Miamisburg Christian Church

Staff & Structure

Miamisburg Christian Church is an independent church dedicated to New Testament faith and practices. The internal organization of the church is described by a set of bylaws and an organization chart.

Here at MCC we have a team which is dedicated to using their gifts to help you in your walk with Christ. You will find that our staff comes from a variety of backgrounds with a variety of interests. Please contact any of our staff members with questions you might have.

This is a description of the staff positions at MCC:

Senior Minister - Vision, Preaching/Teaching, Leadership Development
Executive Minister - HR/Staff direction/executing the plan/Charge Up (Small groups/equipping)/ ministry operations (budget, resource allocation, etc...)
Worship Minister - Plug In - leadership of worship venue - oversight of first connections
Outreach Minister - Live Out - oversight (Live out local/live out global) - Pastoral Care
Operations Director - Connection process - facility - communication/calendar
Student Minister - Programming - Discipleship of middle school/high school - leadership development
Children's Minister - programming - Discipleship of Nursery-5th grade - Leadership Development

Miamisburg Christian Church Staff

Mike Tuttle, Senior Minister

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Family Background:
Mike was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. It was while he attended Milligan College in Johnson City, TN that he met Sandy. In an act of compassion and mercy, Sandy agreed to marry Mike. They have 2 children, Casie and Joshua.

Ministry Background:
During his years in college, Mike served as a weekend Youth Minister at the Buffalo Valley Church of Christ. After graduating from Milligan, he returned to Columbus as the Associate Minister with his home church, Eastpointe Christian Church. Mike worked with the youth there for 13 1/2 years and then served as the Senior Minister from 1996-2002. Easter Sunday of 2002 was Mike's first Sunday at MCC.

Education:
Mike has a BA in Bible from Milligan College and has fullfilled credit work toward a Master's Degree at both Trinity Lutheran Seminary and Cincinnati Bible University.

Hobbies and Interests:
Mike is a sports enthusiast and enjoys playing all kinds of sports including softball, volleyball, basketball, football and tennis. He also enjoys taking walks and riding bikes with his wife, reading and watching movies. Although it has been noted that the older he gets, the more he enjoys a good brisk nap. On Saturdays in the fall, it is not unusual to find Mike screaming at the television while watching the Ohio State University football team.

Favorite DVD:
The 2002 OSU National Championship Game

Favorite Food:
Skyline Chili, the Hamburger Wagon and Wagner Chips.

Rich McKinley, Discipleship Minister

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Ministry Background:
Rich began ministry in 1985 while attending Kentucky Christian University. His first 15 years were spent in Youth Ministry with churches in Ohio and Kentucky. Since 1996, he has been involved in missions, taking over 250 people on short term mission trips. In May of 2000, Rich accepted the position of Minister of Discipleship at MCC. His role focuses on adult education, small groups, missions and counseling. Rich also serves as the chaplain for the Miamisburg Police Department.

Education:
Rich has a B.S. in Bible and Psychology from Kentucky Christian University (1987). In 1999, he completed an M.A. in Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University. Professionally, he is a member of Chi Sigma Iota (International honor society for professional counselors), American Academy of Bereavement, and the American Association of Christian Counselors.

Family:
Rich met his wife Kim while at KCU. They married July 20, 1985. Kim is a talented singer, enjoys almost anything creative and taking care of her friends. They have been blessed with three sons: Tyler 20, Travis 16, and Cody 14.

Hobbies and Interests:
If it happens outside, Rich likes it. He enjoys: hunting, fishing, biking, building, sand volleyball (he will play inside too) and weight lifting. Don't bother him on Friday, he's hanging out with his wife!

Scott Cronin

Scott Cronin, Student Minister

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Personal History:
Scott grew up in Mount Vernon, Ohio and is a 2001 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. He and his wife, Katie, met at Mount Vernon Nazarene University while Katie was studying to become a teacher. Scott and Katie were married on December 17, 2005.

Ministry Experience:
Scott’s experience includes: Three internships – (Discover Christian Church, Barberton First Church of Christ, and his home church, Central Church of Christ) where he has:

Taught Middle School and High School Sunday morning classes
Organized and led Sunday night programs
Organized and led Discipleship Groups
Planned and led events/trips including Lock-ins, Retreats, CIY, Camp, Laser Tag, Corn-Mazes Led teen worship

He has also been involved as a church camp dean, led some inner-city outreach teams in working with soup kitchens and homeless ministries, and participated in mission trips.

Adam Young, Worship Minister

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Family Background:
Adam was born in Aurora, CO and raised in Parker, CO and just recently found out that he went to high school with Dana Perino, the former White House spokesperson. His wife Debby and he met in Colorado after Adam graduated from college, and they have been married for twelve years. Adam and Debby have one incredibly fun and amazing daughter named Noelle.

