OUR TEAM

T.J WATERS, MINISTER

T.j came to L.C.C. as minister in 2001. He is graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (2001), and Ozark Christian College (1995). He got lucky when his wife, Barbie, said “I do” in 1996 and has partnered in ministry with her ever since. The two have been blessed with 3 great kids, Micah, Ariella, & Ethanah (and baby #4 arriving in January!). T.j preaches in a way that everyone can relate to. He enjoys using media, music, video, real life experiences and comic relief to bring the truth of Jesus Christ into your every day life. T.j’s hobbies include being a great dad, watching movies, playing video games, reading & most recently, golf.

SCOTT WILLIAMS, MINISTER TO THE YOUTH

Scott came to L.C.C. in 2004 following a youth internship and position as Youth Minister in Huntington Beach, CA. He and his wife, Frances, have a passion for seeing young lives on fire for God. He enjoys leading youth to Christ and to a deeper relationship with Jesus in a personal way. He loves the multi-media realm and tries to integrate it into his lessons and classes. Scott enjoys watching sports, playing sports, and talking about sports. He is a great guy to stop by and visit in the summer because he loves to grill! (Try stopping by unexpectedly around 6 p.m.) Scott & Frances have one son, Elijah.

FRANCES WILLIAMS, MUSIC CO-ORDINATOR

Frances joined L.C.C. with her husband in the summer of ‘04. She volunteers her time & gifts as the Music Coordinator. Frances has her Bachelor of Music and Worship from Cincinnati Bible College and is an accomplished pianist, singer & songwriter. As Coordinator, she works with both ministers to plan for services each Sunday, then implements their ideas by relating them to the Music Team at practice each week. Frances’ hobbies include taking pictures of her son, cooking, scrapbooking, gardening, fiddling with PhotoShop and making music.

SHANNON GONGWER, OFFICE MANAGER

Shannon is a native of Ohio, and began working at L.C.C. in 2003. She has one daughter, Morgan, twin boys, Ian and Evan, and the newest arrival, Owen. Shannon is the one you need to talk to if you want any specifics, dates times etc. She’s very good at having all that info. somewhere close by.

If you’d like to schedule the use of our facilities please contact her for availability;
M, W, or Th from 9 a.m.–12 noon.