Matt Schiesser
writer and Pastor
Matt is the pastor at Marysville Calvary Baptist, where he faithfully preaches the Word and leads his congregation. He is married to his beautiful wife, Julie, with whom he is raising children strong in their faith.
Matt believes wholeheartedly that the mission of the Christian man is to take dominion over the heart, to reclaim the ground the enemy has taken, and to equip others to do the same.
Matt’s favorite activities are reading books, discussing ecclesiastical matters, and exercising with his friends.
Maykell Araica
Writer & Creative Director
Maykell is a photographer and filmmaker. He is also the guy running this page, but more importantly, a believer burdened by the lost and on fire for the Gospel. He married his beautiful wife, Tami, in 2012 and has two boys he is completely invested in raising into godly men. Originally from Nicaragua, he moved to the United States in 2009 with $40 in his pocket and the clothes on his back. Maykell’s desire is to be a pastor, so he began looking for opportunities to grow in ministry and learn more about what it means to be a pastor. He met Pastor Matt through a local workout group called F3, and their friendship flourished into iron sharpening iron for ministry.
Andre South
Writer
Andre is a software engineer who runs his own company and a very cool YouTube channel with his best friend (see picture above) where they hunt and talk about everything related to bow hunting. He is a devoted father and husband to his wife, Cheyenne, and their three beautiful daughters.
Andre’s heart for the Lord is evident in every conversation he has with strangers and friends alike. This guy does not pass up an opportunity to evangelize. His desire is to serve God in whatever direction He leads him.
Jonathan Lefor
Writer
Jonathan is a writer
Chris Pfarr
Chris works in a body shop fixing semi-trucks, but his real passion is for equipping God's people for ministry. He's spent nearly two decades in some form of music, tech, or media ministry and recently completed his Master's degree in Ministry Technology & Communications from Grace Theological Seminary, and is seeking opportunities to use his experience and gifting in vocational ministry. He and his wife Hannah were married in 2013 and have six children between them (5 boys and one very spicy little girl, as well as one very grumpy old beagle. Chris currently serves as a volunteer worship, tech and media leader and Life Group Shepherd with Urbana Grace Church in Urbana Ohio.
Chris's favorite pastimes include backpacking and primitive camping, riding motorcycles, reading, writing, and all things music.