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LEADERSHIP
Every church focuses on at least 3 areas of ministry. Worship, Discipleship, and Evangelism. Our icon of ministry focus is a triangle and we use the terms Adore, Explore and Restore. We want to Adore God through Family Worship; We want to Explore the depths of God's Word and how we live out our lives of faith; and we want to Restore individuals and families to God.
Rev. Joe Stafford
Senior Pastor
Joshua Kinney
Associate Pastor
"Rev. Joe Stafford, affectionately known as Pastor Joe, has served our congregation since 1990.
He is a graduate of Ohio Christian University (formerly Circleville Bible College) and also Ashland Theological Seminary where he earned a Masters Degree in Pastoral Counseling. He has worked in this area as a counselor since 1996 helping individuals and families deal with relationship, mental health and spiritual challenges. His caring style of counseling ministry utilizes the Word of God to help bring healing. He is licensed with the State of Ohio as a Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC).
Pastor Joe married his college sweetheart, Valerie, and they reside in Galion. Val is a full-time care-giver for their three beautiful grandchildren. She is a big part of various ministries within the church.
They have a daughter and son-in-law, Katie & Josh, plus three grandchildren, Ruby, Caleb, and Lydia.
Pastor Josh joined Wesley Chapel March of 2025. Serving is so important to Josh, whether it be serving God, his family, his church, or his community.
Josh and his wife, Brittany, were married in 2016 and have three wonderful children named Langley, Ireigh, and Crosby who keep them very busy! They love to serve the kingdom of God together and are excited to see what plans God has for them in Galion.
Kristina Lawson
Pastoral Assistant
"Kristi has served as Pastor Joe's assistant since 2007, working closely with him in areas of daily operation, programming and administration.
She and her husband, Mark, grew up in Galion and have a deep passion to serve here. They are both very involved in the ministries at Wesley Chapel.
Kristi also teaches for LifeWise Academy weekly for the Galion School district.
They have 3 adult children, Madysen and her husband, Nate, live and work in Delaware. Markis, is serving in the United States Air Force. Makenzi and her husband Jorden are currently abroad as he serves in the Unites States Air Force.
Serving Jesus and spreading the Gospel are at the heart of everything Kristi does. Serving our church and the family at Wesley Chapel are a privilege to her.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Wesley Chapel is a Bible-based church striving to put the Word of God into practice.
Mission Statement: At the Chapel we exist to restore individuals and families to God and to each other.
CCCU
Wesley Chapel is connected with the Churches of Christ in Christian Union denomination. Headquarters is based in Circleville, OH. For more information regarding CCCU and their mission, please visit them at www.cccuhq.org