Bios

Andy Baligian

Andy was born and raised in the Detroit area. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute (B.A. in Biblical Theology) and Moody Theological Seminary (M.Div.).Prior to coming on staff at Woodside Bible Church as the Preaching and Missional Development Pastor in this past summer, he served with Greater Europe Mission in Dublin, Ireland. He currently serves as the Chaplain for the Plymouth Whalers and is on the adjunct faculty at Moody Theological Seminary.Andy is married to Kim and they have three children.

Cristina Broomfield

Cristina has attended Woodside since 1991. She received her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Psychology and currently practices at Perspectives Counseling Centers.She has been in clinical practice since 1995.Cristina has held leadership roles in our local church, Clinical Administration, Local Government and a National Marketing firm.She has been a faculty member at Rochester College in the Counseling Psychology Department for over a decade.Cristina currently hosts a daily radio program “Family Life Perspectives” on WMUZ 103.5 FM. Cristina and her husband, Harry, are the proud grandparents of 14 grandchildren.

Peter Coats

Peter has an earned B.A. in Political Science from Michigan State University.He has been in sales and marketing for thirty years.Peter serves as an elder at our Royal Oak Campus and has taught in numerous ministry settings over the last several decades, enjoying each opportunity to share the truth of God’s Word with others.Peter and his wife, Betsy, have three grown children and three grandchildren.

Andrew Frith

Andrew has been the Campus Pastor of the Royal Oak Campus since it opened in August 2007. Previously, he served as the Research Assistant to the Senior Pastor at Woodside from 2006-07. Andrew completed a B.A. at Michigan State University and his Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) at Moody Theological Seminary. Andrew is married to Lauren and they have one son, Jack.

Kathy Fawcett

Kathy is a professional website writer who has experienced a growing relationship with God through His hand in her personal and professional life. Coming to know Christ as an adult, Kathy enjoys teaching and mentoring women. Kathy’s husband Steve is AWANA Commander of the White Lake campus. They met as students at Northern Michigan University. She has two grown children (Holly and Alex) whom are married and living out of the state and a son (Ben) who is attending college.

Bob Gacioch

Bob currently serves as an Elder at Woodside. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from Detroit College of Business and a M.A. in Economics from the University of Detroit. He has almost forty years experience in industry as a Controller and Financial Director. He is currently studying at Moody Theological Seminary. Bob is married to Janice, and they have one son, Mark.

Tom Gitter

Tom has been Woodside’s Mission & Evangelism Pastor since 2008. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Economics and then earned a M.Div. from Michigan Theological Seminary in 2003. Tom is also the owner of a global manufacturing business named Ralco Industries.He was happily married to his wife Karen for 25 years. She has recently been called home to spend eternity with her Savior.

Roger Gudobba

Roger has an A.A.S. in Electronics from Macomb Community College, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Lawrence University, and an M.A. in Christian Education from Michigan Theological Seminary. He has been married to Cheryl for 24 years. They have two children, Joshua (17) and Alexandra (13). Roger and Cheryl have attended Woodside for 32 years. In that time he has served on the Elder board, taught an Adult Fellowship Class, Taught in Children’s ministries, served in many short-term mission trips.

Eric Haven

Eric has a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Michigan.He has also studied at Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia, Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary and Michigan Theological Seminary (now Moody Theological Seminary) where he completed a Master’s in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.).He has attended Woodside since 1995 and came on staff as the Executive Pastor in 2001.Currently, Eric serves as the Community Relations and Development Pastor.Eric has two married children (Chris and Carey) and five grandchildren.

Brad Havens

Brad brings passion and focus as he approaches teaching Scripture.As a major league baseball player he learned the value of determination. As a child of God he has learned the peace that comes only from knowing Him.Brad has led youth groups, taught adult Bible classes, and now leads the Next Steps ministry at the Farmington Hills campus.

Archie Hensley

Archie has followed God’s leading in many different ministry endeavors over an extensive career of full-time missionary service.Archie is supported by Woodside and currently serves as the Pastor of Community Development at Landmark Community Church in Hazel Park.

Jerry Hines

Jerry has been in full-time student ministry for twelve years in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Michigan.Since 2005 Jerry has been a pastor at Woodside and he currently serves as the Student Ministry Pastor as well as a preaching team member. He has a B.A. in Bible (concentration in youth ministry) and a Master of Ministry (M.Min.) from Baptist Bible Seminary.He and his wife (Bekah) have three children: Autumn (9), Caden (7) and Madison (5).

Julie Hintz

Julie is a former social worker and Crisis Pregnancy Center Director.As the founder and president of Happily Ever After education programs, Inc., she regularly speaks to teens and their parents about making healthy dating decisions and laying the foundation for a healthy marriage.Julie speaks at Bible camps, women’s retreats and other special events through her ministry. She has been studying the Bible for 28 years.

Lindell Holm

Lindell has a M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University.He is a Marine Corps helicopter pilot with a combat tour in Afghanistan and is currently the Site Commander for Marine Wing Support Group 47 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Mt. Clemens.He and his wife, Gina have attended Woodside for 2 years and started a Neighborhood Group in Shelby Township where they live with their three children, Caleb, Jacob, and Elizabeth.

Dan Kostaroff

Dan earned a B.A. in Finance from Michigan State University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.He works for L.S. Investment Advisors and has attended the Troy Campus of Woodside Bible Church for five years.He has been married to high school sweetheart (Christen) for four years.

