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Chuch Holzer currently serves as the Presiding Clerk (Elder). Chuck and his wife, Robbi, have been members of Alliance Friends Church since 1980. They have been involved in Vacation Bible School, F.R.O.G. (Fully Relying On God), Nominating Committee, Christian Education, and teaching Sunday School. Chuck has been employed by Louisville City Schools as a teacher since 1975. Robbi, a former teacher, is studying to become an occupational therapist assistant. Chuck enjoys furniture making, hunting, and golf. Having been married since 1975, they have two sons, Curtis and Ryan.
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Elder of Spiritual Life. Pending
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Roger Meir currently serves as the Elder of Outreach. Roger and his wife, Kathy, have been attending Alliance Friends Church since 1990. They have been involved in different ministries of the church including Junior Friends Youth, Vacation Bible School, cooking dinners, Building Committee, F.R.O.G. (Fully Relying On God), Sports and Recreation, Sunday School helpers, and Pastoral Relations Committee. Roger retired as a supervisor for Mahoning County Engineers in 1997 and has been in EMS work for over 20 years. He is currently employed as a paramedic with Bartley Ambulance. Kathy works in the church office as Office Manager. Roger and Kathy have two sons and daughters-in-law and five grandchildren who also attend Alliance Friends Church.
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Lisbeth Stanford currently serves as the Elder of Education. Lisbeth (Beth) Stanford has been a part of Alliance Friends Church since 1996 when she moved back to this area from southwest Florida. She believes that a local church has a unique opportunity to fulfill Jesus' commandment to “Go into the world and make disciples...” Previously, she has served as elder of Spiritual Life, on Missions committee, and full-time staff member (9 years). She says, “It has been exciting to launch and/or support Christ directed activities that offer opportunities for children and adults to grow in relationship with Christ and His visible Church.”
Lisbeth's adult children and daughter in law are all working in the medical field and loving two beautiful blondie granddaughters.
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Doug Schwarz currently serves as the Elder of Stewardship and Chairman of Administrative Council. Doug and his family have been attending Alliance Friends Church since 1998 becoming members in 2000.
Doug is employed at Alliance Ventures. In addition, Doug is the Executive Director of the Greater Alliance Foundation, a community foundation which supports worthy needs that sometimes go unmet by established charitable resources.
Kyle is director of Time Warner Cable Channel 11 and has been the Broadcast Arts teacher at Alliance High School for six years. She is the pianist for Children’s Choir and is a worship leader at the Empowerment Center. They have four children, Natalie, Alisha, Brock, and Kendra.
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Carla Hart currently serves as Elder at Large - Carla and her husband, Jerry have been members of Alliance Friends Church since 2000. Jerry served 4 years as part-time associate pastor after retiring from the army. He reluctantly left that position when his job at the post office became full time; but continues to volunteer in several aspects of that ministry. Carla served 6 years as Preschool coordinator, and is now active in WIM—Women in Ministry. She is a self-employed Registered Nurse and Natural Health Consultant. Her passion is sharing God’s love by teaching his plan for health, especially the use of healing oils of the Bible. Jerry and Carla have been married 40 years and have 3 children and 8 grandchildren.
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