Our staff isn’t perfect, but we serve a perfect God. Together, we are fully committed to influence people to find and follow Jesus.
Executive Leadership
Titus O’Bryant
Titus joins our team as senior pastor after preparing for ministry at Dallas Theological Seminary and serving nonprofits and churches in Texas and Tennessee. Along with his wife Me...Read More
Titus O’Bryant
Titus joins our team as senior pastor after preparing for ministry at Dallas Theological Seminary and serving nonprofits and churches in Texas and Tennessee. Along with his wife Megan, he has lots of fun keeping up with their three exceptional children. Titus wants to help people thrive through responding to God’s grace by loving God completely and other people unselfishly. If he’s not enjoying a book or writing, you might find him outside running.
Joe Paschal
Joe and his wife Becky are proud parents of three wonderful children. He graduated from Asbury University (where he and Becky met), and from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to Life...Read More
Joe Paschal
Joe and his wife Becky are proud parents of three wonderful children. He graduated from Asbury University (where he and Becky met), and from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to LifePoint, Joe worked with World Relief, English Language Institute/China, and The Salvation Army. He and his wife also worked in China for two years. Joe loves mobilizing believers to participate in tangible ways to “love your neighbor as yourself.” When he’s not at work, he can often be found mountain biking or eating barbecue.
Nina Southan
Born and raised in Maryland, Nina attended Towson University and has worked in Human Resources for over 25 years (yes, she started when she was 4). Married to Eric, they have a t...Read More
Nina Southan
Born and raised in Maryland, Nina attended Towson University and has worked in Human Resources for over 25 years (yes, she started when she was 4). Married to Eric, they have a total of four kids in various states on the East Coast. Nina absolutely loves lake life, decorating and planning events. She also likes to ponder life’s greatest conundrums, such as why we drive on a parkway and park in a driveway.
Keli Houle
Keli has been married to Brent for 20+ years and is a mom of four teens and one preteen: Avery, Lydia, Audrey, Charlotte and Abbott. She has a marketing background as well as being...Read More
Keli Houle
Keli has been married to Brent for 20+ years and is a mom of four teens and one preteen: Avery, Lydia, Audrey, Charlotte and Abbott. She has a marketing background as well as being COO of Houle-igans, Inc. for 15 years and counting. She is passionate about family time and helping people recognize that time is fleeting, so have fun with, invest in and be present for your kids! In her spare time (what spare time? 5 kids!) she likes to garden, read, bike, hike and cook.
Weekend Experience
Drew Wagner
Drew and his wife Melissa and their four crazy and adorable kids live in Hampstead, MD. When he’s not at church running our Weekend teams or at home mixing in to the life of a ...Read More
Drew Wagner
Drew and his wife Melissa and their four crazy and adorable kids live in Hampstead, MD. When he’s not at church running our Weekend teams or at home mixing in to the life of a family of six he can be found playing golf or sipping a good cup of coffee outside somewhere quiet. A graduate of Liberty University, he loves to spend time with the people of our church and of our community.
Kim Praay
Kim has been a part of song writing and music ministry for more than 15 years and is thrilled to call LifePoint Church home. When not singing, you can find her hanging with her husband, Ken and two boys, Nate and Noah at various sporting events. Many say she's the loudest mom on the sideline. Her motto: Always Positive, Always Loud.
Andrew Muth
Andrew has been part of LifePoint for many years. As a volunteer, he joined the worship team in 2010 and began leading the stage design team in 2012. In March 2016, he joined our s...Read More
Andrew Muth
Andrew has been part of LifePoint for many years. As a volunteer, he joined the worship team in 2010 and began leading the stage design team in 2012. In March 2016, he joined our staff. He is passionate about empowering volunteers to tackle tasks and serve projects they didn’t think they could before. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, painting, and making jewelry.
Jamie Lorete
Jamie and his wife, Becca, live in Damascus, MD. Jamie started filmmaking at the age of nine creating skateboard videos. When he is not at LifePoint, you can find him spending time...Read More
Jamie Lorete
Jamie and his wife, Becca, live in Damascus, MD. Jamie started filmmaking at the age of nine creating skateboard videos. When he is not at LifePoint, you can find him spending time working on cars and attending local Cars & Coffee meets. Jamie is also passionate about film photography, developing and scanning them into the computer for the world to see. Jamie is very easy going and loves to create every chance he gets.
