Eternal Joy Metropolitan Community Church
Current Staff &
Board of Directors
Current Staff &
Board of Directors
Rev. Jessica Tinkham
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Rev. Jessica Tinkham
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Rev. Jessica Tinkham is a co-pastor as well as the moderator of the Board of Directors.
Rev Jessica has been in ministry since 2014. She grew up in the Dayton, OH area and has a passionate heart for this city. She and her husband live in the area with their three children.
When asked where do you see our church in ten years she said
”Vibrant with an outpouring of the Holy Spirit”.
Rev. Jessica’s favorite Bible verses are: 1 Corinthians 13 – The Way of Love.
Rev. Keith Cornett
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Rev. Keith Cornett
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Rev. Keith Cornett is a Co-Pastor and has been in ministry for 16 years.
He identifies as a Gay man and is married to his partner.
When asked where do you see the church in 10 years he said “My hope is that we can grow and be even more connected to the LGBT community in Dayton Ohio and surrounding areas”.
Keith’s favorite Bible verse is Galatians 3:28
Donna Tramell
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Donna Tramell
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Donna is the Vice Moderator of the Board of Directors and has been in ministry for over 20 years.
Donna identifies as a lesbian woman.
When asked where do you see our church in 10 years Donna said” Going beyond Dayton and all over Ohio so we can reach more LGBT people that feel left out at other churches”
Donna’s Favorite Bible verses are Romans 8:18 & Romans 8:38-39.
“I’m led by the spirit of God – God is Good All the Time.” – Donna Tramell
Robin Lux
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Robin Lux
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Robin Lux is the Treasurer of the Board of Directors as well as our
Office Administrator.
She has been in ministry for over 7 years. Robin is an ally of the LGBT community she identifies as straight and believes in equality for all.
When asked where do you see our church in 10 years? Robin said “thriving and growing”. She has a heart for reaching out to all of the LGBT community all over Dayton, Ohio and beyond.
Terri Sexton
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Terri Sexton
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Terri Sexton is the lead in our hospitality services and serves on the Board of Directors.
Terri has been in ministry for 7 years. When asked where do you see our church in 10 years she said “going strong”. She also sees our church reaching out to all of the LGBT community in Dayton Ohio.
Terri believes that everyone is created equally. She identifies as a lesbian and she believes that God loves everyone no matter what their sexuality is.
Sonsee Crawford
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Sonsee Crawford
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Sonsee Crawford serves on the Board of Directors as well as a Trustee of our Kennedy Ave Church. She leads our church alter guild.
Sonsee has been in ministry for over 37 years. When asked where do you see our church in 10 years she said “Growing and increasing in our membership at our church”.
Sonsee’s favorite Bible verse is Jerimiah 33:3
Tim Dunaway
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Tim Dunaway
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Tim serves on the Board of Directors, as well as the head trustee of our Kennedy Ave Church Building. He identifies as a straight man and is an ally to the LGBTQ community. When asked where do you see our church in ten years he replied “I would like to see our congregation and membership double in the next five years”.
Tim’s favorite Bible verse is John 11:35 “Jesus Wept”.
Sandy Daugherty
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Sandy Daugherty
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Sandy is a Deacon and Trustee at Eternal Joy MCC.
She identifies as a lesbian and believes everyone is created equal.
Sandy has been in ministry for over 30 years. When asked where do you see our church in 10 years she said” Thriving, growing and reaching out to the LGBT community in Dayton Ohio to show them that there is hope and God Loves them for who they are.”
Sandy’s favorite Bible verses: John 11:35 and John 3:16
” I like the idea that people of all walks of life are welcome to enter the doors of Eternal Joy. You will find yourself in a comfortable setting and before long a “family member”. Come and find your strength in your belief and worship God with us. - Sandy Daugherty
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