Coburn UMC - Our Staff

MEET OUR STAFF

Pastor Mark Raaker

What are your responsibilities at Coburn? To guide the community of believers as we grow in faith together and share it with others in order to make disciples for Christ.

Tell us about your family. I have been dating my wife Chrisy since 1994 and celebrated our 30th anniversary on October 21st. We live in the Pataskala area and have 9 awesome kids. Emily and Dylon Bowens live in Baltimore and have blessed us with two granddaughters, Penelope and Lyla. Zach and Nicole live in Hebron and recently became parents to our third granddaughter, Daisy. Becca lives in Reynoldsburg, Iana is a student at Ohio University, while Bradon, Sara, Baylee, Sam and Eli are still at home.

3 words that best describe you. Loving, Dedicated, Christian (not necessarily in that order!)

What do you enjoy doing for fun? Spending time with Chrisy, Sunday evening dinners with the family, camping, working at and on our little hobby farm.

Interesting Fact - One of my favorite things to do is to be in the kitchen cooking with my kids, my wife and my friends.

What is your favorite Bible Verse? Genesis 1:1 through Revelation 22:21 (Is that cheating?)

mraaker@coburnumc.org

Angie White, Office Administrator & Bookkeeper

What are your responsibilities at Coburn? Office Administrator and Bookkeeper.

Tell us about your family. I have been married to my wonderful husband Gary White since 2002. We have two beautiful daughters, Alayna (born 2005) and Samantha (born 2009).

3 words that best describe you. Faithful, Compassionate, Honest

What do you enjoy doing for fun? Camping, fishing, gardening, and spending time with family and friends

Interesting Fact - I enjoy doing automotive work and working with my hands.

What is your favorite Bible Verse? Psalms 118:24

office@coburnumc.org

Connie Driggs, Music Director

What are your responsibilities at Coburn? Music Director (Chancel Choir & Handbell Choir)

Tell us about your family. Garry and I have been married 45 wonderful years. He has served Coburn many needed ways... We have three adult children. Daughters: Neely of Mesquite, Texas; Dr. Kim of Spring Hill, Tennessee, Son and wife: Ryan, Amber and grandchildren: Addilyn 5 and Rylee 2 years old, of Knoxville, Tennessee

3 words that best describe you. Committed, Faithful, Honest

What do you enjoy doing for fun? Bicycling and walking

Interesting Fact - One of my favorite hymns is "Here I Am, Lord" Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night."...I have been serving Coburn for 29+ years. With a blending of the old hymns with the new hymns of Faith, we enjoy singing and ringing.

What is your favorite Bible Verse? Psalms 121

cdriggs@coburnumc.org

Lois Frame, Children's Ministry Coordinator

lframe@coburnumc.org

Jim Mayercak, Organist and Choir Accompanist

What are your responsibilities at Coburn? Organ/ Piano

Tell us about your family. Lynne and I have lived in Zanesville since 1983 when I began employment in the Tri-Valley School District. We have one daughter, Kelly, who lives in the Columbus area with her husband and 2 children.

3 words that best describe you. Dedicated, Focused, Faithful

What do you enjoy doing for fun? Amateur Radio and Astro Photography

Interesting Fact - My wife and I come from Western Pennsylvania.

What is your favorite Bible Verse? Mark 16:15

Rodney Harris, Worship Leader

Jerry Hill, Custodian

Steve Gallagher, Custodian

Brice Tabler, Visuals Coordinator and Online Worship Host

bricetabler@coburnumc.org

Shelly Dorr, Coburn Child Care Center (Latchkey) Administrator

Sally Cover, Coburn Child Care Center (Latchkey) Teacher

Kelly Stewart, Coburn Child Care Center (Latchkey) Teacher

Karen Harris, Coburn Child Care Center (Latchkey) Teacher

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