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, managing finances and facilities, Biblical counseling, and other pastoral duties. I absolutely love seeing our church family grow in Christ, encouraging our staff, teaching the Bible, and ensuring that our vision and values are being carried out in every possible ministry context. My training for ministry has come from places like Moody Bible Institute (Bachelor's in Ministry Leadership), Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master's in Theological Studies), and The Allender Center. I currently serve on boards for Matthias Media USA and Brown Horse Projects and have previously served on the Alumni Board at Moody Bible Institute and the Advisor Board for The C.S. Lewis Institute of Northeast Ohio. I have been married to my best friend, Sarah, since 2002 and together we have three incredible kids, Emma, Topher and Omari. I enjoy cooking with Sarah, spending time with his kids, and 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, 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! My wife Brandi and I have been married since 1998 and we have three wonderful children...triplets: Samuel, Hailey, and Brennah. They 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

At Old North, I oversee ministry 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

I oversee our Care Ministry 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 and Membership Matters classes, as well as our greeters, Connection Center workers, and ushers. I lead the overall 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 of Family Ministry at Old North Church. My wife Jenna and I have a daughter named Madeline and son named Benjamin. Jenna and I met at Millersville University in Pennsylvania. I have an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a master of divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Family ministry is exciting as these years serve as the foundation for the rest of their lives. I am passionate about reminding students and their parents that true life is found in Jesus, teaching them how to read the Bible on their own, and breaking down generational barriers within the family of God. I also serve on the board of directors for the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and host the Word in Youth Ministry Podcast where we encourage youth workers to teach the Bible to their students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, watching Philadelphia sports team, 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

As the Pastor of Music Ministry, I get to shepherd the congregation through word-centered music, technology, and other creative expressions that align with the mission, vision and values of Old North Church. It is an absolute joy to be a part of leading and singing songs that exalt Jesus, build our faith and promote congregational singing. I have been married to my bff, Andrea, since 2005 and together we have 4 very fun and energetic boys, Corban, Micah, Tobiah and Benjamin. Originally a San Diego native, I traded my flip flops for snow boots and moved to Ohio to serve alongside the amazing servant-leadership of Old North. In my free time I enjoy anything with wife and kids, watching Netflix, historical documentaries, playing basketball, football, trail running, physical fitness in general, family worship and enjoying a big juicy burger as unto the Lord. If you’d like to contact Pastor Reggie please email him or call the church office. rseutia@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848

As the Associate Pastor to Middle School Ministry here at Old North Church, my primary responsibilities involve shepherding the students and families within that realm. This includes preaching and teaching the Bible, vision casting, leading and working with student volunteers, and helping everyone gaze at our Great Shepherd. I love seeing the Lord grab ahold of young, student hearts as they passionately share about their faith with others. I enjoy working with the middle school age because of the critical time of life they are in. This period of my life included several defining and challenging moments, which feeds my desire to come alongside those that are also struggling through this time in their life. I am passionate about helping students own their faith instead of renting it from their parents. I see student ministry as a family ministry, where the entire family is involved in raising and discipling the next generation. I previously served at Grace Church of Greater Akron where I earned my education and training at Moody Bible Institute (B.A. in Biblical Studies) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.A. in Theological Studies). I am married to Grace, and we have two children: Liliana and Jedidiah. I enjoy being outside, playing disc golf and spike ball, and spending time with family. If you’d like to contact Pastor Josiah, please email him or call the church office. jrios@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x230

Heyo! My name is Bruce, a Zimbabwean native, with a Youngstown accent! I have the privilege of pastoring our College Students and Young Adults here at Old North Church (ages 18-29).

I am convinced beyond a doubt that God’s Spirit works as we prayerfully proclaim God’s Word and patiently wait for fruit: and this is the framework I think about when I help to make and grow disciples in our church. We have the privilege of running an on-campus ministry at Youngstown State University called “The Bible Talks”, where we seek to open Bibles with college students and hear what God has to say in a variety of formats — preaching, small group studies, and one-to-one Bible reading pairs.

We have a growing and very excited group of college students and young adults at Old North Church, and I am blessed to be a part of this good work.

I graduated with a BSc in Journalism and Media Studies from NUST in Zimbabwe and have worked as a reporter for The Sunday News (a local weekly in Zimbabwe). I came to Old North Church as a Ministry Apprentice in 2020 after I had served in various pastoral roles in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and in Durban, South Africa. I am married to the wonderful Miss Brittany, and we have one little girl, Aneni. I am also enrolled at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where I am pursuing an MDiv with a concentration in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry.

I spend my spare-time thinking about how everyone should absolutely own an air fryer or playing local pick-up soccer when I can. I am also unashamedly a coffee snob.

If you’d like to contact Bruce please email him or call the church office. bchimani@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 ext. 235

If you'd like to contact Justin please email him or call the church office. jknight@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848

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

“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17) This is so true of my life. I came to Christ when I was young, and it was after hearing the Word of God many times. Since then, God has used His Word to strengthen my faith in who He is and what He will do in my life. My prayer and hope is to encourage kids to know God’s Word so they can personally know Him.

When I was a senior in high school, I was asked to be a teacher’s assistant in an elementary classroom. I soon realized that I really enjoyed teaching kids. After receiving a degree in Elementary Education and a master’s in Personnel Services, I finally was able to teach in a formal classroom. During my summers, I would venture off and visit missionaries, which gave me a passion for missionaries and their work on the field. For two years, I was given the opportunity to teach the kids of a medical mission team in Cameroon, West Africa.

Obed and I married in 2009, and we had four kids soon after – Livia and Micah (twins), Lily, and Laiyla, who are all in middle school. We moved here to Ohio from San Antonio, TX in 2021 and we have so enjoyed getting to know the people here, especially at Old North Church!

Teaching kids to follow Jesus is a mission I love – and then to work alongside parents and volunteers with grace and truth is even better! Please pray with me that the kids at Old North Church will grow to love God’s Word!

If you’d like to contact Joanna please email her or call the church office. jmunoz@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x236

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

As the Women’s Ministry Director, I have the joy and privilege of welcoming women into our church family. I am married to Matt and we have four children, Ella, Ben, Kate and Lucy. I graduated from Taylor University with a degree in communications and from Butler University with a degree in school counseling. It is my great joy and pleasure to further Old North’s vision of being a Christ-centered multi-generational community of disciple-making disciples.  Through our Bible studies, book meetings, fellowship gatherings, and other events, we focus on strong theological teaching with multi-generational groups and encourage outward expressions of that knowledge.  We want to be other person centered Christ followers in our homes, our communities and our workplaces.  I grew up on a hog farm in Illinois but have now come to know and love Youngstown as my home. I really do look forward to getting to know you, your story, and the ways in which God will use you to accomplish his purposes. 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 Olivia please email her or call the church office. omcdonald@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 Karla please email her or call the church office. kuehlinger@oldnorthchurch.org | 330.533.6848 x229

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

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

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