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The Rev. Dr. Chris Nichols - Senior Pastor and his wife Kathy
The Rev. Dr. Christopher Nichols began his ministry as our Sr. Pastor during the summer of 2007, following pastorates in Ohio, Massachusetts, and most recently, Goshen, Connecticut.
Chris was born and raised in the Cleveland, Ohio area and received a Bachelor of Science in Education as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree (majoring in art) from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts and was ordained by the Eastern Association of the Ohio Conference of the United Church of Christ in February, 1986. In 1996, he was awarded a Doctor of Ministry degree from Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. |
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Chris and Kathy Nichols married in June, 1975. Both graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College that year and began working life as public school teachers – Kathy in primary grades and Chris as a high school art teacher. In addition to teaching, Chris has worked professionally as a photographer, and served on the staff of two national youth ministry organizations: Young Life and Youth for Christ. Chris still takes his artwork and photography seriously, and includes bicycling and repairing antique automobiles among his hobbies. Chris and Kathy have traveled in Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, and China. Kathy has been his constant companion in ministry and together, they have raised two fine sons, Chris II and Jamie, both of whom are also graduates of Baldwin-Wallace College.
The Rev. Boyd Johnson - Minister of Visitation and Pastoral Care and his wife Barbara
| The Rev. Boyd Johnson is presently the Minister of Visitation and Pastoral Care. He is the pastoral leader of our Lay Caring Ministry. Boyd is a graduate of Dartmouth College and received a Master’s degree from Princeton Seminary and also a Master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling from Temple University. Boyd was ordained in the Presbyterian Church but for the majority of his ministry has been a member of the United Church of Christ. |
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He and his wife, Barbara, have served pastorates in New Jersey, Massachusetts , Florida and Connecticut. Boyd is also Pastor Emeritus of the First Church of Christ in Woodbridge, Ct. where they served for almost twenty years. They have three grown children, Boyd III, Katherine and Timothy.
Boyd and Barbara have been residents of Madison for several years and are very much enjoying our wonderful church family here and our beautiful community. Some of Boyd's passions are bird watching, sailing, and tennis
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