Leslie Legg

Leslie joined Woodside Bible Church in 1978. She is a trained Precepts Leader and has served in leadership positions in Bible Study Fellowship and Community Bible Study. She has also taught the Navigators 2:7 course and served on the Gracestorations teaching team. Leslie has spoken at Women’s Conferences and Retreats as well as serving as Director of Women’s Ministries. Leslie and her husband Bob have two adult children and three grandchildren.

Gordon Lonie

Gordon was director of the Sterling Heights Nature Center for 28 years. He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Natural Resources. Gordon, his wife Laurie and daughter Jessica attend Woodside’s Troy campus.

Jim McClelland

Jim Graduated with a B.S.E from the University of Michigan (1983), a M.A.C.E. from Michigan Theological Seminary (2005) and attended Wayne State M.B.A. (1986/87). Jim has been a member at Woodside since 1978.He has taught a Young Married/Young Families class for 12 years and served on the Elder Board. Jim has been married to our Women’s Director, Kelly, for 27 years and they have two grown children (Andrew and Julie).

Kelly McClelland

Kelly is Woodside’s Director of Women’s Ministries and has attended the church since 1973.She has an earned B.A., M.A. and has completed her Biblical Counseling Certification.She has served as a teacher, conference speaker, program developer, counselor, and advisor/consultant. Kelly is married to Jim (27 years) and they have two grown children (Andrew and Julie).

Chris Olivero

Chris is a licensed Practical Nurse and a certified Personal Trainer with a B.S. in Guidance and Counseling from Oakland University. At age 55 she lost 28 lbs. and 18 inches and kept it off ending a need for prescription medications.She writes Woodside’s Fit & Healthy Blog and the Fit & Healthy column for the Woodside News. Chris is married to Cliff and they have two adult sons and one newborn grandson.

Abe Philip

Abe was born in Kerala, India and came to live in the United States when he was five. He graduated from Wayne State University with a B.A. Electrical Engineering and has been working for Ford Motor Company for seventeen years. He has earned his M.Div. from Michigan Theological Seminary (now Moody Theological Seminary).Abe has served at Woodside for seven years and is a member of the preaching team.Abe is married to Blessy and they have three children: Stephanie, Gracelyn, and Jonathan.

Dave Recktenwald

Dave has developed and led Adult Bible Fellowship and Discipleship classes for over 22 years.He has participated in numerous leadership and facilitator training programs in both corporate and Christian settings.Dave’s formal Bible training includes Howard Hendricks’ “Living by the Book.”Dave and his wife Jan have served at Woodside’s White Lake Campus for three years.They have four adult children.

Marie Sadowski

Marie is a Certified Precepts Bible study leader since 1995 and a speaker for the Christian Women’s Club and various other engagements within the Metro-Detroit area. Over the last 28 years she has taught Sunday school at all stages of life development. Marie has been one of the Lead Teachers for Women’s Ministries for the last five years. She and her husband, Gregg, will be celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary in January; together they have three children and six grandchildren and a wonderful nephew.

Doug Schmidt

Doug has earned B.A., M.R.E. and Ed.D. degrees.After years of ministry in college & seminary administration and education, Doug entered pastoral ministry, and after serving at Ross Bible Church in Port Huron he came to Woodside Bible Church as Senior Pastor in 1991. Doug and his wife, Carolyn have been married since 1974 and have three children (Andy, Christy, Teresa) and five grandchildren.

Dan Stewart

Dan has a B.A. in Youth Ministries from Pensacola Christian College, a M.A. in Ministry from Moody Graduate School and completed Certification in Behavioral Studies.He has served as Campus Pastor at the Warren campus since 2009.He and his wife Nancy have six children, ranging from 5-21.

Nancy Stewart

Nancy has an earned B.A. in History and English Education.Her studies with Chalmer’s Institute and personal experience with international adoption have nurtured a passion for compassionate, gospel-centered ministry.

Tom Stone

Tom Stone retired from Consumers Energy in 2005. He is a Deacon at the Warren Campus, Small Group leader, Men’s Bible Study Leader, Leader of the Men’s Prayer Breakfast and Teacher.His wife Delores Stone is a Counselor.They have two children as well as two grandchildren.

Mike Wendland

Mike is a well-known and longtime expository Bible Teacher, the Innovations Pastor of Woodside Bible Church and a member of preaching team. He is also Campus Pastor of Woodside’s new Internet campus. Mike has taught in-depth Bible studies for more than 20 years, including Bible Study Fellowship and Community Bible Study. He brings decades of experience as a television and newspaper journalist to his teaching, applying the same methods he learned as an investigative reporter to open and understand the Bible. He is married to Jennifer and they have three adult children.

Larry Wilson

Larry Wilson is a Certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach Speaker and Trainer.Larry is passionate and dedicated to teaching and coaching people to reach their potential and achieve their dreams in life through understanding and implementing lessons of leadership.

Sandy Wohlgemuth

Sandy has been a member at Woodside for many years.Her ministry has been vast but focuses on ministry to women.Sandy has organized various events and outings, but her primary gift is in communicating the Word of God.She has a heart to encourage women to be Godly role models in the church and in their homes.

Steve Zarrilli

Steve has a B.A. from Cedarville University and a Master’s of Divinity (M.Div.) from Moody Theological Seminary.He has served at Woodside since 2002 as the Middle School Pastor, Multi-Campus Student Ministries Pastor and currently as the Leadership Development Pastor and a preaching team member.Steve is married to Katie and they have two children, Leah (5) and Josiah (3).