David Kisner

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David Kisner has been the Lead Pastor at Washington Heights since 1996. He is a graduate of Cedarville University and holds a Master’s of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Before coming to WHBC, he served as Assistant Director of Christian Ministries at Cedarville University, Associate Pastor at North Baptist Church in Rochester, New York and Senior Pastor at Westmont Bible Church in Westmont, Illinois. 

His main responsibility is administering the Word of God during our Sunday morning Celebration Services. He also oversees the church staff, gives vision and direction to the ministry, and counsels individuals and families in crisis.

David and his wife, Wendy, have been married for 32 years. Wendy is a fourth grade teacher in the Centerville School System. They have two children: Amy, who makes her home in Chicago where she is an interpreter for the hearing-impaired, and Nathan, their college-aged son. 

Hobbies/Interests/Passions
Flying (he holds a private pilot’s license), reading, golfing and home maintenance projects.

Mikal Kildal

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Mikal was raised in a church-going home, but wasn’t introduced to Christ until the age of 15. A couple of years later he dedicated his life to serving the Lord, and has been preparing for or actively serving in ministry full-time ever since.

Mikal holds degrees from Cornerstone University and Bethel Seminary. He has served as Director of Campus Activities at The Master’s College and as a youth pastor in Roseburg, Oregon. Mikal joined the WHBC staff in February 1998. He has the honor of overseeing the ministries that directly impact our adults: the Adult Bible Fellowships, Men’s and Women’s Ministries, and Missions.

Mikal and his wife, Judi, have four children: Nick and Kris are in college, and David and Jennifer are teenagers, active in school and church.

Hobbies/Interests/Passions
Watching his kids grow up, golfing, snow skiing, coaching, fantasy league sports

Ministry Motivation
His mission is to mobilize, motivate, and release adults to impact "their" world for Christ and to support them with his core value of relationships.
Phil 3:13-14 "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it (righteousness in Christ Jesus). But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

Personal Vision for WHBC
To see the people of Washington Heights embrace their own giftedness and unleash their transformed lives in the micro-world where they live. I also look forward to the church being seen as a corporate example of both the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.

Rich McGhee

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Rich trusted Christ as his Savior at age 6 and planned to go into business until his first two years at Cedarville College. He sensed the need of support roles in the ministry and has enjoyed serving in that capacity, saying “I have the best job in town.”

He is a graduate of Cedarville College and has a Master’s degree from Baptist Bible Seminary. He has served in various roles at Beachwood Lake Camp and Scioto Hills Baptist Camp and as associate pastor in churches in Indiana and Florida for over 30 years. Rich has also served on staff at Baptist Bible Seminary as teacher and administrator. He joined the staff at WHBC in January 2006. His responsibilities include overall administration of church ministry, including oversight of all staff and finances. He also teaches Journey and Vision, our two newest ABFs for young couples.

He and his wife, Yvonna, have two adult children, Ryan and Hannah, who are both involved in ministry.

Hobbies/Interests/Passions
Reading, home projects, traveling and snow skiing

Favorite Ministry Verse
Ps. 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”

Personal Vision for WHBC
“I love it when a plan comes together.”

Randy Tate

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Randy was born on a Saturday night. He knows that because he was in Sunday School the next morning, and being raised in a Christian home, cannot remember a time that he did not know that Christ had died for his sins. He was eight years old when he personalized that knowledge and accepted the gift of eternal life through Christ Jesus.

Randy holds degrees from Word of Life Institute, Cedarville University and Grace Theological Seminary. He has served as Camp Director at Skyview Ranch, youth pastor at a church in Virginia and Senior Pastor at Grand Heights Baptist Church in Fairborn, Ohio. 

Randy’s role on the WHBC staff is to share the Word of God at our Sunday evening service.

He and his wife, Janet, have three adult children and two grandchildren.

Hobbies/Interests/Passions
Remodeling, learning about & using the latest technological gadgets, and history.

Favorite Ministry Verse
Joshua 1:8  “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”

Personal Vision for His Ministry at WHBC
To assist & support the Lead Pastor & staff in achieving their ministry goals through teaching and prayer.

Charlie Pagnard

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Charlie Pagnard joined the staff at WHBC in 1991 as choir director; over the years his role has grown and now includes all aspects of corporate worship. Charlie leads worship for our Sunday Celebration services and gives leadership to our adult choir, praise team and band, special music and SALT (sound and light team).

In addition to his responsibilities at WHBC, Charlie is a music professor at Cedarville University, principal trumpet for the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and member of the award-winning brass quintet, the Carillon Brass. Charlie regularly uses his talents to serve the Lord and minister to others through short-term missions, taking Christ’s message through music to people all over the world. Charlie has degrees from Bowling Green State University and Eastman School of Music as well as doctoral studies at the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati.

Charlie and his wife, Elaine, have two adult sons and three grandchildren.

Roger Jensen

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Roger was raised in a Christian home where he regularly heard the gospel and had devotions every evening or morning. He placed his trust in Christ as his Savior during family devotions after an evangelistic crusade. 

Roger has been a member of Washington Heights since 1966. Prior to his ministry, he worked for the NCR Corporation as a Senior Product Manager for the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). He joined the staff in January 2007 as the pastor for senior adult ministries. He also uses his skills and talents in computers and photography to serve the ministry.

Roger is married to Nancy, the church organist. They have three adult daughters who are all married and serving in their local churches. Of course, Roger and Nancy will be happy to tell you about their eight grandchildren.

Hobbies/Interests/Passions
Computers, photography, grandchildren

Favorite Ministry Verse
Psalm 92:13,14  “Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green.”

Personal Vision for Young at Heart Ministry
I believe it is our duty as brothers and sisters in Christ to serve and support the many senior adults that attend our monthly Young at Heart luncheons. One of our primary reasons for the ministry is to see that these people receive Christ. Now that our Community Life Center is completed, we have the capacity to serve up to 500 in our luncheon ministry. We would love to see this program grow with the support of our people and be a real lighthouse for our Lord to the senior adults of our community. Contact Roger if you are interested in being involved in this ministry, either as a volunteer helper or as a group member.

Josh Hales

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Josh was brought up in the church and raised in a Christian home. He placed his faith in Christ at the age of 12 after a Wednesday night AWANA program. The summer following his junior year in high school, he committed his life to full-time ministry during a week at camp. He absolutely loves working with youth; to see God working in the hearts and lives of our teens is his passion.

Josh has served as a counselor at Camp Patmos and Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, and has served small churches with a concert and pulpit supply ministry.  He is currently pursuing a BS in Biblical Studies through Moody Bible Institute’s Distance Learning Program. He joined the staff at WHBC in October 2007 as Jr. High and Children's Pastor. In September 2009 he transitioned to Youth Pastor with additional responsibilities in the area of Recreation Ministry support.

God answered Josh’s prayers for both an incredible ministry and life partner when he married his wife in June of 2006. Erin is his best friend, and he loves her with all of his heart!

Hobbies/Interests/Passions
Water sports, football, singing, traveling to visit family, spending time with my wife.

Favorite Ministry Verse
Ecclesiastes 12:13  “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”

Personal Vision for Ministry at WHBC
It is my desire to see our teens take ownership of their faith. This world wants our youth! Performance-based Christianity and curbside appeal simply will not do. My prayer is that our teens will know Christ personally, grow spiritually from the inside out, and learn to serve the Lord and others with the love of Jesus.