Pastor Nicholas Hopman
Senior Pastor
Pastor Nicholas Hopman graduated from Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota and has previously served in the Upper Peninsula, where he taught courses at Finlandia University, Vancouver, Canada, and northern Minnesota. He is interested in the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, especially early Lutheran piety and Lutheran theology. His work has been published in the peer-reviewed journal Lutheran Quarterly, and also Lutheran Forum and Valparaiso University’s The Cresset. He and his wife have three children. Email Pastor Hopman at n.hopman@grace43081.org.
Senior Pastor
Pastor Nicholas Hopman graduated from Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota and has previously served in the Upper Peninsula, where he taught courses at Finlandia University, Vancouver, Canada, and northern Minnesota. He is interested in the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, especially early Lutheran piety and Lutheran theology. His work has been published in the peer-reviewed journal Lutheran Quarterly, and also Lutheran Forum and Valparaiso University’s The Cresset. He and his wife have three children. Email Pastor Hopman at n.hopman@grace43081.org.
Molly King, Commissioned Lay Minister
Director Youth & Family Ministries
Molly King is married to Mike and they have two sons, Matthew and Brendan. They live outside of Delaware. She graduated from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in 2006 with a Master of Arts in Lay Ministry with a specialty in Christian Education. Teaching is in her background as she graduated in 1990 from The Ohio State University with a degree in Elementary Education. After graduation, she substitute taught for a few years before teaching Kindergarten at a Preschool. Since graduating from Seminary she has worked at four different churches. At each church she has had a different role working with Christian Education and Youth programs. She has been to three National Youth Gatherings, taking a youth group to two of them and presenting on Disability Awareness in the church at the other. Email Molly at m.king@grace43081.org.
Director Youth & Family Ministries
Molly King is married to Mike and they have two sons, Matthew and Brendan. They live outside of Delaware. She graduated from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in 2006 with a Master of Arts in Lay Ministry with a specialty in Christian Education. Teaching is in her background as she graduated in 1990 from The Ohio State University with a degree in Elementary Education. After graduation, she substitute taught for a few years before teaching Kindergarten at a Preschool. Since graduating from Seminary she has worked at four different churches. At each church she has had a different role working with Christian Education and Youth programs. She has been to three National Youth Gatherings, taking a youth group to two of them and presenting on Disability Awareness in the church at the other. Email Molly at m.king@grace43081.org.
Jeff Daubenmire
Director of Music Ministries
Jeff Daubenmire holds degrees in music education and educational administration from Ohio University. He studied voice, piano and organ, and has extensive performing and concert planning experience. He began his work as a church musician at age 12, and has served several churches as Director of Music and Organist. He has conducted vocal ensembles, handbell choirs, and accompanied a diverse range of performers in a variety of venues. He has enjoyed performing and directing a number of concert series events in central and southeast Ohio. Email Jeff at j.daubenmire@grace43081.org.
Director of Music Ministries
Jeff Daubenmire holds degrees in music education and educational administration from Ohio University. He studied voice, piano and organ, and has extensive performing and concert planning experience. He began his work as a church musician at age 12, and has served several churches as Director of Music and Organist. He has conducted vocal ensembles, handbell choirs, and accompanied a diverse range of performers in a variety of venues. He has enjoyed performing and directing a number of concert series events in central and southeast Ohio. Email Jeff at j.daubenmire@grace43081.org.
