Bob Croft - Lead Pastor My Favorite thing about working at Hyde Wesleyan:
The people! Beginning with the staff, God has brought so many wonderful people our way. It has been a joy to work with them.
My Family Includes:
My wife of almost 30 years, Cindy. Of our 3 children Rebecca is the oldest and is married to Graham Perry & together they pastor a Wesleyan Church in Newfoundland. In October of 2008 they blessed us with our first grandchild, Nathan. Next is Jon who has joined the army and leaves for basic training in Jan 2009. Our youngest David is a student at Indiana Wesleyan University.
My Hobbies:
Photography, working with computers
My Favorite Bible verse:
Matthew 28:19-20
My Responsibilities Include:
Preaching on Sunday, leading the staff, teaching on Wednesday evenings, visitation and counseling...
My favorite food:
Seafood of all kinds
My Favorite book:
The Singer Trilogy by Calvin Miller, C.S. Lewis
Dave Finlay - Youth Pastor
My Favorite thing about working at Hyde Wesleyan:
Seeing the ways that God is moving within the church and having the opportunity to work with a staff that cares about seeing peoples lives transformed.
My Most interesting experience:
Leading a missions trip to Africa and experience the culture in a whole new way.
My Family Includes:
My wife Melinda, Children Jacob, Juliana, Ty and Ethan
My Ipod Favorites:
Skillet, David Crowder, Chris Tomlin, Stevan Furtick, Perry Noble
My Hobbies:
Sports (hockey and golf), family, reading, computers
My Favorite Bible verse:
Romans 12:1-2
My Responsibilities Include:
I primarily work with the students of 180, but also work with some of the media and love to challenge our staff to think outside the box.
My favorite food:
I have so many...Drink - Diet Coke, Appetizer - Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Main dish - Surf and turf (meat and seafood) and then some Peppermint Ice Cream for Dessert.
My Favorite book:
So many - Here are a few: Bible, Velvet Elvis, Simple Church, and Crazy Love
Richard Cox - Discipleship & Community Relations Pastor
My Favorite thing about working at Hyde Wesleyan:
Serving in a church that not only cares for each other but cares deeply for our community and our world.
My Most interesting experience:
My Family Includes:
My wife Tonya
My Ipod Favorites:
Chris Tomlin, Hawk Nelson, Atlantic, Swazi Music, Azeri Music, Rob Bell, Steve DeNeff
My Hobbies:
Sports, hunting, fishing, traveling, eating new things (like deep fried spiders)
My Favorite Bible verse:
Matthew 6:33
My Responsibilities Include:
Creating an environment of Discipleship within our church where everyone can actively become involved in fulfilling the great commission in the spirit of the great commandment.
My favorite food:
Steak
My Favorite book:
My Utmost for His Highest
John Croft - Visitation & Seniors Pastor
My Favorite thing about working at Hyde Wesleyan:
My greatest joy has been the privilege of leading several people to the Lord. I also enjoy teaching my bible fellowship class.
My Family Includes:
My wife, Naomi, Bob our eldest son is also my Pastor. Another son, John, works for Global Partners. 2 daughters Eunice & Dorcas, both missionaries in Africa, 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
My Ipod Favorites:
What's an Ipod?
My Hobbies:
Fishing, hunting and carpentry work
My Favorite Bible verse:
Matthew 6:33
My Responsibilities Include:
Teaching a Bible Fellowship class, Visiting the seniors in their homes, nursing homes and hospitals. Also filling in for the Pastor.
My favorite food:
Meat and nuts
My Favorite book:
"Experiencing God" by Henry Blackaby
Melinda Finlay - Children's Pastor My Favorite thing about working at Hyde Wesleyan:
The families! God has blessed us with amazing families. It is always fun to meet new people and make new friends
My Most interesting experience:
I went on a sports mission trip to Venezuela. It was amazing to see the way the people responded to the word of God
My Family Includes:
Hy husband David and our children Jacob, Juliana, Ty, and Ethan
My Ipod Favorites:
Chris Tomlin, Skillet, Atlantic, and Casting Crowns
My Hobbies:
Scrapbooking and Volleyball
My Favorite Bible verse:
Psalm 25:4-7
My Responsibilities Include:
Overseeing the children's ministries and teaching Kid's Church
My favorite food:
BBQ nachos
My Favorite book:
Facebook - Ha Ha
Verlee McCracken - Office Secretary My Favorite thing about working at Hyde Wesleyan:
Getting opportunities to encourage and pray with people. Meeting new people and making friends. Being challenged in my faith by the staff and enjoying our enlightening discussions.
My Most interesting experience:
Traveling to Cambodia this year. Being able to see and experience the Cambodian culture and sharing the gospel with the children.
My Family Includes:
My Husband Dave, son Josh and Daughter Julie
My Ipod Favorites:
If I had one my favorites would be Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, Micheal W. Smith, Jeremy Camp
My Hobbies:
Reading and Baking
My Favorite Bible verse:
Psalm 25:4-5
My Responsibilities Include:
Clerical & receptionist - correspondence, maintaining church records, scheduling
My favorite food:
Mabel's "White Pizza"
My Favorite book:
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Lisa McCahan - Administrative Assistant
My Favorite thing about working at Hyde Wesleyan:
Working with godly staff, everyone is just wonderful
My Most interesting experience:
Missions Trips to Swaziland, Mozambique, Cambodia
My Family Includes:
Daughters Leah and Kalynn, and dog Kelsey
My Ipod Favorites:
Chris Tomlin, Mercy Me and Casting Crowns
My Hobbies:
Reading, Walking
My Favorite Bible verse:
Phil 4:4-9
My Responsibilities Include:
Financial (deposits, Acct payable, Reports) Weekly Bulletin, Monthly Calendar, Assist pastors
My favorite food:
Chinese
My Favorite book:
Bible and "The prayer that changes everything" by Stormie Omartian