock
Assistant Pastor, Director of Children & Student Ministries
Michael grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. He developed a passion for ministry through his involvement in Campus Outreach while studying art at Georgetown College. Through his work with other students on campus, Michael was convinced of a calling to work in the local church. After getting married in 2006, this led he and his wife Rachel to move to Saint Louis where he earned an Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary. Michael joined our staff in June 2009. He and Rachel have one son, Ezra James.
Office Staff
| Name | Role | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Ertel | Facilities Manager | ||
| Kathy Toth | Bookkeeper | ||
| Monie Peterson | Office Administrator | ||
| Noelle Oedy | Communications Director | ||
Program Staff
| Name | Role | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Anaple | Young Business Leaders | ||
| Daphne Nealis | Elementary Coordinator | ||
| Melissa Smith | Preschool Coordinator | ||
| Becca Larson | Nursery Coordinator | ||