Older homes still grace the tree-lined streets of the cozy town of Galion, Ohio where Lisa McCleese grew up. Even the city water tower on Brandt Road still reminds travelers that Galion is “Big town close, small town cozy.”
Rather than sticking close to her roots, Lisa took the advice of peers who told her, “If it is inconvenient or doesn’t fit your life style; walk away,” and that’s exactly what she did. By the time she was twenty-four years old she had collected a life’s worth of wounds and regrets. As a single parent with two young children, she became deeply unsatisfied with her worldly lifestyle and turned to Christ. He removed the shame and helped her work through the devastating consequences of a life that had been lived without God.
Lisa dove headfirst into the Christian life relishing every minute. Then, in 1999, God blessed her with Paul, a truly godly man. The next year her new husband encouraged her to pursue a staff position at her home church in Galion Ohio. What began as an administrative position that included leading the music for worship services, turned into a call to pastoral ministry. Lisa knows it is never too late to be used by God for great things!
Because of her past, Lisa understands many of the deceptions that can trap and devastate women. Now she shares a positive and uplifting message –– that spiritual healing and a fresh outlook await the even those who feel they are beyond redemption. Her passion is to help women discover their immense value to God and His incredible plan for their lives, regardless of what lies in their past. Lisa is a living example of how the theology of holiness is more than just an idea. It is a very real and powerful transforming force.
She graduated MVNU in 2005 with a BA in Religious Studies and was ordained as an Elder on the North Central Ohio District in July 2008 by Dr. Nina Gunter. Today Lisa is a very busy woman. For over eight years, she has filled many staff positions at Galion First Church of the Nazarene, where she currently serves as the Associate Pastor. Her many duties include leading worship, overseeing educational programming, administrative pastoral duties, pastoral care, and pulpit supply.
Lisa continues to live in her hometown of Galion with her husband Paul and six miniature dachshunds, which they affectionately refer to as their “surrogate children.” Lisa and Paul have two grown children, Brandon, an electrical engineer in Indianapolis, Ind., and Cassandra, a junior at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tenn.
Lisa is available for leading worship for special events, preaching revivals, and addressing women’s groups. As a speaker, she is passionate, radiates presence, authority and skill from the moment she stands up. Lisa will challenge you, minister to you, and exhort you to look at your life and Biblical teachings in new ways!
For more information, contact her at (419) 468-1262, ext. 31, or via e-mail to worship@galnaz.org.
Rather than sticking close to her roots, Lisa took the advice of peers who told her, “If it is inconvenient or doesn’t fit your life style; walk away,” and that’s exactly what she did. By the time she was twenty-four years old she had collected a life’s worth of wounds and regrets. As a single parent with two young children, she became deeply unsatisfied with her worldly lifestyle and turned to Christ. He removed the shame and helped her work through the devastating consequences of a life that had been lived without God.
Lisa dove headfirst into the Christian life relishing every minute. Then, in 1999, God blessed her with Paul, a truly godly man. The next year her new husband encouraged her to pursue a staff position at her home church in Galion Ohio. What began as an administrative position that included leading the music for worship services, turned into a call to pastoral ministry. Lisa knows it is never too late to be used by God for great things!
Because of her past, Lisa understands many of the deceptions that can trap and devastate women. Now she shares a positive and uplifting message –– that spiritual healing and a fresh outlook await the even those who feel they are beyond redemption. Her passion is to help women discover their immense value to God and His incredible plan for their lives, regardless of what lies in their past. Lisa is a living example of how the theology of holiness is more than just an idea. It is a very real and powerful transforming force.
She graduated MVNU in 2005 with a BA in Religious Studies and was ordained as an Elder on the North Central Ohio District in July 2008 by Dr. Nina Gunter. Today Lisa is a very busy woman. For over eight years, she has filled many staff positions at Galion First Church of the Nazarene, where she currently serves as the Associate Pastor. Her many duties include leading worship, overseeing educational programming, administrative pastoral duties, pastoral care, and pulpit supply.
Lisa continues to live in her hometown of Galion with her husband Paul and six miniature dachshunds, which they affectionately refer to as their “surrogate children.” Lisa and Paul have two grown children, Brandon, an electrical engineer in Indianapolis, Ind., and Cassandra, a junior at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tenn.
Lisa is available for leading worship for special events, preaching revivals, and addressing women’s groups. As a speaker, she is passionate, radiates presence, authority and skill from the moment she stands up. Lisa will challenge you, minister to you, and exhort you to look at your life and Biblical teachings in new ways!
For more information, contact her at (419) 468-1262, ext. 31, or via e-mail to worship@galnaz.org.