Jeff Richards
Jeff and his wife Tammy live in Sykesville. He was a volunteer on our sound team for more than ten years before coming on staff part-time. When he’s not making everyone sound ama...Read More
Jeff Richards
Jeff and his wife Tammy live in Sykesville. He was a volunteer on our sound team for more than ten years before coming on staff part-time. When he’s not making everyone sound amazing, he’s busy running his two companies, a computer sales and service company and a sound production and recording studio. In his spare time, he enjoys buying and restoring old vintage electronics, restoring old cars and collecting historic vehicles and race cars.
Care
Lacey Ausfresser
Lacey lives in Sykesville with her husband and two daughters. When’s she’s not rocking out to Maverick City’s latest hit you can find her hiking with her husband or setting...Read More
Lacey Ausfresser
Lacey lives in Sykesville with her husband and two daughters. When’s she’s not rocking out to Maverick City’s latest hit you can find her hiking with her husband or setting up coffee chats to have more connection with others.
Family Life
Amy Weisgerber
Amy has been at LifePoint for over 23 years and started serving in LPKids more than 21 years ago! She is a follower of Jesus, a wife to Brian, a mom to Karis, Ethan, Kelyn and Andr...Read More
Amy Weisgerber
Amy has been at LifePoint for over 23 years and started serving in LPKids more than 21 years ago! She is a follower of Jesus, a wife to Brian, a mom to Karis, Ethan, Kelyn and Andrew. She’s passionate about challenging parents to step into their calling of discipling their kids and also about challenging kids to know, love and serve our amazing God and others. She loves spending time with her family, enjoying snow days and reading good books.
Kristen Staggers
Kristen grew up as a missionary kid in West Africa from the ages of 4-18. She and her husband Mike have two teenagers. They started attending LifePoint 14 years ago partly becaus...Read More
Kristen Staggers
Kristen grew up as a missionary kid in West Africa from the ages of 4-18. She and her husband Mike have two teenagers. They started attending LifePoint 14 years ago partly because their daughter loved the Nursery and kept asking to go back to “the church with the little potty.” Kristen loves reading, podcasts, coffee and hanging out at the horse farm where her daughter rides.
Jodie Binkley
Jodie and her husband Dale live in Manchester with their 3 (1/2) youngest children and mini bernedoodle (totally her dog). In her “free” time, Jodie enjoys cooking/feeding peop...Read More
Jodie Binkley
Jodie and her husband Dale live in Manchester with their 3 (1/2) youngest children and mini bernedoodle (totally her dog). In her “free” time, Jodie enjoys cooking/feeding people, low-key hikes in the woods with her pup and watching old shows on tv to unwind.
Brooke Speulstra
Brooke and her husband, Ken, live in Westminster and have been attending and serving at LifePoint since 2005. She is mom to Ryan, Rachael, Jack and Jason. When she isn’t teachi...Read More
Brooke Speulstra
Brooke and her husband, Ken, live in Westminster and have been attending and serving at LifePoint since 2005. She is mom to Ryan, Rachael, Jack and Jason. When she isn’t teaching at their homeschool co-op, she can be found driving them to volleyball, football, youth events and now to college. She enjoys camping, taking cross-country trips, all things Operation Christmas Child and the Ravens! Brooke’s favorite part of working with the elementary kids is when they open up the Bible and realize they can read it for themselves.
Nick Kortises
Nick lives in Hampstead, MD with his wife Sarah and their fluffball-of-a-dog Louie. Nick is currently attending Liberty University Online to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Spor...Read More
Nick Kortises
Nick lives in Hampstead, MD with his wife Sarah and their fluffball-of-a-dog Louie. Nick is currently attending Liberty University Online to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management. Outside of LifePoint, you can find Nick either coaching football, playing softball, or spending time with friends and family.
Shelley Fenlon
Shelley has been attending and serving at LifePoint for several years everywhere from Kids Check-in, to LPKids, to LPStudents, and has even filled a couple of staff roles. Prior to...Read More
Shelley Fenlon
Shelley has been attending and serving at LifePoint for several years everywhere from Kids Check-in, to LPKids, to LPStudents, and has even filled a couple of staff roles. Prior to accepting the HUGS Director position, she worked in nonpublic education where she developed a true appreciation for the differences that make each person a unique creation, and a passion for seeing each individual reach their full and God-given potential. When she’s not at LPC she’s at home with her husband Michael, their five kids and neighborhood crew, and a menagerie of pets collected by her daughters.
