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CBCG Elders & Guest Speakers
John 21:17
Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep"
I Thes 5:12
Now we beseech you, brethren, to acknowledge those who are laboring among you, and are overseeing you, and are instructing you in the Lord,
Marlin C. and Nancy H. Fannin
Marlin and Nancy live in Mt. Orab, Oh - just east of Cincinnati, Ohio.
They have been married 52 years.
Marlin was baptized in Feb. 1967 -- ordained a deacon in 1975 and ordained an Elder in 1983.
He worked 37 years in sales and retired at end of 2009.
My wife and I loved to travel when she was able. I also like hunting, fishing, kayaking with my grandkids and just spending time in the woods.
Marlin studied Business at Univ. Cincinnati (Clermont Branch)
He loves to travel to see new brethren, counsel and baptize.
Marlin and Nancy live in Mt. Orab, Oh - just east of Cincinnati, Ohio.
They have been married 52 years.
Marlin was baptized in Feb. 1967 -- ordained a deacon in 1975 and ordained an Elder in 1983.
He worked 37 years in sales and retired at end of 2009.
My wife and I loved to travel when she was able. I also like hunting, fishing, kayaking with my grandkids and just spending time in the woods.
Marlin studied Business at Univ. Cincinnati (Clermont Branch)
He loves to travel to see new brethren, counsel and baptize.
Norbert and Denise Bohnert
Norbert and Denise Bohnert live in Lethbridge, Alberta Canada. Our city lies one hour east of the majestic Rocky Mountains and one hour from the USA border, Montana to the south.
Norbert has been in the church since 1971 as a seventeen year old introduced to it by his parents who were long time deacon and deaconess in the WCG for many years thereafter. Denise was introduced to the Church by her sister and started attending regularly in 1985. Norbert and Denise were both baptized by Fred in 1999. Norbert was ordained as an Elder in Dec. 2004 by Fred and Wayne Stenhouse.
Norbert is a senior structural design engineer for a consulting firm in Lethbridge, Alberta after receiving his degree in Civil Engineering in 1976.
Norbert is an avid sports fan and although he is not so active in many sports as he once was; he still thoroughly enjoys watching sports of all type and gets the occasional golf game happening in the summer.
Norbert and Denise thoroughly enjoy serving the brethren to the utmost and assisting them whenever they are able, as they are committed to their calling and duties they have.
Norbert and Denise Bohnert live in Lethbridge, Alberta Canada. Our city lies one hour east of the majestic Rocky Mountains and one hour from the USA border, Montana to the south.
Norbert has been in the church since 1971 as a seventeen year old introduced to it by his parents who were long time deacon and deaconess in the WCG for many years thereafter. Denise was introduced to the Church by her sister and started attending regularly in 1985. Norbert and Denise were both baptized by Fred in 1999. Norbert was ordained as an Elder in Dec. 2004 by Fred and Wayne Stenhouse.
Norbert is a senior structural design engineer for a consulting firm in Lethbridge, Alberta after receiving his degree in Civil Engineering in 1976.
Norbert is an avid sports fan and although he is not so active in many sports as he once was; he still thoroughly enjoys watching sports of all type and gets the occasional golf game happening in the summer.
Norbert and Denise thoroughly enjoy serving the brethren to the utmost and assisting them whenever they are able, as they are committed to their calling and duties they have.
Roy and Manola Assanti
Roy and Manola live in the Blue Mountains NSW Australia, 90 minutes West of Sydney. Roy and Manola have been married for 40 years and were baptized in 1980 and 1988. Roy’s work has basically always been in a self-employment situation. Firstly in a family bakery business, and then in personally working in, and then running and operating a family motel business. Roy and Manola have three sons, two granddaughters and one grandson. Roy was ordained an elder at the 2013 Elders conference in Cincinnati at which time the family business was sold.
Our hobbies and affection are family and friends.
Roy and Manola live in the Blue Mountains NSW Australia, 90 minutes West of Sydney. Roy and Manola have been married for 40 years and were baptized in 1980 and 1988. Roy’s work has basically always been in a self-employment situation. Firstly in a family bakery business, and then in personally working in, and then running and operating a family motel business. Roy and Manola have three sons, two granddaughters and one grandson. Roy was ordained an elder at the 2013 Elders conference in Cincinnati at which time the family business was sold.
Our hobbies and affection are family and friends.
Russell and Laura Kemp
Russell and Laura have been married for 38 years. We have 9 children, 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great great grandchild. After a career in the US Navy I was a school administrator until retiring. We live on 35 wonderful acres in Middle Tennessee. I have a BA degree in Education and History. Laura was a nurse until she retired. My contact with the Church of God began in 1969. God has blessed us in more ways than I can count.
Russell and Laura have been married for 38 years. We have 9 children, 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great great grandchild. After a career in the US Navy I was a school administrator until retiring. We live on 35 wonderful acres in Middle Tennessee. I have a BA degree in Education and History. Laura was a nurse until she retired. My contact with the Church of God began in 1969. God has blessed us in more ways than I can count.
Steve and Terry Durham
Steve and Terry have been attending God’s church since 1967. They are both graduates of Ambassador College. They live in Indianapolis and attend with the CBCG church fellowship group there. Steve and Terry have been married for 41 years and have two married children - Katie who lies in Nashville Tennessee and Stephanie who lives in Indianapolis. They have two grandchildren, Jude Emerson and Julian. . Steve is semi-retired but still maintains a renovations company. Steve loves the outdoors, hunting and fishing as well as traveling with Terri.
