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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 O’Bryant

Senior Pastor

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 O’Bryant

Senior Pastor

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.

Mike Palmer

Mike Palmer

Pastor of Care and Family Life

Mike, his wife Lisa, son Michael, Jr. and their boxer Flash live in Owings Mills. When he’s not serving at LifePoint, you can usually find him playing golf or coaching his son’...Read More

Mike Palmer

Mike Palmer

Pastor of Care and Family Life

Mike, his wife Lisa, son Michael, Jr. and their boxer Flash live in Owings Mills. When he’s not serving at LifePoint, you can usually find him playing golf or coaching his son’s baseball team. He loves watching movies based on real events and documentaries. He usually eats healthy meals but has a really hard time resisting mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Joe Paschal

Joe Paschal

Pastor of Ministries & Small Groups

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 Paschal

Pastor of Ministries & Small Groups

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

Nina Southan

Operations Director

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

Nina Southan

Operations Director

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 Houle

Executive Assistant

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 Houle

Executive Assistant

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 Wagner

Worship Pastor

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 Wagner

Worship Pastor

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 Praay

Worship Leader

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 hus...Read More

Kim Praay

Kim Praay

Worship Leader

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 Muth

Production Director

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 Muth

Production Director

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 Lorete

Video Producer

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 Lorete

Video Producer

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 Richards

Audio Tech

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 Richards

Audio Tech

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

Mike Palmer

Mike Palmer

Pastor of Care and Family Life

Mike, his wife Lisa, son Michael, Jr. and their boxer Flash live in Owings Mills. When he’s not serving at LifePoint, you can usually find him playing golf or coaching his son’...Read More

Mike Palmer

Mike Palmer

Pastor of Care and Family Life

Mike, his wife Lisa, son Michael, Jr. and their boxer Flash live in Owings Mills. When he’s not serving at LifePoint, you can usually find him playing golf or coaching his son’s baseball team. He loves watching movies based on real events and documentaries. He usually eats healthy meals but has a really hard time resisting mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Lacey Ausfresser

Lacey Ausfresser

Care/Group Life Administrative Assistant

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 Ausfresser

Care/Group Life Administrative Assistant

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

Ryan Dilworth

Ryan Dilworth

Pastor of Students & Young Adults

Ryan and his wife, Ally, live in Finksburg, Maryland. When he’s not at LifePoint, you can find him spending time with friends, tinkering with something, or at a car show. Ryan is...Read More

Ryan Dilworth

Ryan Dilworth

Pastor of Students & Young Adults

Ryan and his wife, Ally, live in Finksburg, Maryland. When he’s not at LifePoint, you can find him spending time with friends, tinkering with something, or at a car show. Ryan is passionate about leadership and has his degree in Biblical and Theological Studies.

Nick Kortises

Nick Kortises

Student Ministries Coordinator

Nick lives in Hampstead, MD with his wife Sarah, their two dogs (Louie & Rilee), and their cat (BB8). Outside of LifePoint, Nick is either coaching football, playing softball, ...Read More

Nick Kortises

Nick Kortises

Student Ministries Coordinator

Nick lives in Hampstead, MD with his wife Sarah, their two dogs (Louie & Rilee), and their cat (BB8). Outside of LifePoint, Nick is either coaching football, playing softball, or relaxing at home. He is also currently working towards his Bachelor’s degree in Education to be a High School teacher.

Nate Peterson

Nate Peterson

Student Ministries Administrative Assistant

Nate has been a part of LifePoint as a volunteer for many years working with students, and is now excited to be on staff with Student Ministries. When not at LifePoint, Nate is mos...Read More

Nate Peterson

Nate Peterson

Student Ministries Administrative Assistant

Nate has been a part of LifePoint as a volunteer for many years working with students, and is now excited to be on staff with Student Ministries. When not at LifePoint, Nate is most likely playing one of many instruments that he plays, including clarinet, saxophone, drums, and more. Nate is going to college soon at University of Delaware to start pursuing a bachelor's degree in music education.

