Staff - Westwood

Pastor Jerry Lewis & family Westwood Senior Pastor	Pastor Jerry Lewis and his wife, Lisa, and their two sons, Jordan and Austin, came to Westwood Church of God in January 2002. Pastor Lewis graduated from Anderson University in 1979 with a bachelors degree. He continued his schooling and graduated from Anderson School of Theology in 1983 with a Masters of Divinity. Prior to coming to Kalamazoo, Pastor Jerry served at the First Church of God in Miamisburg, Ohio; Salem Church of God in Clayton, Ohio; and Westlake Community Church in Indianapolis. His gifts include leadership, administration, teaching and hospitality.
Pastor Jason Hitchcock and his wife, Corrie, with their children, Sam and Elise, have been at Westwood Church of God since December 2002. Jason has served in the area of Worship Arts, Youth Ministry, and Small Groups for 12 years within the greater Kalamazoo area. At Westwood, Pastor Jason's primary focus is on Worship Arts: overseeing music, drama, and visual arts. In addition, Jason leads the small groups ministry, connecting young and old in the community with one another.	Pastor Jason Hitchcock & Family Associate Pastor of Music and Worship Arts
Pastor Timothy Tufts & Family Youth Pastor	Pastor Tim Tufts and his wife, Sherry, with their children, Tyler and Haylie, are long-time members of the Westwood Church of God. Tim has served in several different leadership roles at Westwood over the last 20 years. Tim's intentions are to complete a Bachelor's degree through Cornerstone University in Ministry Leadership. He is currently serving as Part-Time Youth Pastor. Tim has been called to serve as Pastor to the Youth at Westwood and his desire is to lead the youth to live wholeheartedly for Jesus Christ. Tim's parents, Pastor Tom and Jean Tufts, previously served at Westwood from 1975 to December 1999 - 24 years.
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