For the last 20 years (and for my entire adult, post-college life) I have been the preaching minister for this church body. From time to time people ask why (and how) a preacher could stay with one church his whole adult life. Longevity with one congregation is not the norm. But NHCC is not the normal church. We are blessed with a spirit of love and unity that is all too rare. We function as a family and the leadership works together as a team. I've been blessed to be a part of the family and the team.
I was born in a preacher's home, and grew up around churches and preachers my whole life. In fact, the Nichols' family is full of preachers, including my four brothers and two nephews, and father-in-law and father (who are both deceased).
In 1985 I received a Bachelor of Biblical Literature (BBL) and a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) from Ozark Bible college in Joplin, MO. My study there included a triple major in Old Testament, New Testament, and Biblical Languages. In 1989 I received a Master of Arts in Theology from Cincinnati Bible Seminary. In 1991 I completed a Master of Divinity in Theology (also from CBS).
Greetings! My name is Ben Walker, and I am the youth minister here at Northern Hills Christian Church. I have a sincere love for the Lord and for teenagers, and God has seen fit to hook me up with a career in which I can exercise both daily. Some of my deepest convictions and most profound joys in this life have been found in this venture. I believe it is my personal charge to assure that every teen under my tutelage has a firm bedrock understanding of the gospel, a disciplined Christian walk, and an understanding of worldviews and religions that will surpass all of their secular peers.
I was born and raised in the greater Cincinnati area, and attended college at both Cincinnati Christian University and Miami University where in the year 2000 I received my B.A. in Sociology, Philosophy, and Comparative Religion. I was hired on as a youth and associate minister by NHCC in the autumn of 2000, and have been here ever since. I am married to a beautiful young lady named Lisa who works part time as an elementary school teacher and full time as a mother. I am the proud father of Grace and Aiden Walker.
Beyond family and ministry, my time is consumed by hanging out with members of the youth group, playing drums, practicing Kung Fu, and the playing of computer games—not necessarily in that order. If you would like to get in touch with me for any reason, please feel free to contact me at nhcc-ben@cinci.rr.com.
Greetings, my name is Todd Jefferson. I am presently the Worship Minister and Young Adult Discipleship Minister at Northern Hills Christian Church
I grew up in the Cincinnati area and for a while lived in Columbus. While in high school I met my wife to be, Emily, and shortly after my schooling we were married and have been blessed in our lives together for 14 years. During this time I was able to earn my degree in Biblical Studies from Cincinnati Christian University with an emphasis in leadership and ministry.
In June of 2002 God led me to Northern Hills to take on the position of Worship Leader. In doing so, He also helped to shape my understanding of worship and what role I was to play in reflecting Christ and helping others into a closer relationship with Him. My desire here is to move within and beyond the music and ceremony of the church and help people see that worship is all about God. I want to help motivate people to honestly present themselves to God with loving expressions of worship that are pleasing to Him, all the while seeing these expressions as a lifestyle of worship and not just a moment on a given day. This attitude carries over to discipleship and maturity in Christ; the focus of our young adult group.
Outside of my ministerial duties I love spending time alone with my wife and our english bulldog, Margie, reading N.T. Wright, watching film, and feverishly rooting on my Ohio State Buckeyes.
Feel free to contact me at nhcc-todd@cinci.rr.com or by phone at the church office.
God bless!
New Interim Children's Director
Jennifer Holder
New Bio and Picture to come.
