Pastor Gary Sivewright is the former Chaplain of Mount Vernon Nazarene University where he also served as a professor of Christian education. Before coming to Mount Vernon, Gary was Director of Nazarene Youth International Ministries at Nazarene Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. While at Nazarene Headquarters Gary also served as a curriculum editor, a program director, and edited two award-winning magazines, Teens Today and Bread. Gary has authored seven books including, co-authoring with Dr. Dan Croy, Parents, Teens and Other Strangers: The ABC's of Family Communication.

Gary currently travels with Family Face to Face an interactive communication ministry for families in the church and is a national presenter for HomeWord Parent Seminars. Gary also is our much-loved pastor here in Apple Valley, Ohio.

Dave has served as Minister of Music and Worship for over 20 years, and presently he and Kirsten are on the road full time.  They have traveled across American with various groups in concerts.  Kirsten’s story is one you will want to hear!