My name is Nick Gatzke and I serve as the Senior Pastor of Old North Church. My primary responsibilities include preaching and teaching the Bible, vision casting, leading our staff team, and working with our elders in providing leadership, oversight and spiritual care for the church.  My greatest joy in ministry is seeing how God changes lives through the preaching of the Scriptures. I am married to Amy, and we have three young children: Alexa, Noelle and Carsten.  In my spare time, I love good conversations with friends, laughing, good books, golf, hiking, fishing and chasing my kids around. Our journey in ministry has taken us many places, and I have been blessed to serve as the former Senior Pastor of Osterville Baptist Church in Cape Cod, MA and previously to receive my education and training at Moody Bible Institute (B.A.), Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and the London School of Theology (PhD). Some of my favorite things about our church are how the core values of healthy children and healthy families, personal and intentional discipleship, and biblical preaching and teaching are lived out in a group of people who truly care about God and each other and have lots of fun while pursuing growth in their relationships with God.  As such, many share in the joy and pain, successes and failure of those around them as they “do life” together and grow in a community together. We invite you to join us!  No matter where you are on your spiritual journey we trust that you will encounter God here as you learn more, grow, and experience life change with the many others who participate in the life of Old North. If you’d like to contact Pastor Nick please email him or call the church office. ngatzke@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x212

My name is Chris Drombetta and I have the joy of serving as the Executive Pastor at Old North. I am responsible for leading the church’s day-to-day operations, finances and facilities.  I also currently oversee Old North’s music ministry.  I absolutely love seeing people come to maturity in Christ, encouraging our staff in all their gospel endeavors, teaching the Bible, and working to ensure that our vision and values are being carried out in every possible ministry context. I hold a bachelor’s degree in ministry leadership from Moody Bible Institute and a master’s degree in theological studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  I serve on the Alumni Board at Moody Bible Institute, the Advisory Board for the C.S. Lewis Institute (Northeast Ohio Chapter), the Board of Matthias Media U.S.A. and contribute to the online disciple-making website, Gotherefor.com. I have been married to my best friend, Sarah, since 2002 and together we have three incredible kids, Emma, Topher and Omari.  When leisure time is available, I enjoy cooking with Sarah, hanging out with the kids, staying active and reading a good theology book over coffee. — If you’d like to contact Pastor Chris please email him or call the church office. cdrombetta@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x213

At Old North, I oversee adult education and training.  We aim to build biblical fellowship by joining people together to sit under God’s Word in groups, classes, and seminars.  We want to encourage as much organic discipleship as possible by equipping people to read and reflect upon Scripture with others.  Old North is a wonderful place to grow in our understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ so that we all, when together and when separate, bear fruit (Colossians 1:9-10), become more zealous for good works (Titus 2:14) and adorn the gospel (Titus 2:9). I grew up in Northeastern Ohio and attended Grove City College (B.S. Finance).  After a short stint in the business world, I studied theology (M.Div.), married Abigail, became a youth minister and then a pastor at churches in Western Pennsylvania.  In 2006, I started Matthias Media, a non-profit publishing ministry with its roots in Sydney, Australia.  In 2009, Abby and I, along with our growing family, moved back to the Youngstown area.  I have served at Old North since 2011.  Serving with two ministries and with four active children, there is little time (or desire) for much else.  But if I do have some spare time, I enjoy watching the Cleveland Indians or a history documentary, walking in the woods and figuring out ways to carry heavy objects.

If you’d like to contact Pastor Marty please email him or call the church office. msweeney@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x218

As I serve alongside Pastor Marty Sweeney, it is our desire to build biblical disciples who make disciples – both within the walls of Old North Church and in the community where God has placed us. I grew up in Northeast Ohio and attended Cedarville University for my undergrad – majoring in Theology with an emphasis in Pastoral Studies.  Upon graduating, I began pastoring and served in that capacity in two churches and in multiple roles from 1999-2013.  In 2013, I sensed the leading of our God to take a step of faith.  I started the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the C.S.Lewis Institute – a para church disciple-making organization where we have been privileged to see over one hundred men and women from Northeast Ohio engage in the year-long Fellows program!  I’ll remain in my position, directing the C.S. Lewis Institute, as well as serving with Old North Church. I’ve been married to Brandi for 19 years and we have three wonderful middle school children.  Yes, we have triplets:  Samuel, Hailey, and Brennah are tremendous joys and reminders to us daily of our God’s tremendous goodness and blessing! If you’d like to contact Pastor Dan please email him or call the church office. dosborn@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x214

