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Click on the staff members name to see their bio: Lead Pastor - Ken Gilmore Pastor of Student Ministries - Ryan Tarrow Children's Ministry Pastor - Mike Giannotti Service Programming Director - Ed Young Care Ministry Director - Dee Dee Rhoades Ministry Administrator - Kayla Tomsic Administrative Assistant - Jet Whiting Lead Pastor, Ken Gilmore kgilmore@keystonecommunity.com  (clockwise) Diane, Ken, Eli, Caleb & Isaac Born where and when: Mt. Holly, New Jersey - March 14, 1971 How I met my spouse: Through mutual friends at Indiana Wesleyan University, although neither of us can remember the exact details regarding that encounter. I guess first impressions just were not that important because we didn't seem to have any! How I became a Christian: I was raised attending Church and was exposed to the Gospel message through the teaching and preaching of God's Word and by the wonderful examples of whole hearted followers of Christ that surrounded me. I was nine years old when I learned what it meant to have a relationship with God. I asked God to forgive my sin and make me His child. It was not until I was 19 however, that I realized that God wanted to be more than my forgiver, He wanted to be an active part of my life. I've enjoyed His grace, forgiveness and friendship ever since. I spend my free time: Playing with my family, checking facebook and taking my wife on a weekly date! Books I've read recently: I'm taking masters level courses at a theological seminary for a Masters degree in Biblical Studies. Do you really want to know? Best childhood memory: Playing in the field and woods behind my house and any event where my entire family would come home to New Jersey. Prized possessions: The joy my family and friends bring me - anything else can be replaced. (That sounds like a Hallmark card!) Word I overuse: "Sorry," according to my wife. Most irrational act: Oh, that there were room enough to tell... If I could do life over I'd: Have no reason to answer this question. What I'd like to say to the people of Keystone: Thanks for putting up with me since 1994. I came here as a raw recruit and my experiences with you have shaped me and molded my entire approach to ministry. I am a better minister and more accomplished teacher because of the opportunities you have provided me to teach and to learn. I am continually reenergized by your commitment to Christ and too each other. It is easy to work for you and with you because I feel like a part of a family and not just a pastor at a church. I can't wait to see what kind of ministry God will do through us as we follow Him. Thanks! FAVORITES Songs: I'm a big fan of 60-70's era rock. I also really enjoy David Crowder & Lincoln Brewster. Movies: Star Wars (any of the six will do) - Almost any movie with: Tom Hanks, John Candy, Steve Martin and Jim Carey TV Shows: Hockey and The Office (both US and UK versions). Restaurant: Chop House (Ann Arbor) Cartoon Characters: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS. Place: Anywhere that I can be with family and friends....oh and it also must be air conditioned. Book of the Bible: Ephesians Verse: 2 Samuel 14:14 and Psalm 25:4-5  Full Name: Michael Giannotti Born where and when:
How I met my spouse: We shared a same first day experience at a church in
Education: B.S. in Education from
How I ended up working at Keystone: I was teaching full time, as well as working in the Children’s Ministry in another church, and felt led of the Lord to retire from teaching and pursue a full time Children’s ministry position. I was made aware of the position at Keystone through a posting on the internet. I submitted my resume with Keystone, as well as several other churches. I was contacted by a few churches, including Pastor Steve. After the interview process, seeing the church, and visiting with kids in the ministry, I knew where I wanted to be. My family agreed that if I got the call, we knew it would be of God. God is Good. Pastor Steve called, and we came. Spiritual Gift(s): Teaching, Leadership How I became a Christian: In the summer of 1985, I gave Jesus one chance to do something with my wretched life, and He has been working in my life ever since. I spend my free time: With family, reading, putzing around on the computer. Books I've read recently: Hard to Believe, Deception Point, No Second Chance First job: Paper route when I was in Jr. High. Best childhood memory: Riding my bike to the trolley stop where I would meet my dad getting home from work. Prized possessions: Nobody knows that: Word I overuse: Most annoying habit: See my wife for the updated list of annoying habits. Most irrational act: See my wife for the updated list of irrational acts. Best gifts I've ever received: Aside from eternal life with Jesus Christ, and without a doubt, my bride Jody, my son Kevin, in whom I am well pleased, and my beautiful daughters Micaella, Leah, and Samantha. Nothing material even compares. Okay, my wife did give me a laptop one Christmas…… Best gift I've ever given: A surprise getaway romantic weekend for my wife. I would love to meet: I would love to live: If I could do life over I'd: take the importance of my education more seriously when I was in High School, and start college a lot sooner! (I was 28 when I started at
I'd appreciate prayer for: the ongoing transition to
What I'd like to say to the people of Keystone: Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making my family feel like this has always been home. The hospitality, generosity, and love you have shown to our family has ministered to our hearts, and we will always treasure these things. FAVORITES Full Name: Dee Dee Rhoades Born where and when:
How I met my spouse: Kim and I met at
Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy,
How I ended up working at Keystone: I have attended Keystone since 1995. I started volunteering in the Bingo Ministry. Pastor Ken invited me to become involved in the Discipleship Program, specifically working in the Networking Ministry. I continued to volunteer and they decided to hire me in May of 2004 as the Ministry Administrator. I also work part time for Rehab Without Walls as an Occupational Therapist working with adults with Traumatic Brain Damage. Spiritual Gift(s): Mercy, Administration, Faith and Intercession How I became a Christian: I was raised in a Catholic home. During my college years, I realized that there was something more than “religion”, something personal. I became involved in Campus Crusade for Christ and asked Jesus to be my Savior. However, it was a few years after that experience that I truly and completely surrendered my life to Him. I continue on this journey every day. I spend my free time: I enjoy reading, shopping, craft shows and being with friends………hope to travel more…………….. Books I've read recently: Death By Meetings - Pat Lencioni; and for fun, The Mitford Series and anything by Dee Henderson. First job: selling magazines over the telephone……my dad challenged me to make $500 to pay half the price of a six week study trip with my high school to
Best childhood memory: playing catch with my dad by the side of our home….family vacations….finding pictures in the clouds….. Prized possessions: video tapes of my “kids growing up” Nobody knows that: I have actually spoken to Michael W. Smith! Word I overuse: Ummmmmmm………… Most annoying habit: double checking! Most irrational act: selling magazines over the telephone! Best gifts I've ever received: Kim Best gift I've ever given: Steve, Scott and Stacie I would love to meet: Beth Moore I would love to live: where we have change of seasons, but not such a long, cold winter. If I could do life over I'd: I would have yielded to Jesus sooner… I'd appreciate prayer for: my children, my family and a servant heart. What I'd like to say to the people of Keystone: Thank you for allowing me to serve with all of you…………you are an awesome family. FAVORITES Ministry Administrator, Kayla Tomsic admin@keystonecommunity.com Profile coming soon...
Administrative Assistant, Jet Whiting keyinfo@keystonecommunity.com Profile coming soon...
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