meet our team

Pulpit Minister

Stephen began working with Xenia in August 2024. He and his family come to Ohio by way of Kentucky, but they are originally from West Virginia. He and his wife, Erika, have been happily married since 2009 and they have two children: a son, Avery and a daughter, Macy. Stephen has been in ministry since 2008. He holds a BS in Ministry/Bible from Amridge University and a Master of Divinity from Lipscomb University. Stephen enjoys coaching his kids’ soccer teams and spending time with his family. He is a fan of all things Marshall University and Cincinnati Reds. 

Family and Youth Minister

Jacob is originally from Parkersburg, WV where he graduated with a BS in Business Admin and Vocational Ministry. He holds a Master of Divinity from Lipscomb University. Jacob married Kara in 2020 and they moved to Ohio in 2021 with their two dogs and five cats. Jacob loves Spider-Man and Pokémon and enjoys playing piano, singing, and playing video games. 

Jeff has lived in Ohio all his life and has lived in Beavercreek since 1963 . Jeff is happily married to his wife, Debbie. Together they have two children and five grandchildren. Jeff is an electrical  contractor and part owner of Reddy Electric Company. He enjoys watching his grandchildren participate in sports as well as fishing, vacationing, and spending time with family.  

Dick grew up on a dairy farm in Georgia, and went on to graduate from the University of Georgia in 1972.  Dick is happily married to Diane. They have two sons and four grandchildren. After retiring from the Air Force in ‘92, Dick worked as a business consultant until retiring fully in 2018. Dick enjoys being outdoors, playing golf, traveling, and most of all, visiting with his and Diane’s children and grandchildren. 

Jimmy graduated from Xenia High School, Central State University and earned an Air War College diploma from the Air Force's Air University. Jimmy is married to Cheryl, and they have one son. Jimmy retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base after 36 years of service. . He has been a member of the church since 1977. His interests include technical bible research and study (especially in the Old Testament), bow hunting, fishing, and woodworking. 

Deacon serving the area of community involvement.

Shane attended Wright State University where he studied Marketing and Business Management. During this time, Shane met his wife Mindy. They have two children. Shane has worked for Walmart for over 30 years and currently manages the Xenia Walmart as a Store Manager.  Shane enjoys spending time with family, volunteering in the local community and watching sports, especially the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes. 

Deacon serving the area of information technology.

Jamie was born and raised in southern Indiana, but moved all over the country as an Air Force officer. He graduated with a BS in Nuclear Engineering from Purdue and a MS and PhD from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). Jamie and Arvilla have been married since 2002 and have five children. He is a Colonel and the Associate Dean at AFIT on Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The Fees have been members at Xenia CoC since 2012. 

Deacon serving building and grounds.

Originally from the mountains of Westeren North Carolina, Kenny is happily married to his wife, Theresa. Together they have two  children. Kenny is a farrier by trade and enjoys riding and racing dirt bikes. Kenny and Theresa have been members of Xenia since 2001.

Deacon serving the area of missions.

David and his wife, Dorothy,  came with their grandson from Central California in 2015. David had retired in 2014 from working at the Library of Fresno State, and Dorothy had retired from working as a hairdresser in Madera, California.  They moved to Xenia in 2017.  David and Dorothy have been members of the Xenia Church of Christ since February of 2018. 

Administrative Support

Ashley is originally from Russellville, KY.  She is a graduate of Ohio Valley University where she completed her degree in Business Management. She has been married to Jerrod Eldridge since 2004 and they have two children. Her husband  has been a member at XCoC since birth and she has since 2008.