Chris Barhorst
Senior Pastor
Chris Barhorst is a called of God Bible Teacher and Senior Pastor at True Life Church. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Biblical studies and a Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry from Central Christian University of Blytheville, Arkansas.
Chris is also a graduate of the Charis Bible College Continuing Education for Ministers program and serves as a Regional Advocate for ARMI (Association of Related Ministers International), Andrew Wommack’s Minister’s Association.
He and his wife Jennifer actively witness to the lost, make disciples, and further the Kingdom of God by establishing people in the grace and faith message of Jesus Christ. Having seen the extremes of both legalism and inclusionism, Pastor Chris is passionate about the godly balance of the true grace and faith message. Chris and his wife Jennifer reside in Greenville, Ohio and have four children and three grandchildren.
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Associate Pastor
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Pete Mercer
Worship Pastor
Pete has been leading worship for over 20 years and has a heart to pursue a life of intimacy with the Father. He and his beautiful wife Cristen live in Indiana and have 3 amazing sons.
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Women’s Care Pastor
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Steve Hart
Men’s Care Pastor
Steve Hart is a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in agronomy and had a career managing fertilizer and propane plants. He enjoys yard work, remodeling, and helping individuals in need in his hometown of Greenville, Ohio where he lives with his wife Judy. Together they have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.
Shelley This
Children’s Pastor
Shelley lives in New Bremen, Ohio with her husband Peter. They have three grown children and work in New Bremen. Shelley has been a school teacher for 33 years and a Children’s Minister for 37 years. She loves talking about her best friend, Jesus, especially to the younger generation.
Peter This
Audio & Visual Coordinator
Peter lives in New Bremen, Ohio with his wife Shelley. In addition to his full-time career in Marketing he enjoys supporting the church body through audio visual technologies and serves as a member of the worship team.
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Administrator
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Dawson DeShane
Safety & Security
Dawson has lived in Darke County for the past 21 years with his beautiful wife Halane of over 31 years. Dawson enjoys applying his military experience to ensure the safety and security of True Life Church.
Dave Lavy
Facility, Land & Building
Dave has been in the construction business for nearly 70 years with experience in every type of work from residential to light commercial work. Together, he and his wife Shirley have 10 children, 23 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Melissa Barhorst
Nursery Supervisor
Melissa has worked with young children for over 35 years from in-home daycare to managing church nurseries. Her 10 grandchildren lovingly call her Mimi, as do other kids under her care. She and her husband Scott have 4 children and are very active in their hometown of Sidney, Ohio.
Aggie Baumann
Treasurer
Aggie has been a bookkeeper for various churches since 1996 and has her associate degree in accounting. She lives loved and blessed with her 3 boys, 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. “Hallelujah, Praise the Lord, Thank You Jesus, Amen”!