Meet Our Team

Eric Lapata

Co-Lead Pastor
Eric grew up in the Sandusky area and began attending The Chapel as a teenager. As Co-Lead Pastor, he provides vision, leadership, and strategy for The Chapel. Additionally, he serves as the Campus Pastor for the Sandusky Campus. Eric holds a bachelor’s degree from Cedarville University and a master’s degree from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He is married to his best friend, Paula, and together they have four children.
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Todd Nielsen

Co-Lead Pastor
Todd serves as our Co-lead Pastor of The Chapel and our Port Clinton Campus Pastor. He provides vision and leadership to several ministry areas and serves on our teaching team, while also providing leadership and care to our Port Clinton Campus family. Todd has been married to his high school sweetheart, Lisa, since 1996 and they have three incredible young adult children together. Todd has a bachelor's degree from Cedarville University and done Masters Coursework through Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Todd has been on staff at The Chapel since 2005.
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Jay Halley

Outreach and Spiritual Growth Pastor
Jay joined The Chapel in 2012 (after 23 years at the The Chapel in Akron). He and Annette have enjoyed many years of marriage and are thrilled to have three married children and two granddaughters. Jay’s primary responsibilities are connected to local and global outreach efforts. He also enjoys teaching and mentoring. His Bachelor of Science (natural resources) and Master of Science (agronomy) degrees are from THE Ohio State University. His Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees are from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
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Charles Conrad

Campus Pastor - Norwalk
Charles has been on staff at The Chapel since 2009. As the Norwalk Campus Pastor, he provides oversight and leadership to our Norwalk Campus and care for our Norwalk community. Charles has a bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University in Social Studies and History and a certificate of education from the Grand Valley State University School of Education. He and his wife Tricia were married in 1997 and have two beautiful daughters, Maci and Rory.
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Joe Binkley

Associate Pastor- Online Engagement and Communications
Joe and his family have been a part of The Chapel since 2008. Joe is married to his wife MarLana and they have three incredible kids. As the Associate Pastor of Online Engagement and Communications, Joe leads The Chapel's creative vision through visual elements, social media, and various other platforms. He is also part of the teaching team, and serves in other pastoral duties. Joe graduated from Ohio Christian University in 2011. In addition to fulfilling his Chapel responsibilities, Joe is a police chaplain for The Norwalk Police Department.
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JEFF WATSON

Spiritual Growth Pastor and Men’s Ministry
Jeff joined The Chapel staff in March of 2023 serving as a Spiritual Growth Pastor and Men’s Ministry leader. He is married to his beautiful bride, Amy, and they have two amazing kids, Alice and Silas. Jeff is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in secondary education and a graduate of Ashland Theological Seminary with a Master’s Degree in missions and a Master of Divinity degree. Jeff has been in full-time ministry since 1994; working both as a youth pastor and pastor. He loves preaching and teaching God‘s Word, sharing the Gospel, and helping people grow in their faith.
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Worship

Seth Bickel

Worship Lead - Port Clinton

Evan Hoffman

Student Worship Leader

Sonja Leavitt

Worship Lead - Norwalk

Spencer Eller

Director of Worship & Technical Arts

Meg Ravis

Worship Lead - Sandusky

Chapel Kids

Brittany Smith

K-5 Lead, Norwalk

Ashley Wilson

Early Childhood Lead, Sandusky

Becky Bechtel

Chapel Kids Lead, Port Clinton

Melissa Davis

Early Childhood Lead - Norwalk

Angie Frankart

Chapel Kids Central Service Coordinator

Cecily Musser

K-5 Lead, Sandusky

Students

Travin Baughman

Student Ministries, Intern

Jen Rawson

Family Ministry Director

Eric Gonzales

Student Ministries, Norwalk

Ken Rawson

Student Ministries, Port Clinton

Women's Ministry

Mary Manuella

Women’s Ministry Team

Paula Lapata

Women's Ministry Lead

Tech & Production

Gary Yonek

Technical Arts Team Lead

Mark Libertowski

Tech Coordinator

Deb McGill

Technical Arts & Chapel Kids Media Coordinator

Jared Thornton

Video Coordinator/Web Designer

Administration

Stacy Moore

First Impression Coordinator - Norwalk

Tammie Pittenger

Front Desk

Emily Lykins

Front Desk

Zach Wise

Director of Business and Operations

Pat Rockwell

Community and Global Outreach Coordinator

Tricia Conrad

Office Manager

Brittney Wadsworth

First Impressions and Volunteer Development Lead and Wedding Team Lead

Theresa Jenkins

Finance Team & Celebrate Recovery Lead

Facilities

Jon Wynbissinger

Facilities Lead

Adam Wynbissinger

Facilities Lead

Jeff Gandee

Sandusky Set-up Team Lead

Elder Board

Bill Walbom

Elder

Paul Bruner

Elder

Dustin Hindel

Elder

Jeff Carr

Elder

Jim Lucas

Elder

Steve Bechtel

Elder

Dan Ringenberg

Elder
SANDUSKY
4444 Galloway Road
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
419.627.0208

Service Times:
Saturday 5pm
Sunday 9 & 10:30am

Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm
NORWALK
156 S. Norwalk Road
Norwalk, Ohio 44857
567.424.6825

Service Times:
Sunday 8:30, 10 & 11:30am

Office Hours:
Thur 10am-3pm
PORT CLINTON
4650 E Port Clinton Eastern Rd
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
419.732.3964

Service Times:
Sunday 9 & 10:30am
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