leadership

Austin is a native of Northeast Ohio where he was raised by Christian parents. He received his theological education in England, earning a masters degree and a PhD from the University of Oxford. Prior to coming to Providence, Austin served nine years in a local church ministering to college students and young adults, overseeing the internship program for the training of future ministers and serving as the teaching pastor.
Austin holds a fellowship in the Center for Pastor Theologians, a group of church leaders committed to the interface of theology and local church ministry. In this vein, he remains connected to local universities as an adjunct professor of church history.


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In 2011 Austin married Mallory, also a native of Northeast Ohio, and they are delighted to be raising three sons, Graham (b. 2015), Andrew (b. 2018), and James (b. 2024). In his spare time, Austin is typically reading or jogging.

Denny is a native of Portage County where he was raised by Christian parents. He has an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Youngstown State University, an MBA from Kent State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to joining the staff of Providence in 2022, Denny had a 25+ year career in the corporate sector serving midsized companies in the role of CFO and COO. 


Denny has served in ministry over the years on the board of Urban Vision (Akron) and Westside Christian Academy (Westlake), leading and teaching ABFs and various Bible studies (The Chapel, Akron). Since joining Providence Church in 2011, he has taught Adult Workshops, co-led small groups, served in Youth Ministry, chaired the Elder Board and traveled to Central Asia and the Middle East to encourage and equip the saints in house churches.


In 1995 Denny married Becky, and they are blessed with five sons and three daughters-in-law to be. Occasionally you may spot Denny playing terrible golf and enjoying it greatly.

Michael and his wife Tiffany have been married for 12 years and have three amazing young boys Noah, Jameson, and Judah. Although born in New York and raised in Florida, Michael and Tiffany have completely fallen in love with Cleveland and are excited to grow in community in north east Ohio. He loves anything that has to do with sports; especially the New York Giants. Being involved within vocational ministry for a decade, he also loves his coffee black and his theology deep. In his downtime he loves reading, learning, and most importantly, spending family days together, going on hikes in the Metroparks.

Dan is a lifelong westsider and has been a Christ follower for over forty years. While attending Cleveland State University, Dan earned his B. A. (Elementary Education) and M.Ed. (Counseling). He then earned an M.Ed. (Administration) from Baldwin Wallace University. He invested over 35 years as an educator and counselor before joining the pastoral team at Providence.

Dan and his wife, Kathy were founding members of Providence Church and were the first youth leaders. Over the years, Dan has served on the elder board, led several small groups, taught adults, youth, and children at various times on Sunday morning.

Dan and Kathy enjoy spending time with their adult daughter, son, and daughter-in-law when they are in town. During his downtime, Dan can be found golfing, spinning, running, cycling, rowing, but mostly golfing.

Brian is a lifelong northeast Ohioan, attending Cleveland State University (BA in Religion) and Columbia International University for his Master of Divinity. Brian first came to Providence as an elementary student, attending with his believing family until 2011. 


Brian was on staff here at Providence in student ministry and adult ministry from 2004 to 2011 when he was sent out by the church to serve in the kingdom of God. Brian served in a local church where he served for 10 years in student ministry and then as a campus pastor. He is passionate about ministry and also serves on the board of The Garden Christian Academy in the Clark/Fulton neighborhood in Cleveland. 


Brian and his wife Sara have three children Paige, Rebekah, and Caleb 


Brian loves the outdoors- hiking, backpacking, hunting, boating, and the like.

Growing up in a Christian family, Jim trusted in Christ at a young age. He received a B.A. in Marketing at Baldwin-Wallace University and M.A in Christian Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Jim developed a passion for ministry and began leading worship during his time serving on the student leadership team of CRU at BW.

Additionally, Jim has always lived in Northeast Ohio, and met his wife Ciara in a local young adult ministry. They were married in 2013 and have three children: Josiah (b. 2017), Ella (b. 2019), Charlotte (b. 2023), and Jacob (b2025). Jim loves sports, music, coffee, hiking, traveling, reading, and is an avid New England Patriots fan.

Caleb is married to his wife Emily and they have two children: Theo and Darcy Mae. He has a deep passion for communicating God’s word and helping people understand and apply it.

Caleb is an academic glutton for punishment. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in pastoral ministry from Moody Bible Institute. He holds a second Master’s degree from Liberty University in Pastoral Counseling and is currently pursuing a doctorate in preaching through Northern Seminary. 


Likes: Talking about idols, the DISC personality test and woodworking.

Dislikes: colorful (healthy) food and wet feet.