Adult Ministries & Outreach
Joe Paschal
Joe and his wife Becky are proud parents of three wonderful children. He graduated from Asbury University (where he and Becky met), and from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to Life...Read More
Joe Paschal
Joe and his wife Becky are proud parents of three wonderful children. He graduated from Asbury University (where he and Becky met), and from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to LifePoint, Joe worked with World Relief, English Language Institute/China, and The Salvation Army. He and his wife also worked in China for two years. Joe loves mobilizing believers to participate in tangible ways to “love your neighbor as yourself.” When he’s not at work, he can often be found mountain biking or eating barbecue.
Lacey Ausfresser
Lacey lives in Sykesville with her husband and two daughters. When’s she’s not rocking out to Maverick City’s latest hit you can find her hiking with her husband or setting...Read More
Lacey Ausfresser
Lacey lives in Sykesville with her husband and two daughters. When’s she’s not rocking out to Maverick City’s latest hit you can find her hiking with her husband or setting up coffee chats to have more connection with others.
Operations
Nina Southan
Born and raised in Maryland, Nina attended Towson University and has worked in Human Resources for over 25 years (yes, she started when she was 4). Married to Eric, they have a t...Read More
Nina Southan
Born and raised in Maryland, Nina attended Towson University and has worked in Human Resources for over 25 years (yes, she started when she was 4). Married to Eric, they have a total of four kids in various states on the East Coast. Nina absolutely loves lake life, decorating and planning events. She also likes to ponder life’s greatest conundrums, such as why we drive on a parkway and park in a driveway.
Missy Rodriguez
Missy has attended LifePoint for over 30 years and has been on staff for over 25 years. A graduate of Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University), she is married to Jim, her hig...Read More
Missy Rodriguez
Missy has attended LifePoint for over 30 years and has been on staff for over 25 years. A graduate of Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University), she is married to Jim, her high school sweetheart. They have two adult children, Sarah and Zach (whose wife is also named Sarah - not confusing at all!), and one teenager, Jenna. Missy enjoys playing card and board games, cooking and trying new recipes, and spending time with her family. She loves LifePoint Church, ice cream and Chick-fil-A sweet tea.
Yvette Thomas
After being a florist for many years, God’s plan led Yvette to LifePoint. She is married with two adult children, Emily and Adam, and she’s a Nana of three boys, Kane, Finn and...Read More
Yvette Thomas
After being a florist for many years, God’s plan led Yvette to LifePoint. She is married with two adult children, Emily and Adam, and she’s a Nana of three boys, Kane, Finn and Franklin. Some of her favorite things are spending time with family and friends, connecting in meaningful ways with her church community, thrift shopping, antiquing, traveling with her husband Chris and, most importantly, sharing God’s love and grace.
Steve Scott
Steve has been married to Sandy, his high school sweetheart, for 39 years. His greatest gift he’s been given is Jesus. His greatest privilege, being a father to Wesley and Lindse...Read More
Steve Scott
Steve has been married to Sandy, his high school sweetheart, for 39 years. His greatest gift he’s been given is Jesus. His greatest privilege, being a father to Wesley and Lindsey. His greatest hope is seeing his kids again, spending eternity with them in the presence of Jesus.
Cindy Gardner
After working in the field of finance for most of her career, Cindy retired from the world of business to work at the church she has loved and attended for over 20 years. Residing ...Read More
Cindy Gardner
After working in the field of finance for most of her career, Cindy retired from the world of business to work at the church she has loved and attended for over 20 years. Residing in Eldersburg, she has 3 daughters, 5 granddaughters, and 1 grandson. Her greatest joy is spending time with them and watching them grow. In her spare time, Cindy loves to read, crochet, work in her garden and is in the process of becoming a Master Gardener.
Communications
Jolita Peterson
After living in several parts of the globe, Jolita is happy to be settled in Eldersburg with her husband, Dana, kids Sofia and Nathan, two sheep and a rambunctious goldendoodle. Sh...Read More
Jolita Peterson
After living in several parts of the globe, Jolita is happy to be settled in Eldersburg with her husband, Dana, kids Sofia and Nathan, two sheep and a rambunctious goldendoodle. She has a background in psychology and human resources, but her sweet spot is communications and strategic organization. She is passionate about encouraging young moms and helping people connect. An Anglophile who loves using words like “rubbish”, she also enjoys dark chocolate, Regency fiction and anything Christmas.
