Our Staff and Leadership Team


Covenant has many gifted and caring staff and volunteers that carry on the everyday aspects of ministry at our church. The staff and leadership is comprised of men and women who not only minister to, but also love, care, and pray for the people of our church. 

  • Tim OVERLY

    senior pastor

    Pastor Tim has been the Senior Pastor at Covenant since 2005.  Before that, he served as Youth Pastor and Associate Pastor for 15 years.  Pastor Tim has a heart to reach the lost with the Gospel and the love of Christ and to help people grow in their understanding of the Word and in their experience of the fullness of God’s Spirit in their lives.  He enjoys hiking, golfing, and jet-skiing.  However, his favorite pastime is spending time with his family.  Favorite Bible verse:  “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear...”  Psalm 46:1-2


  • tina overly

    worship & discipleship director

    Tina is our Worship and Discipleship Director at Covenant Church.  Her passion is to lead others into the presence of God and to help them mature in their faith through understanding and application of God’s Word.  One of her biggest joys in life is to serve in ministry alongside her husband, Pastor Tim, and her two children, Tristen and Trevor.   She loves coffee, hiking, and playing games of all kinds.   Favorite Bible verse:  “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

  • Trevor overly

    Youth pastor / student life & missions director

    Covenant Church is blessed to have an outstanding Youth Pastor.  Pastor Trevor is the Student Life and Missions Director of Covenant Church.  He is also part of the music ministry, leading worship, playing keyboard and guitar. Missions and reaching out to the younger generation is a big part of his heart and ministry call.  Trevor loves the outdoors and loves to take crazy adventures with Poppa God.  Favorite Bible verse:  “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the Earth.”   Psalms 57:5  



  • ruth pullins

    church administrator

    Ruth has been our Office Administrator since 2006 and is a member of the Worship Team.  You may notice that Ruth is involved in just about everything at Covenant, working behind the scenes with planning, preparation or whatever is needed.  Ruth enjoys making soap, fishing, cookouts, and spending time with family and friends.  Peanut butter pie is her favorite dessert.  Favorite Bible verse:  “I will give thanks and praise to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well.”  Psalms 139:14


  • KRISTINA LANNING

    Children's Ministries director

    Kristina joined Covenant Church in 2010.  She oversees the children's curriculum and leads the children's ministries team.  Kristina has a heart for helping children learn Biblical truths and how to apply Biblical principles to their daily lives through fun, engaging teaching and experiences in Kids Town.  She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in education as she has been teaching in the public school system since 2008.  In her spare time (what little there is), she loves to flock to the sun and sandy beaches.  Favorite Bible verse:  "As for me and my house, 

    we will serve the Lord."    Joshua 24:15

  • LORI LOSKA

    CHURCH CUSTODIAN

    Lori is our Building Custodian, making sure everything is well-cared for so that everyone can enjoy their time at Covenant.  She is a woman of faith and enjoys listening to and studying the Bible.  Lori’s passion is for Christians to know God’s Word.  She enjoys home improvement shows and going to garage sales.   Favorite Bible verse:  “For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 


  • pam vanderpool

    pantry DIRECTOR

    Pam has been our Food Pantry Director since 2016.  She is blessed with a wonderful husband, Eric, three awesome children and five grandchildren, who are the pride of her life.  Pam’s heart for ministry is to serve our community once a month with enough food to feed a family of four for two weeks,  take every opportunity to show them the love of Christ and offer to pray for them.  Pam loves spending time with her grandchildren and spends a lot of time at the softball field watching them play.  She enjoys her flower gardens as well as restoring and bringing new life to old pieces of furniture.  A new hobby for Pam and her husband, Eric, is camping.  Favorite Bible verse:  “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”  Genesis 50:20

  • JACOB BROOKS

    media production director

    Jacob has been a member and volunteer on the sound team since 2016, here at Covenant.  In 2024, we welcome Jacob as our Media Production Director.  Jacob has a heart for bringing God's presence to our Covenant family and beyond.  Whether it is through playing keyboard, setting up sound for events, or directing audio and visuals for our Sunday morning services, Jacob has always loved serving, wherever the Lord leads.   Favorite Bible verse:  “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."  Philippians 4:6

  • jim page

    CHURCH DEACON  

    Jim became a deacon at Covenant Church in 2013.  His heart is in teaching God’s Word and mentoring men for the kingdom of God.  Jim and his wife, Judy, have two children and three grandchildren.  He enjoys landscaping and is an avid Buckeyes fan.  Favorite Bible verse:  “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”  Philippians 4:13




  • MIKE PRUETT

    CHURCH DEACON

    Mike joins us as a Deacon in 2024.  He has been a licensed minister for about 25 years, but has been active in ministry for over 40 years.  He has served as a youth pastor, associate pastor, church council, teacher, interim pastor, and supervisor of youth and discipleship programs.  Currently, here at Covenant, Mike enjoys teaching, working in the Food Pantry and Outreach ministries.  Mike loves spending time with family, playing golf and having fun! Favorite Bible verse:  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil."   Proverbs 3:5-7

  • RUSS WARD

    CHURCH DEACON

    Russ serves as one of our Deacons at Covenant Church.  He is also a drummer for the Worship Team and Sunday School teacher for the young adult class.  Russ has a heart for outreach ministry and a passion for auto racing.  He and his wife, Rachelle, have a racing ministry, traveling across the country sharing the message of Jesus Christ.  Favorite Bible verse:  “…Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.”  Psalm 34:8


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