Steve and Terry have been attending God’s church since 1967. They are both graduates of Ambassador College. They live in Indianapolis and attend with the CBCG church fellowship group there. Steve and Terry have been married for 41 years and have two married children - Katie who lies in Nashville Tennessee and Stephanie who lives in Indianapolis. They have two grandchildren, Jude Emerson and Julian. . Steve is semi-retired but still maintains a renovations company. Steve loves the outdoors, hunting and fishing as well as traveling with Terri.
Lyall and Wynnis Johnston
Lyall and Wynnis live in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. They have been married 57 Years.
They attended Ambassador College as married student (1963-1967) where he obtained a BA in Biblical Studies, International Relations, History.
After graduation he worked in the London Church Office and later was assigned to the New Zealand area in 1968. Since then they have pastored many congregations over the years.
Lyall enjoys walking, gardening, reading and spending time with the brethren.
Lyall and Wynnis have one son and two daughters.
Lyall and Wynnis live in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. They have been married 57 Years.
They attended Ambassador College as married student (1963-1967) where he obtained a BA in Biblical Studies, International Relations, History.
After graduation he worked in the London Church Office and later was assigned to the New Zealand area in 1968. Since then they have pastored many congregations over the years.
Lyall enjoys walking, gardening, reading and spending time with the brethren.
Lyall and Wynnis have one son and two daughters.
Roger and Emy Kendall
Roger and Emy Kendall live in Westford in the beautiful state of Vermont. They both were baptized in 1970 and have been married for 53 years. They have a married son and married daughter who along with their spouses are in the Church. Roger was ordained an elder in 1984 and currently serves the brethren in the New England area. He graduated with a PhD in Organic chemistry in 1970 from Penn State University and has worked as a research chemist and has taught chemistry at Ambassador College (both in Pasadena and Big Sandy, TX) and at the University of Bridgeport in CT. He has worked in the field of nutritional biochemistry since 1978 working for Food Science Corp as their Vice President of Research and Development. He is now semi retired and enjoys doing consulting work. His hobbies include gardening, traveling, golfing and painting. He appreciates the opportunity of serving the brethren in God’s Church.
Roger and Emy Kendall live in Westford in the beautiful state of Vermont. They both were baptized in 1970 and have been married for 53 years. They have a married son and married daughter who along with their spouses are in the Church. Roger was ordained an elder in 1984 and currently serves the brethren in the New England area. He graduated with a PhD in Organic chemistry in 1970 from Penn State University and has worked as a research chemist and has taught chemistry at Ambassador College (both in Pasadena and Big Sandy, TX) and at the University of Bridgeport in CT. He has worked in the field of nutritional biochemistry since 1978 working for Food Science Corp as their Vice President of Research and Development. He is now semi retired and enjoys doing consulting work. His hobbies include gardening, traveling, golfing and painting. He appreciates the opportunity of serving the brethren in God’s Church.
Tom and Rhonda Fannin
Tom & Rhonda Fannin live in Hillsboro, Ohio on a small livestock farm. They have been married for 28 years and have three daughters and a grandson. Tom was ordained an elder at the conference in 2017. Tom studied engineering at the University of Cincinnati and is a supervisor at Nucor Corporation. Rhonda has a Master’s Degree in educational leadership and is the Director of Work Force Services at a local non-profit organization. They were both raised in the church. They serve at the CBCG fellowship group in Cincinnati. They enjoy working on the farm, spending time with their children, and horseback riding with their grandson.
Tom & Rhonda Fannin live in Hillsboro, Ohio on a small livestock farm. They have been married for 28 years and have three daughters and a grandson. Tom was ordained an elder at the conference in 2017. Tom studied engineering at the University of Cincinnati and is a supervisor at Nucor Corporation. Rhonda has a Master’s Degree in educational leadership and is the Director of Work Force Services at a local non-profit organization. They were both raised in the church. They serve at the CBCG fellowship group in Cincinnati. They enjoy working on the farm, spending time with their children, and horseback riding with their grandson.
Albert and his wife Charlotte currently reside in Lansing, Michigan where they have lived for the last 19 years. Albert a native of Mississippi met his wife Charlotte who is a native of Texas in 1986 at the Fest of Tabernacles. Both were baptized in the mid 80s and have been committed to God’s work for over 30 years now. They have been married for 29 years and have three children. Albert was ordained an Elder in God’s Church, Spring of 2018.
Byron and Cathy Norrod are the hosts for the CBCG Pasadena, CA, congregation and have been married for 31 years. Byron (raised in the church of God and baptized in 1983) and Cathy (introduced to the church of God in 1977 and was baptized in 1981) graduated from Ambassador College in 1987 and 1986 respectively. They have two adult children: Byron II and Caylee, both of whom live in the Pasadena area. B2 gave his parents great joy last year, when he was baptized at 27. Byron is semi-retired, but works in real estate and Cathy is a massage therapist at an upper-class day spa. Their hobbies include family, gardening, wine-making, chickens, walking, brain puzzlers, and the out of doors. But their passion is learning of God and serving Him and his children.