I oversee our Caring Ministries which includes hospital and shut-in visitation, funerals, counseling, benevolent fund, prayer connection and baptism. I also oversee our Connection Ministry which includes the Get to Know, Membership Matters and 6 Steps to Loving your Church classes. As well as our Greeters, Welcome Center workers and Ushers, I lead the over-all process of guiding first time guests in the assimilation process through church membership. I was born and raised and have always lived in the Valley.  It is a great place to call home, and I am humbled to have the opportunity to share the Gospel and minister to my hometown.  I received Christ as a preteen and have grown in a relationship with Him through His Word, along with the trials and tribulations of life. I have been part of Old North Church since 1979 and graduated from Canfield High School in 1987.  My wife, Geri, and I have been married since 1990, and we have four children:  Rebecca, Ricky, Shelby and Faith.  I sensed the move into ministry after dealing with the deaths of two of our daughters, Shelby and Faith.

If you’d like to contact Pastor Rick please email him or call the church office. renlow@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x217

Hello, my name is Kyle Hoffsmith and I am the Pastor Student Ministry at Old North Church. My wife Jenna and I met at Millersville University in Pennsylvania.  I have an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and am currently pursuing a master’s degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Jenna and I moved to Canfield, Ohio from central Pennsylvania where I had lived all of my life.  High school ministry is exciting as these years in a student’s life serve as a launching pad for the rest of their lives.  I believe that we need to prepare students for life after high school and that high school youth ministry is a great place to do this!

I have found that three of my life’s passions align with youth ministry.  They are: reminding people that true life is found in Jesus, breaking down generational barriers within the family of God, and encouraging students to look at their schools as their mission fields. I am a BIG soccer fan.  I grew up playing soccer and now enjoy watching the U.S. Men’s National Team.  I also enjoy reading, spending time with friends and family, playing table tennis, running and eating ice cream.

I look forward to seeing what God has in store for our youth ministry as we aim to be a student ministry that sees students come to Christ and become disciples who make more disciples.

If you’d like to contact Pastor Kyle please email him or call the church office. khoffsmith@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x219

If you’d like to contact Drew please email him or call the church office. dlund@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x230

I have the pleasure of providing leadership for “all things kids” at Old North through Compass Kids, our children’s ministry.  As the director of children’s ministry, I am responsible for overseeing all activities that involve children from birth through fourth grade.  The best thing about my job is hearing that one of our kids has chosen to become a Christian as they want to live for Jesus.  Along with Alicia, our children’s ministry assistant, we aim to point kids to Christ through teaching Bible stories, singing songs, establishing healthy relationships with our volunteers and staff, and by encouraging our parents to take an active role in the Christian upbringing of their children.  I love connecting with our volunteers, our families, and especially the children who God has entrusted to us. It is so fun to see our kids grow and mature in Christ. I met my husband while we were students at Grove City College where I majored in Christian Ministries/Social Service.  Paul and I were married in 1992, and within a month, we moved to Ohio and found Old North Church.  God has blessed us with two daughters — Abby in 1996 and Molly in 1999.  Old North is more than a church home for us; it is an extension of our family.  In my life outside of church, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing games, baking, going out to eat, painting my nails, shopping and crafting. If you’d like to contact Betsy please email her or call the church office. bslater@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x236

If you’d like to contact Connor please email him or call the church office. cholloway@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x234

If you’d like to contact Kyle please email him or call the church office. kkennicott@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x235

If you’d like to contact Alicia please email her or call the church office. alowery@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x227

If you’d like to contact Beth please email her or call the church office. bharrell@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x216

If you’d like to contact Jason please email him or call the church office. jcrank@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x233

If you’d like to contact Olivia please email her or call the church office. omcdonald@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848

If you’d like to contact Lori please email her or call the church office. lmatta@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848

If you’d like to contact Dave please email him or call the church office. dmullane@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848

If you’d like to contact Rebecca please email her or call the church office. rhalcomb@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x215

If you’d like to contact Fran please email her or call the church office. fshevock@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x228

If you’d like to contact Sue please email her or call the church office. smarlowe@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x211

If you’d like to contact Melissa please email her or call the church office. mkollar@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x237

If you’d like to contact Karla please email her or call the church office. kuehlinger@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x229

If you’d like to contact Emma please email her or call the church office. eglaeser@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x225