Lead Pastor
Cornerstone Bible Church, Middlefield

Chad Hutson is the husband of Michelle; the father of 3 grown children, and the grandfather of 6. He was raised in North Central WV and graduated from Reformed Baptist Seminary with his MDiv. After 27 years of bi-vocational ministry in the funeral home industry, Chad relocated to Geauga County to serve Cornerstone Bible Church full-time.

Senior Pastor
Cornerstone Community Church, Mayfield

Dr. Paul Tautges serves as senior pastor at Cornerstone Community Church and has authored or edited over 70 books, including "Anxiety: Knowing God's Peace" and "A Small Book for the Hurting Heart." He is a council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition and a teaching fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Paul and his wife Karen have ten children and enjoy a growing number of grandchildren.

Senior Pastor
New Testament Baptist Church, Claridon

Jack Holbrook came to Christ at age 20 and surrendered to ministry at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in South Point, OH under Pastor Tom Ross. He married his wife Tracy in 1996 after meeting her at a Bible conference in Missouri. Jack has pastored churches in West Virginia, Illinois, and Kentucky before accepting his current pastorate at New Testament Baptist Church in Claridon in 2010, where he serves with his wife and four children.

Lead Pastor
Tri-County Bible Church, Madison

Joe has served as pastor at Tri-County Bible Church in Madison, Ohio since 2005. He grew up primarily in the Philadelphia area, earned a bachelor's degree in graphic design, and completed his Master of Divinity at BJU in 2005 and Doctor of Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2018. He and his wife Hannah have four children—Karis, Tori, Jordan & Vera—whom they are raising in the Lord.

Dr. Thad Bergmeier
Executive Director
ABWE/Every Ethne, Chardon

Dr. Thad Bergmeier has been in pastoral ministry for most of his life, and has built his life around advancing the Church. Thad currently serves as the Executive Director of Every Ethne with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, and he is responsible for raising up leaders and church planters to advance the church in North America. 

Grief doesn't follow a timeline, and it doesn't respond to simple
answers. Chad Hutson will guide us through the biblical
foundation for walking alongside those who mourn, offering hope
that acknowledges pain without minimizing it. Learn how the
church can be a refuge for hearts shattered by loss.

In a world of constant worry, anxiety has become the norm rather
than the exception. Paul Tautges will show
us how biblical truth speaks directly to racing thoughts and restless hearts. Learn practical ways to shepherd people from paralyzing fear to perfect peace.

Depression can make even the strongest faith feel fragile. Joe
Tyrpak will address how the church can minister to those walking
through the darkness of depression without offering shallow
solutions. Discover how to bring light to hearts that can barely see
tomorrow.

Anger isn't always sin—but it's always revealing. Dave Fry will
unpack what our anger exposes about our hearts and how the
gospel transforms both righteous indignation and sinful rage. Discover how to help people process anger in ways that lead to
healing rather than harm.

The transition from teenager to adult has never been more
complicated or confusing. Jack Holbrook will address the unique
pressures facing this generation—identity crisis, social media
comparison, uncertain futures, and spiritual doubt. Learn how to
connect with hearts caught between childhood and adulthood,
offering biblical wisdom that speaks to their deepest questions
and fears.

Women today face unique pressures—juggling countless responsibilities while often neglecting their own hearts in the process. Sarah Modic will address the specific struggles that women bring to church but rarely voice, offering biblical wisdom for hearts that feel overwhelmed, undervalued, or simply exhausted. Learn how to minister to women who need permission to be honest about their pain and hope for their weary souls.

Doubt doesn't mean weak faith—it often means honest faith wrestling with hard questions. Jack Holbrook will guide us through ministering to hearts that struggle with uncertainty, whether about God's goodness, His presence, or His promises. Learn how to create safe spaces for honest questions and shepherd people toward confident trust.

Age brings perspective, but it also brings losses that younger hearts can't understand. Thad Bergmeier will explore how to minister to hearts that have weathered decades of life's storms—addressing loneliness, health fears, and the unique spiritual challenges that come with aging. Discover how to honor the wisdom of older saints while tending to their tender places.

Men often struggle in isolation, believing they must handle their pain alone. Thad Bergmeier will address the unique ways men process hurt—from anger that masks deeper wounds to the pressure to "be strong" that prevents healing. Learn how to reach hearts that have been taught never to show weakness.

Addiction thrives in secrecy and shame, making it one of the hardest struggles for the church to address. Joe Tyrpak will provide biblical insight into the nature of addiction and practical tools for ministering to hearts caught in destructive patterns. Discover how grace breaks chains that willpower cannot.