Interim Senior Pastor

As a life long resident of Northwest Ohio, David grew up in Arlington and attended Bluffton University. David has spent 23 years in youth ministry, including years with Youth for Christ and 9 years at Ebenezer where he started as the Youth Pastor in 2015. He recently completed a Master of Theological Studies from Luther Rice Seminary. David and his wife Mary, love interacting with people of all ages, seeing God work in the the lives of His people. and are extremely humbled to be a part of this wonderful church. David and Mary have three children.

Director of Children and Family Ministries

Hanné is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and a life-long member of Ebenezer Mennonite. Hanné is married to Rich and they have a daughter. She has a passion to see families grow closer together, see children come to Christ at an early age and to see them build a Biblical foundation that will carry them into adulthood.

Office Administrator

Dylan moved to Bluffton at a young age and started attending Ebenezer when he was a youth intern in 2018. He graduated from Indiana Wesleyan in 2019 with a bachelor of science degree in sport management and business administration. He has a passion for teaching and interacting with students, Marvel movies and travel.

Interim Youth Director

Jonnathan Bonifaz, originally from Cuenca, Ecuador, and raised in Bluffton, Ohio, is a passionate youth leader committed to guiding and mentoring young people in his community. He holds both a Master’s degree in GNSS Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). Jonnathan's heart is dedicated to fostering a strong foundation in Christ for the youth, helping them build faith and purpose in their lives. With a servant’s heart, he is constantly seeking to follow God's guidance and serve wherever he is called.

Worship Director

Sam is a third generation member of Ebenezer and has been involved with music all his life singing alongside his parents and friends in various groups and playing guitar & piano. Although he has a degree in Business Administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene, he served as a volunteer worship leader in the local church for 20 years before officially joining the church staff. Sam and his wife Janet have four children and reside in Bluffton.

Communications and Connections

Tim and his wife Tiffany served in Cambodia for 16 years, working in the areas of leadership development and church multiplication. In 2022, they returned to the United States and Tim joined the staff of Ebenezer as Communications and Connections Administrator. They have two children, Katie (15) and Jonny (11).

Youth Ministry Intern

Eli grew up in Bluffton and attended Saint Mary’s Catholic Church up until high school. He is currently attending The Ohio State University at Lima pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management. After interning at Ebenezer for the summer, he felt a strong calling into ministry. He has a passion for working with students, and golfing in his free time.

Custodian

Safety Coordinator and Assistant Custodian

Tim was born and raised in Bryan, OH. He studied education at Hillsdale College(MI) and Bowling Green State University. Tim chose to pursue a career in law enforcement. He became an Ohio State Trooper and retired after 25 years of service. Tim and Bev have been married for 41 years. They have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.

Custodian Assistant