Linda Hoch
Organist
Linda has been the organist/pianist at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church since August of 2001. Prior to her arrival at Grace, she was the interim organist for 8 months at Parkview United Methodist Church in Columbus. Linda graduated with honors from Defiance Sr. High School in 1997. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Capital University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. While at Capital she was the organist for Sunday morning chapel services from 1997 to 2000. Linda has studied organ with Bruce Deniston, Janet Linker and Michael Murray. Linda graduated Cum Laude from The Ohio State University in 2007 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She currently works as staff pharmacist at Walgreens Pharmacy on E. Dublin-Granville Rd. and Maple Canyon. Linda is married to Christopher Hoch (whom she met at Grace) and has two children: Benjamin (Benny) and Margaret (Maggie). Email Linda at lkgraf102078@earthlink.net
Organist
Linda has been the organist/pianist at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church since August of 2001. Prior to her arrival at Grace, she was the interim organist for 8 months at Parkview United Methodist Church in Columbus. Linda graduated with honors from Defiance Sr. High School in 1997. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Capital University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. While at Capital she was the organist for Sunday morning chapel services from 1997 to 2000. Linda has studied organ with Bruce Deniston, Janet Linker and Michael Murray. Linda graduated Cum Laude from The Ohio State University in 2007 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She currently works as staff pharmacist at Walgreens Pharmacy on E. Dublin-Granville Rd. and Maple Canyon. Linda is married to Christopher Hoch (whom she met at Grace) and has two children: Benjamin (Benny) and Margaret (Maggie). Email Linda at lkgraf102078@earthlink.net
Kathy Wahlenmaier
Financial Manager
In 2015, Kathy joined the Grace staff as Financial Manager. After 22 years working for a global corporation, Kathy is happy to be working in this warm, where-everybody-knows-your-name environment. God’s timing is amazing! She and her husband, Roy, were married in 1970 and have lived in Johnstown since 1982. They have four sons, three daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren. ‘Grandma’ is Kathy’s favorite title these days. She is a member of the Church of the Ascension and of the American Legion Auxiliary in Johnstown. When not in the office, she enjoys reading, baking, monthly card club, cheering on the football Buckeyes, and spending time with family and friends. Email Kathy at k.wahlenmaier@grace43081.org
Financial Manager
In 2015, Kathy joined the Grace staff as Financial Manager. After 22 years working for a global corporation, Kathy is happy to be working in this warm, where-everybody-knows-your-name environment. God’s timing is amazing! She and her husband, Roy, were married in 1970 and have lived in Johnstown since 1982. They have four sons, three daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren. ‘Grandma’ is Kathy’s favorite title these days. She is a member of the Church of the Ascension and of the American Legion Auxiliary in Johnstown. When not in the office, she enjoys reading, baking, monthly card club, cheering on the football Buckeyes, and spending time with family and friends. Email Kathy at k.wahlenmaier@grace43081.org
Sarah Odum
Business Manager
Sarah joined the Grace staff as Church Secretary on November 12th, 2018 and in January 2020 was promoted to the role of Business Manager. She grew up in Port Clinton, Ohio and attended St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. While growing up she was very active in and outside of the church. She was in the youth group, children's choir, played trumpet in the brass quartet for special events, attended Lutheran Memorial Camp as a Counselor-In-Training, and while at Baldwin College was active in the local away from home program for college students through St. Paul Lutheran Church in Berea, Ohio. Completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Studio Art with a minor in French at Baldwin Wallace. At The Ohio State University she earned her Master of Arts in Education Policy and Leadership and worked there for 13 years. She meet her husband David in 2008 and married into St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ohio and was very active until 2017 when they moved further north and found Grace. She became a member of Grace in October 2018 and is now a Sunday School Teacher. Email Sarah at office@grace43081.org
Business Manager
Sarah joined the Grace staff as Church Secretary on November 12th, 2018 and in January 2020 was promoted to the role of Business Manager. She grew up in Port Clinton, Ohio and attended St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. While growing up she was very active in and outside of the church. She was in the youth group, children's choir, played trumpet in the brass quartet for special events, attended Lutheran Memorial Camp as a Counselor-In-Training, and while at Baldwin College was active in the local away from home program for college students through St. Paul Lutheran Church in Berea, Ohio. Completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Studio Art with a minor in French at Baldwin Wallace. At The Ohio State University she earned her Master of Arts in Education Policy and Leadership and worked there for 13 years. She meet her husband David in 2008 and married into St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ohio and was very active until 2017 when they moved further north and found Grace. She became a member of Grace in October 2018 and is now a Sunday School Teacher. Email Sarah at office@grace43081.org
Maria Laderman
Director Grace Ringers
Maria Laderman joined the church staff in 2021, bringing her love of music and community together in her role. She began playing piano and flute at a young age. She also rang handbells for two years in elementary school. She studied flute and piano privately throughout high school, and was involved in many high school ensembles in Beavercreek, Ohio. Her conducting skills were developed as field commander of her marching band her senior year. She continued playing flute in the orchestra at the University of Notre Dame. She was also a member of the Notre Dame Handbell Choir. She graduated in 2005 with her BA in graphic design with a supplementary degree in pre-med. She then entered graduate studies in nursing and obtained her RN in 2007 and her MS in Nursing in 2008 from the Ohio State University. She works full time as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Maria and her husband became members at Grace Lutheran in 2017, and have two children.
Director Grace Ringers
Maria Laderman joined the church staff in 2021, bringing her love of music and community together in her role. She began playing piano and flute at a young age. She also rang handbells for two years in elementary school. She studied flute and piano privately throughout high school, and was involved in many high school ensembles in Beavercreek, Ohio. Her conducting skills were developed as field commander of her marching band her senior year. She continued playing flute in the orchestra at the University of Notre Dame. She was also a member of the Notre Dame Handbell Choir. She graduated in 2005 with her BA in graphic design with a supplementary degree in pre-med. She then entered graduate studies in nursing and obtained her RN in 2007 and her MS in Nursing in 2008 from the Ohio State University. She works full time as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Maria and her husband became members at Grace Lutheran in 2017, and have two children.
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