Leadership
Jesus Christ is the head of the church, both locally and universally. Our leaders seek to follow Him in every action, word, and choice they make for Veritas. The Elders/Pastors work under Jesus, taking responsibility for the spiritual growth and leadership of the church body through prayer, teaching, and vision. The Deacons and Staff work under the Elders in specific church ministries, carrying out the mission of the gospel as lead servants. The Members carry out the mission of the gospel to Columbus and beyond.
All Church Leaders
PastorsDeaconsStaffCommunity Group Leaders
Staff at Veritas
Geoff Davis
Central
Executive Pastor
Full-Time Staff
Geoff oversees operations and finances for all congregations. He and his family started attending Veritas in 2009. Before joining staff, Geoff worked with students with special needs. He started an internship with Veritas in 2009 and has been working full time for the church since 2010. Geoff has a Master of Business Administration from Capital University and attends the Short North congregation.
Christine Ferch
Central
Bookkeeper
Part-Time Staff
Christine is the bookkeeper for all congregations and attends the Tri-City congregation with her family. She started attending Veritas in 2009 and served as one of the church’s overseas missionaries for 4 years before returning to Columbus. She has been on staff with Veritas since 2021. Christine has a Bachelor’s degree from the Ohio State University and has been working in the accounting field since 2014.
Jonathan Giordano
Central
Facilities Coordinator
Part-Time Staff
Jonathan is responsible for performing general maintenance and repairs at all Veritas Community Church properties. This role functions as the liaison between the church and all vendors relating to building function.
Derek Nicol
Central
Communications & Creative Director
Full-Time Staff
Derek oversees the communications infrastructure and produces a variety of digital and print materials for all congregations. Derek oversees the website, email marketing, social media, and other communications channels. Derek has a B.A. in Film Studies from the Ohio State University.
Josh Toohey
Central
Technical Director
Full-Time Staff
Josh oversees audio, video and media production for each congregation.
Greg Showalter
Central
Asset Manager
Part-Time Staff
Greg is responsible for the stewardship of Veritas real estate and financial resources. A former military linguist with 15 years of diversified real estate and finance experience, Greg draws upon a broad background to help solve business problems, defend church interests, and ensure financial sustainability. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Real Estate from The Ohio State University.
Joe Byler
Short North
Lead Pastor
Full-Time Staff
Joe is responsible for preaching and leading the Short North staff/leaders and congregation. Joe and his wife, Renee, were part of the core team that started Veritas in 2008. Before becoming the lead pastor, Joe was the worship pastor at the Short North congregation since 2014. Joe has a Masters of Theological Studies with a concentration in Urban Ministry from Grimké Seminary.
Liz Cuffman
Short North
Executive Assistant to Short North Lead Pastor
Full-Time Staff
Liz assists the Short North Lead Pastor both administratively and executively. She moved to Columbus in 2017 and started attending Veritas shortly after and has been on staff since 2020. She graduated from Word of Life Bible Institute in 2010 and obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Religion from Liberty University.
Chris McConaughy
Short North
Director of Mercy & Justice
Full-Time Staff
Chris is responsible for mercy and justice, connect, and community group leadership development.
Lauren Raper
Short North
Worship Director
Full-Time Staff
Lauren oversees the Worship Ministry and Prayer Ministry. She is passionate about leading and encouraging the church to worship the Lord with all of their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Lauren has been attending Veritas since 2013 and on staff since 2016. Before becoming the Worship Director, Lauren was the Administrative Assistant to Pastor Joe Byler. She graduated from the University of Akron with a B.A. in Vocal Performance.
Jason Seiple
Short North
Family Life Director
Full-Time Staff
Jason oversees the Family Life ministry of the church, comprised of the Kids’ and Student ministries. Jason has been a member at Veritas since 2013 and was the Kids’ Ministry Director at Veritas East. He has a B.A. in Middle Childhood Education and an M. Ed. in Teaching & Learning from the Ohio State University. His wife, Marty, and two boys live in North Linden. Jason & Marty are founding board members of The Parable Project, an after-school teen discipleship program based in the Linden community. Jason has a combined 11 years of ministry experience with children of all ages.
Emily Stiving
Short North
Community Care Director
Part-Time Staff
Emily oversees Soul Care Ministry, Community Group Leader Care, and general Member Care – including Pre-marital Mentor Couples, Grief Care, and Missionary Care. She is passionate about equipping the church to care compassionately, humbly, and wisely for one another. Emily has been attending Veritas since 2009 and on staff since 2012. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Psychology and completed the Foundations of Biblical Counseling Certificate from CCEF (a division of Westminster Theological Seminary).
Other Staff
Andrew Rush
Short North Production Coordinator
Ryan Coholich
Tri-City
Community Life Pastor
Full-Time Staff
Ryan is responsible for shepherding Community Group leaders at the Tri-City congregation. He and his family began attending Veritas in 2013. Before joining staff, Ryan worked as a Biblical Counselor. Ryan holds an MA in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is also certified through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
Rob Linville
Tri-City
Deacon of Operations
Full-Time Staff
Rob oversees operations for the Tri-City congregation. He and his family began attending Veritas in 2013. Before joining Veritas, Rob and his wife worked with college students as part of student outreach. He has been full-time at Veritas since 2014. Rob has a bachelor’s degree in Bible from Clark Summit University.
Andrés Sauceda
Tri-City
Worship Director
Part-Time Staff
Andrés oversees the Worship Ministry at the Veritas Tri-City Congregation. He has been leading cooperate worship since high school, studied classical guitar performance at the University of Dayton, and was a co-leader at Apex Community Church in Kettering from 2010-2017. Andrés is passionate about investing in and raising up new leaders and worshipers to humbly and joyfully serve the Lord. Andrés relocated to Dublin Ohio in 2017 with his wife Allison. They have two sons Alex (17) and August (7), and a daughter Ana (5).
Brad Snyder
Tri-City
Lead Pastor
Full-Time Staff
Brad is responsible for preaching and leading the Tri-City Congregation. He and his family moved to Columbus in 2008 to be part of the core team that started Veritas. Brad has a Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs from Miami University.
Susan Williams
Tri-City & Central
Tri-City Kids Ministry Director & Childcare Director
Part-Time Staff
Susan is responsible for the Kids Ministry program at the Tri-City congregation and finds sincere joy in seeing children learn about Jesus. She minored in Family and Consumer Sciences and graduated from Liberty University in 2008. Susan has been attending Veritas since 2012 and has been on staff since 2018. She lives in Reynoldsburg with her husband and 3 girls.
Other Staff
Russ Irish
Tri-City Production Coordinator
Lauren Goubeaux
West
Worship Director and Administrator
Part-Time Staff
Lauren is the worship director and administrator at the West congregation. She has been attending Veritas since 2013 when the congregation began at the Refuge church. She has been on staff with Veritas since 2021. Lauren and her 4 children live on the West side and love being a part of the community. #westsidebestside
Phil Shimer
West
Lead Pastor
Full-Time Staff
Phil is responsible for preaching and leading at the West congregation. He and his family have been attending Veritas since 2012. Before joining staff, Phil was a customer service supervisor at Kenyon’s Glass. Phil was part of the Biblical Studies department at Cedarville University and graduated with an International Studies Degree with a Foreign Missions emphasis.
Other Staff
Devon Abdon
West Production Coordinator
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