DISTRICT OFFICE FAMILY
The Great Lakes District exists to
Glorify God and
(to reveal Jesus and praise Jesus!)
Make Disciples
(Christ followers-teach others to glorify Him, reveal Him & cause others to praise Him)
IN
Jerusalem
(local community) ,
Judea
(district),
Samaria
(our nation),
AND TO THE
Ends Of The Earth
(the world)
THE GREAT LAKES DISTRICT OFFICE FAMILY EXISTS TO SUPPORT
OUR DISTRICT CHURCHES IN ACCOMPLISHING THIS GOAL
REV. THOMAS GEORGE
Elected District Superintendent in 2012. Enjoys playing his guitars! Spicy foods are his favorite! Big Ohio State fan!
REV. GREG VARANO
Pastor of Official Worker Development
Sr. Pastor-Detroit Central Alliance Church, Detroit, MI. Enjoys historic architecture! Can fix anything! Big U of M fan!
REV. BRUCE TERPSTRA
Director of Church Advance
Former MetropolitanDistrict D.S.
I'm a foodie that loves to taste ethnic cuisine. And oh yeah...GO BLUE! (much to the consternation of our Buckeye loving D.S.!)
REV. JUSTIN THORNTON
Church Multiplication Director
Church planter extraordinaire! Justin rejoins the GLD and is excited to build church planting momentum!
Jersey boy loves his NY-style pizza!
BRIAN GOWING
Business & Technology Manager
Also known as GLD's own BaTMan! Enjoys anything to do with audio, video, lighting, or pretty much anything that plugs in. And drumming!
JODI EPPINGA
Joined the District in 2014. The glue that holds the District Office together! Also keeps Thomas and Brian in line! Enjoys sports, especially Michigan State!
DR. ANDREA VINCENT
Former Neuroscientist. Former District youthworker. Former Marketplace Ministries worker in Southeast Asia. Enjoys a new challenge.
