Our
Leadership
Pastors
Lead Pastor and Elder
Care and Connections Pastor
Associate Pastor
Pastor of Student Ministries
Associate Pastor Over Creative Arts
Ministry Leaders
Director of Ministry
Worship Director
Director of Children's Ministry
Support Staff
Student Ministry Assistant
& Girls' Discipleship Director
Pre-school & Childcare Coordinator
Assistant Children's Director & Elementary Coordinator
Video Producer
Nursery Coordinator
Receptionist & Care Administrator
Audio Producer
Bookkeeper & Human Resources Administrator
Communications Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Building Operations Director & Elder
Pastoral Administrative Assistant
Our
Elders
Elders play a vital role in the leadership of the church. The men selected for this role have been identified based on the biblical character qualifications and their track record of service at MissionView. They play an active role in caring for the staff, championing the mission of MissionView Church, discerning false doctrine and praying for the church.
Josh Chandler
Elder
Josh and his wife, Joey, moved to Ohio from California in February 2013. They have five daughters: Bethany, Miranda, Makayla, Liliana & Athena. They met in high school, grew up together and went to the same church. Josh is the CFO of Whisker and Joey is a stay-at-home mom. They served as certified foster parents for 12-years and are now enjoying life as grandparents. They are excited to see how God continues to work through MissionView.
Jason Courter
Elder
Jason and Lynn met as students at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. They were married in 2003 and spent time in Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina before moving to Canton in 2013. Jason teaches biology at Malone University and Lynn works primarily at home taking care of their four kids (Anna, Nolan, Eliza, and Audrey), and part-time as a veterinarian in North Canton. They love being a part of the local church and seeing lives changed by the power and freedom of the gospel. In their free time, they enjoy spending time outside, playing music, and traveling.
Bill Gould
Elder
Bill grew up in North Canton as a child, and graduated from Hoover High School. He went on to obtain his undergraduate degree in Accounting and a Master's Degree in Business Administration. He is married to Kathy, and they have two children Whitney (husband Zak Gonidakis) and Bill. Additionally, Bill and Kathy are blessed with two beautiful granddaughters, Harper and Emory. Bill and Kathy love the Lord, love their family, and Christ’s church. Bill is currently employed by Akron Children's Hospital in the Finance Administration area. Kathy is retired from The Timken Company / TimkenSteel Corporation. Bill enjoys sports, and with the support of Kathy, was able to coach basketball with Zak at the North Canton Middle School for 10 years. Bill and Kathy believe that the local church is the hope and the light of the world. They are excited to see how the Lord will continue to use MissionView Church to bless the North Canton community.
Matt Haupt
Elder/Lead Pastor
Matt has served as lead pastor at MissionView since 2018. Matt and Jonell grew up in Dayton, Ohio. Matt served as a worship pastor in the Vineyard Church and then as a worship director and local licensed pastor in the Evangelical Methodist Church. He has a passion for the word of God and for sharing the gospel in practical and applicable ways. He and his wife Jonell were married in 1997 and have three children, Noah, Adeline and her husband Noah, and Emma. Jonell serves as a teacher at Marantha Preschool. Matt enjoys reading, jogging, playing guitar, golfing, finding great ice cream shops, and spending time with Jonell. You might see him playing guitar from time to time with the worship team.
Todd LePage
Elder
Todd is from North Canton and has lived here together with his wife, Melinda, for 30+ years. They believe God works out his redemption plan through the local church and are excited to support the ministry of MissionView in this community. Todd is a retired former owner of The Whitacre Engineering Company and serves on the boards of World Help and Equip Ministries. Melinda is a retired registered nurse. They have two grown children: Meredith (Stephen) Glendenning and daughter Vada in Norfolk, VA and Eric who is a construction superintendent in Huntsville, AL. They enjoy spending time both at Chautauqua Lake, NY and riding their two horses.
Randy Smith
Elder
Randy and Linda Smith grew up in North Canton. They have lived in Cleveland Ohio and Louisville Kentucky before moving back home. They are the parents of four, and currently have five grandchildren. They love the Lord, their family, and their community. Randy works in the banking industry as a commercial banker and Linda is a family management specialist (aka homemaker). They believe that the hope for communities like North Canton (and all creation) can be found only through a relationship with Jesus Christ. It is Randy and Linda’s intention to invest their time, talent, and treasures in things that will last: people and the Word of God.
Our
Deacons
We would love to see everyone serving and being involved in an area that they are passionate about and spiritually gifted in. One of the functions of our deacon ministry is to help meet the needs of those in the church and to get people involved in using their gifts to do the same. Feel free to contact one of our deacons below and let them know who you are and how you would like to help.