Amy Weisgerber

Amy Weisgerber

LPKids Director

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 Weisgerber

LPKids Director

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 Staggers

LPKids Nursery Coordinator

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 Staggers

LPKids Nursery Coordinator

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.

Brooke Speulstra

Brooke Speulstra

LPKids Elementary Coordinator

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 Speulstra

LPKids Elementary Coordinator

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.

Sandy McCann

Sandy McCann

Interim HUGS (Special Needs) Director

Sandy,  her husband John, and their son Sean live in Westminster.  When she's not at LIfePoint, you can find Sandy hugging her grandchildren, hiking with Sean or attempting to tr...Read More

Sandy McCann

Sandy McCann

Interim HUGS (Special Needs) Director

Sandy,  her husband John, and their son Sean live in Westminster.  When she's not at LIfePoint, you can find Sandy hugging her grandchildren, hiking with Sean or attempting to transplant wild flowers to her garden that she finds on the side of the road -- sometimes successful, sometimes not,  but so much fun to try!

Adult Ministries & Outreach

Joe Paschal

Joe Paschal

Pastor of Ministries & Small Groups

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 Paschal

Pastor of Ministries & Small Groups

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.

Shelba Uhrin

Shelba Uhrin

Outreach Coordinator

Shelba has been married to Dave for many years and they have three daughters. She spent a number of years working with individuals with developmental disabilities after receiving h...Read More

Shelba Uhrin

Shelba Uhrin

Outreach Coordinator

Shelba has been married to Dave for many years and they have three daughters. She spent a number of years working with individuals with developmental disabilities after receiving her B.S. in Bible and Family Ministry from Lancaster Bible College. She enjoys traveling to North Carolina to spend time with her grandkids (and their parents) and participating in spin (cycle) classes. She loves to visit different vineyards to catch up with friends, be outside and visit beautiful new places and, of course, taste great wine.

Lacey Ausfresser

Lacey Ausfresser

Care/Group Life Administrative Assistant

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 Ausfresser

Care/Group Life Administrative Assistant

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

Nina Southan

Operations Director

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

Nina Southan

Operations Director

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 Rodriguez

Finance Director

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 Rodriguez

Finance Director

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

Yvette Thomas

Receptionist

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

Yvette Thomas

Receptionist

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 Scott

Building & Grounds Supervisor

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 Scott

Building & Grounds Supervisor

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

Cindy Gardner

Finance Assistant

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

Cindy Gardner

Finance Assistant

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

Jolita Peterson

Communications Director

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

Jolita Peterson

Communications Director

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 Lindner

Connection Director

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 Lindner

Connection Director

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 Lawyer

Creative Content Coordinator

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 Lawyer

Creative Content Coordinator

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

Pastor Emeritus

Joe Duke is the co-founder and Pastor Emeritus of LifePoint. Joe served as the church’s Pastor for over 35 years. His desire has been to create a local church that champions the ...Read More

Joe Duke

Joe Duke

Pastor Emeritus

Joe Duke is the co-founder and Pastor Emeritus of LifePoint. 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. These days Joe spends his time speaking, writing, traveling, and capturing the world in photographs. Joe and Tricia have two sons who are both married. Their five grandchildren are responsible for much of the overwhelming joy in the Duke household.

Elders

Titus O’Bryant

Titus O’Bryant

Senior Pastor

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 O’Bryant

Senior Pastor

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 Marten

Elder

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 Marten

Elder

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.

John Martindale

John Martindale

Elder
Ron Oskam

Ron Oskam

Elder

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 f...Read More

Ron Oskam

Ron Oskam

Elder

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 Peterson

Elder

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 Peterson

Elder

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 Thompson

Elder

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 Thompson

Elder

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 Villafania

Elder

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 Villafania

Elder

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.

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