Education and Ministry Background:
Adam graduated from Pacific Christian College (now Hope International University) in 1993 with a degree in youth ministry and Bible, and after interning at a church in Arizona became youth minister at his home church in Colorado, where he served for almost seven years. Adam served at a church in Dallas as student minister for two years after that, and then has served as worship minister at churches in Arizona, Ohio and a brief return stint back to Colorado before coming back to Ohio.

Hobbies and Interests:
Adam loves messing around with all kinds of musical instruments: guitars, bass, drums and he has a cello that he hasn't played once but will hopefully find the time to learn soon. He has recently found the joy of Wii and has fun pulling all kinds of muscles playing. He also loves to hang out with his family and find new places around southwest Ohio to visit. In the last couple of years, Adam has become passionate about fighting child trafficking and child slavery around the world, and dreams about ways to inform and motivate people to make a difference in this area. Adam is a Colorado sports fan (especially Colorado Avalanche hockey) but has also adopted The Ohio State University as his college sports team because he likes them and not because he's afraid of Mike, Ben and Scott.

Favorite Musical Artists/Influences:
U2, Radiohead, Jimmy Eat World, Snow Patrol, Coldplay, Hillsong United, Brooke Fraser, Future of Forestry, Mute Math, Damien Rice, Jeremy Riddle, Phil Wickham, Weezer and Foo Fighters.

Favorite Food:
Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Karin Cornwell, Director of Operations

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Ministry Background:
Karin was born and raised here in Miamisburg and other than time away for college, has attended MCC her entire life. She has served in several ministries over the years but now focuses her energy and love on God's little ones.

Family:
Karin met her husband Jason in 1994 and they were married in August of 1995. They have one child, Jackson born in 1998. Karin's mom, Jayne Hansel also attends MCC. She enjoys serving in a Church where she considers so many people family; where so many people have influenced her all her life.

Hobbies & Interests:
Karin loves to scrapbook when time allows. She loves to prepare huge meals for all to enjoy, have people over to visit, and of course shopping!!

Weena Denlinger, Director of Children's Ministry

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Family Background:
Weena is married to Scott Denlinger and has twin sons - Jacob and Caleb. Jacob and Caleb are sophomores at Miamisburg High School.

Ministry Background:
As a PK (preacher’s kid) Weena has grown up in and around the church. She has been at MCC for 13 years and involved in various ministries including pianist, creative team for worship and curriculum development, small group leader, women’s bible study facilitator and worship leader. Other ministries include our recent mission trip to Haiti, local mission trips and service projects, and community events. She has served in children’s worship, VBS, camp, and other children’s events.

Hobbies & Interests:
Avid & spirited fan of the Miamisburg Viking Boys’ Soccer Team, especially #’s 4 & 6! Go Vikes!!
Hanging out with the coolest three guys on the planet
Hiking or anything outdoors.
Fitness Fanatic & Zumba Instructor
Cooking
Spending time with my fabulous nieces & nephews

Favs:
Date night with my hubby
COFFEE (bold please)
Movies – Remember the Titans & Blind Side
Vacations/Traveling
Season – Autumn
UK Basketball (Go Cats!)
Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake

Passion:
Serving my Savior with the spunk He gave me!; Utilizing my God-given abilities and strengths to honor and direct attention to Him alone; Encouraging others on their walk with Him.

Linda Borsos, Classic Worship Leader

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Ministry Background:
Linda has been a member of Miamisburg Christian Church most of her life. She has served in various ministry capacities over the years with her main focus being in music as accompanist, choir director and worship coordinator. In her high school days she was the pianist for the Evangelizers, a gospel quartet, and traveled throughout the tri-state area.

Family:
Linda was raised in Springboro, Ohio and currently lives in West Carrollton. She has one brother, Rick Stahl, who also attends MCC and 3 sisters. Her pride and joy are her two beautiful daughters, Amy, 27 and Angela, 30. She is a proud Ma-maw to her two granddaughters, Breanna, 4 and Ali 2.

Education:
Linda graduated from Ozark Bible College in Joplin, Missouri in 1977 with an Associate in Music Ministry and an Associate in Ministry. While there she traveled with a women’s trio and the school choir. She attended Sinclair Community College and in 2007 received a Certificate in Deaf Studies. She has shared her love for Christ with the Deaf community through music. Linda says, “At a time in my life when it was difficult to sit down to the piano or sing, God led me to continue to share His love through music, it was just in another language.”

Hobbies and Interests:
Linda has 3 major addictions, her granddaughters, traveling and scrapbooking. She also loves to knit while watching Castle, American Idol or a really good chic-flick. She enjoys a quiet evening or Saturday morning at home snuggled up with a good book, a good cup of coffee and her 2 daschunds, Belle and Ginger.