Brad Lindner
Brad and his wife Bekah live in Reisterstown. When he’s not at LifePoint, you can usually find him sipping craft coffee while reading a good book. He loves traveling around the w...Read More
Brad Lindner
Brad and his wife Bekah live in Reisterstown. When he’s not at LifePoint, you can usually find him sipping craft coffee while reading a good book. He loves traveling around the world and meeting new people wherever he goes. He’s generally low maintenance, except when it comes to his beard.
Isabella Lawyer
Isabella (who goes by Tiz or Tizzy) lives in Westminster with her mom, twin sister, and three adorable dogs. She’s been attending LifePoint for her whole life and is excited to j...Read More
Isabella Lawyer
Isabella (who goes by Tiz or Tizzy) lives in Westminster with her mom, twin sister, and three adorable dogs. She’s been attending LifePoint for her whole life and is excited to join the LifePoint staff team. When she is not at church, you can usually find her going for walks, binge watching a good TV show, or hanging out with her family, friends, or boyfriend. She loves talking about life, and all things pop culture or makeup. She is passionate about bringing people closer to God through social media which is why she is in the process of earning her degree in Social Media Management.
Pastor Emeritus
Joe Duke
Joe Duke is the Co-founder and Pastor Emeritus of LifePoint Church. Joe served as the church’s Pastor for over 35 years. His desire has been to create a local church that champions the liberating message of God’s grace in authentic and creative ways. Joe is also the Founder and Executive Director of GraceWorks International. As a writer and speaker, he is obsessed with helping people grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. Joe and Tricia have two sons who are both married. Their six grandchildren are responsible for much of the overwhelming joy and laughter in the Duke household. Joe’s book, Reflections: Words to Inspire, Challenge, and Encourage You is available on Amazon.
Elders
Titus O’Bryant
Titus joins our team as senior pastor after preparing for ministry at Dallas Theological Seminary and serving nonprofits and churches in Texas and Tennessee. Along with his wife Me...Read More
Titus O’Bryant
Titus joins our team as senior pastor after preparing for ministry at Dallas Theological Seminary and serving nonprofits and churches in Texas and Tennessee. Along with his wife Megan, he has lots of fun keeping up with their three exceptional children. Titus wants to help people thrive through responding to God’s grace by loving God completely and other people unselfishly. If he’s not enjoying a book or writing, you might find him outside running.
Mark Marten
Mark, his wife, and their three children live in Eldersburg. Their family has been attending LifePoint since 1996. Mark loves playing with technology, working around the house or r...Read More
Mark Marten
Mark, his wife, and their three children live in Eldersburg. Their family has been attending LifePoint since 1996. Mark loves playing with technology, working around the house or reading a good book. He also loves teaching, and is currently Professor and Chair of the Chemical, Biochemical & Environmental Engineering Department at UMBC.
Ron Oskam
Ron lives in Westminster with his wife Kara and their four children. He works as a corporate pilot out of Harrisburg, PA. Most of his free time is spent helping Kara manage their four teenagers, but he also loves to play golf and tennis, as well as spend time reading. He’s pretty easygoing and generally only gets mad when he runs out of ice cream.
Dana Peterson
Dana lives in Eldersburg with his wife Jolita, two kids, two sheep and rambunctious goldendoodle. A pilot and audiophile, he enjoys flying whenever he can get time away from his ro...Read More
Dana Peterson
Dana lives in Eldersburg with his wife Jolita, two kids, two sheep and rambunctious goldendoodle. A pilot and audiophile, he enjoys flying whenever he can get time away from his role as a clinical psychologist with the Department of Defense.
Andy Thompson
Andy and his wife Katie live in Eldersburg and have 5 children. They have been a part of the LifePoint family since 2000. Andy spends his limited free time golfing and mountain...Read More
Andy Thompson
Andy and his wife Katie live in Eldersburg and have 5 children. They have been a part of the LifePoint family since 2000. Andy spends his limited free time golfing and mountain biking. He is a dentist in Eldersburg and has been practicing for over 19 years. Along with serving as an elder, Andy is involved in the Starting Point ministry and enjoys leading overseas medical mission trips.
Luis Villafania
Luis and his wife, Mary Jo, live in Finksburg. They have two daughters, Eva and Marta. They have been attending LifePoint since 2012. Luis enjoys working around the house and takin...Read More
Luis Villafania
Luis and his wife, Mary Jo, live in Finksburg. They have two daughters, Eva and Marta. They have been attending LifePoint since 2012. Luis enjoys working around the house and taking care of the gardens. He loves to study and read books and is currently attending graduate school at Dallas Theological Seminary to complete his ThM. Luis loves missionary work, church planting, and teaching.