Mark Garrett
Lead Pastor
Legacy Christian Church's Lead Pastor is Mark Garrett. Mark is a native of Hamilton, Ohio, and is married to Judith. They have two beautiful daughters, Rebecca and Tori.
Ten Things You Might Want to Know about Mark
1. What’s your favorite movie? Some of my favorites are: O’ Brother Where Art Thou?, Princess Bride, Shawhank Redemption, It’s a Wonderful Life,
2. What’s on Your I-Pod? You think I’m cool enough to have an I-Pod? Thanks! Sorry to disappoint you. When driving I’m usually listening to talk radio. I enjoy hearing what others have to say and possibly learning a few things along the way. My blackberry does have some music on it (mostly praise and worship tunes, some Jeremy Camp, Third Day, Chris Daughtry, Chris Tomlin, and Kutless).
3. What’s your favorite thing to do? OK, it’s corny but here’s the truth. I really enjoy spending time with my wife, Judith. (Go ahead…..groan.)
4. What’s your favorite meal? Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, chocolate cake with blonde ice cream. (My mom’s coconut cream pie runs a close second.) I also love Mexican food. Hot is good! If you’d like to try to change my mind with your favorite recipe, bring it on over. I’ll give it a try.
5. Favorite TV shows? My all-time favorite is Andy Griffith. Never been a better duo than Andy and Barney. Currently I enjoy, 24, CSI, Lost, Dirty Jobs, & Myth Busters. Thank goodness for DVR!
6. Favorite sports teams? I’m a longtime Red’s fan. Miss those days of listening to Marty and Joe on a warm sunny night. I’m a fair weather fan of the Bengals. If they’re losing, I’m snoozing. If they’re winning, I’m grinning. I look forward to when the University of Cincinnati has a basketball team. (Ouch!)
7. Your favorite authors? I enjoy reading fiction by John Grisham and James Patterson. My all time favorite is Bill McConnell. (Shameless suck up!) My all-time favorite is God. Who can beat the Bible!
8. Where do you like to spend your vacation? It’s hard to beat the beach. Give me a good book and the sound of the surf and I’m in paradise.
9. What will you achieve some day? Get my pilot’s license. I went for awhile, but ran out of time and money before getting to finish. One of these days….
10. Who would you like to meet? Billy Graham would be incredible. Mark Driscoll (Google him) — I’d love to sit down and pick his brain. Can’t wait to meet Jesus face-to-face.
Contact Mark @ mark@harrisonlegacy.com
Willisa F. Redford
Director of Youth and Children's Ministries
Our Director of Children's Ministry is Willisa Redford. Willisa and her husband Mike Mains have been a part of Legacy Christian Church since it's inception.
Mike and Willisa met each other while attending Harrison High School. They have been married for 16 years and have 4 children: Alex, Joshua, Lizabeth and Zhen (Jenn).
Willisa has both bachelor's and master's degrees in education from the University of Cincinnati. She taught for four years in a public school system in a special education classroom. She left the classroom to begin and raise her family and now has four beautiful children.
Mike and Willisa have served the church in many areas. Willisa has volunteered as Christian Education Director, Small Group Leader, Leader of Children's Worship, and Assistant Leader of the High School Youth Group. Mike has been involved in Promise Keepers, the Small Group Ministry, served as the webmaster and has lead the High School Youth Group for four years.
Mike and Willisa started Upward, a basketball and cheerleading ministry for grade school aged children. In its third year, Upward served 325 children and has been extremely well received by the community.
Willisa enjoys running and reading. She is able to run three miles three to five times a week and recently completed running a second time in the Flying Pig Marathon.
She loves to stay up late into the evening reading a good book. Willisa has been able to stay in touch with her desire to teach by tutoring and working at the University of Cincinnati's Literacy Center. She is also able to homeschool the children. Mike and Willisa share the joy of coaching their son Joshua's soccer team. She will freely admit that she knows absolutely nothing about soccer, but that doesn't stop her from coaching.
Contact Willisa @ willisa@harrisonlegacy.com
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Support Staff
Sue Haenning
Office Manager
Sue Haenning started working in the life of the church as the church secretary in June of 1992 as a part-time secretary. She became a full-time employee in 1994. In 1999 she was promoted to the position of Office Manager.
Sue is a 1991 graduate of
During her time at Legacy Christian she has become the center of all that makes Legacy Christian Church function well. Her job includes being Dr. McConnell's secretary, publishing the monthly newsletter and managing an ever growing office and volunteer staff. Sue says, "I have made many wonderful friends here at Legacy Christian. It's like another family to me."
Sue has been a Young Life Leader and 4-H Advisor. She and her family reside on a farm in
Contact Sue at sue@harrisonlegacy.com
Kathy Conly
Ministerial Assistant
Kathy has been involved with the church for several years in both volunteer and paid positions. She serves as Rev. Garrett's administrative assistant, helps with communications and is a part of the Worship Ministry Team.
Contact Kathy at kathy@harrisonlegacy.com
Debbie Wolf
Custodian
Debbie joined the Church staff in 2005. Her husband, Todd, works in the Harrison area and serves a nearby church as an Associate Minister. They love to ride motorcycles and spend time with family. Todd and Debbie are involved in a motorcycle ministry and also provide leadership for a prison ministry in Indiana.
Missionaries
Alison Draper
Youth With A Mission (YWAM)
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As a part of her work she organizes and teaches classes at the University of the Nations in
The Legacy Christian Church Service Team provides partial support for Alison's missionary work. She is also supported, both in prayer and financially, by several individual members of First Christian.
If you would be interested in helping with her support, please contact the church office (513-367-4316) or contact Alison at her e-mail address alisondraper@hotmail.com. Check out Alison's web site at www.ywamconnect.com/sites/DraperAlison.