Pastor James “Jay” Hill has faithfully served the Lord for over three decades and has been in pastoral ministry for nearly 19 years. Raised by strong, God-fearing Christian parents, Jay was brought up in the ways of the Lord, laying a foundation that has shaped his life, faith, and calling. Jay earned his Bachelor of… Read More »

Angie Caudill is the devoted wife of James and proud mother of Katie and Sammi, both of whom serve faithfully in their own churches. She is also “Gigi” to her treasured grandchildren—Emery, Rowen, Naomi, and Jackson. Angie gave her heart to Christ beside her bed at the age of 16, a moment that shaped her… Read More »

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Alaina Sterken serves as the Worship Leader at Paradise, faithfully guiding the church family into the presence of the Lord each week. From an early age, she recognized God’s calling and anointing on her life for worship and music. She considers it a sacred honor and a serious responsibility to lead others in worship, and… Read More »

Bobby Baker serves faithfully as a deacon at Paradise Church and has been driving the church bus for the past nine years, faithfully helping bring people to the house of the Lord. He gave his life to Christ on December 18, 2010, and has been passionate about serving ever since. On May 12, 2018, he… Read More »

Linda Stake accepted the Lord 65 years ago in a little church in Ashland, Ohio. She has loved the Lord since she was “knee high to a grasshopper.” Even through the challenges of her teenage years — when she wasn’t always a fully committed Christian — God’s faithfulness never wavered. In 1974, after marrying and… Read More »