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.

Biblical Counselor
Cornerstone Community Church, Mayfield

Kathy Tiffe is a dedicated pastor’s wife and helpmate to her husband, Armand. Together, they planted Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, and served in that role for 26 years. She is a certified biblical counselor through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Kathy has a broad range of ministry experience which includes teaching and counseling women from all walks of life. She is blessed with two adult children, their spouses, and five grandchildren. She and her husband co-authored “Cultivating a Good Family Heritage” and “Enhancing Marital Oneness” (www.transformedintohislikeness.com).

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 through loss, offering hope that acknowledges your pain without minimizing it. Learn how to find refuge in the church when your heart is 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 your racing thoughts and restless heart. Learn practical ways to move from paralyzing fear to perfect peace.

Depression can make even the strongest faith feel fragile. Joe Tyrpak will address how to walk through the darkness of depression without settling for shallow solutions. Discover how to find light when you can barely see tomorrow.

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

The transition from teenager to adult has never been more complicated or confusing. Thad Bergmeier will address the unique pressures you may be facing—identity crisis, social media comparison, uncertain futures, and spiritual doubt. Learn how to navigate the space between childhood and adulthood, finding biblical wisdom that speaks to your deepest questions and fears.

Life pulls at your heart in many directions—through stress, weariness, anxiety, disappointment, or just the weight of everyday responsibilities. Kathy Tiffe will offer biblical hope and help as we explore what it means to be a woman made by God with both physical and spiritual challenges. You'll discover how caring for your heart and body is part of walking in wisdom and glorifying God.

Doubt doesn't mean weak faith—it often means honest faith wrestling with hard questions. Paul Tautges will guide us through struggling with uncertainty, whether about God's goodness, His presence, or His promises. Learn how to find safe spaces for your honest questions and move toward confident trust.

Age brings perspective, but it also brings losses that younger hearts can't understand. Thad Bergmeier will explore how to navigate 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 embrace the wisdom of your years while finding care for your tender places.

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

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