Our Staff
Pastor Robert Utley and wife Melody are from Marion, Ohio. They have two kids: Madyson & Austin. Pastor Rob has served in various roles of ministry. He has served on staff at Marion Naz (Marion, Oh), Journey Church (Huntsville, AL), and Life Link Naz (Marion, OH). He and his family enjoy sports, traveling, and being together. He is a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes, The Ohio State Buckeyes and The Cincinnati Bengals.
Rebecca Lasher is our Children’s & Teen’s Director. She graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a bachelor’s degree in Children’s Ministry and a minor in Missions. She served on staff for 14 years at New Covenant Worship Center in Youngstown, Ohio. She and her husband Curtis met in college and have four kids: Noah, Emma, Nevaeh and Isabella. She is a strong leader who loves God, her family and the Church dearly!
Pastor Heather Bissett, along with her husband Jacob, was born and raised in Ashtabula County. They have three children: Addison, Jacob, and Emily. Heather graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences and a minor in Psychology.
Since 2021, Heather has enjoyed helping the teenagers at Kelloggsville grow in their faith and build lasting friendships within the church. When not with the youth group, you’re likely to find her with a coffee cup in hand and spending time with her family while enjoying a board game or baking something sweet.