Jim and Tina Lovejoy have been serving in ministry together since 2006. They have a heart to see God’s people realize their purpose and position with the Father and awaken their families, churches, and communities to the love and power of God. They long to see revival return to America for the glory of God. Jim Lovejoy has earned his Bachelor's degree in Ministerial Studies through C. Peter Wagner Institute. He and Tina have both graduated from the Fire School of Prophetic Training under C. Peter Wagner Institute. Their ministry started as youth pastors, but their calling and hearts have led them to now pastoring all ages at The North Gate in Streetsboro, OH. Since marriage in 2007, they have had 4 children; Trenton, Tyler, Taylor, and Tatym.
As the Pastor of Passion, Anthony provides teaching, leadership, and guidance for the church as a whole. In 1994 at the age of 15, Anthony heard the voice of the Father call him into ministry. Feeling the tug to walk away from your tradtional westernized church, Passion was formed June 1st, 2022 with a single purpose of hosting presence and seeing revival manifest in Toledo and Northwest Ohio. Anthony graduated from Liberty University where he recieved his Master's Degree. Anthony also coaches high school sports. He is the proud father of two amazing children, Connor and Caitlin.
Heather loved Jesus and would try to speak to him when she was five years old. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business from Bellevue University in Nebraska, followed by an MBA from the University of Toledo. Heather is married to husband Ben and has an adult son Shawn. She has been actively serving in minsitry for several years now, with most of her service given to teaching children, youth, and adult classes.
Peggy Noble-Benford says that as far back as she can remember, she served in some capacity in church. She recalls that as a young child, she served wherever she was asked to. Peggy has served for many years in local churches located in Arkansas, Detroit, and Toledo. Peggy has a heart for people and will alwsy greet you with a hug and smile. Besides serving, Peggy's favorite things to do include studying and discussing the Bible, and praying.
Although raised as a Lutheran, Martin only accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and personal Savior late in life. It took some more time to get baptized as his outward declaration and go all in for his faith. He continues to pray and have compassion like his beloved Savior and subdue and conquer his pride and arrogance that drove his previous life. He always seeks to build up and give others encouragement to lighten their burden.