Meet the Ministry Staff
Jeff Dye
Jeff Dye serves as the Lead Pastor of Northcliffe Church. In this role, he shepherds the church by preaching and teaching God’s Word, casting vision, developing leaders, and equipping the church to love God personally, live life purposefully, and serve others passionately. Jeff served in student ministry for 17 years — including 11 years at Northcliffe — before becoming Lead Pastor in 2018. He holds a Master of Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Karen, have three children.
Jeff was baptized at seven but later recognized he hadn’t yet surrendered his life to Christ. At 17, during summer camp, he placed his faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior and followed in believer’s baptism. Outside of ministry, Jeff enjoys playing golf and softball, watching sports, and cheering on the Florida Gators.
Jonathan King
Jonathan King serves as the Executive Pastor at Northcliffe Church. He oversees the church’s finances, facilities, and human resources, helping lead the operations and administration that support the mission of the church. Jonathan brings over 20 years of pastoral experience and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible and a Master of Divinity. He sensed God’s call to ministry during his sophomore year of college at Clearwater Christian College. He and his wife, Simona, have two daughters.
Jonathan trusted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at 19 years old during his freshman year of college. Outside of ministry, he enjoys traveling, watching and playing sports—especially pickleball—and spending time with his family.
Ben Ellis
Ben Ellis serves as the Pastor of Connections and Discipleship at Northcliffe Church. He helps people connect to the church through the First Impressions team and oversees the membership process under the guidance of the elders. He works closely with discipleship and community group leaders to create spaces where people grow in Christ through God’s Word and biblical community. He holds a BA in Theology, and a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Apologetics. His passion is walking alongside others as they step into who God has called them to be.
As a teenager, Ben realized salvation was not found in church affiliation but in personally trusting Christ. At 16, he surrendered his life to Jesus, discovering that Christ had finished the fight for his soul on the cross and beginning a relationship with God that now shapes every area of his life. Outside of ministry, Ben enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, cooking and sharing meals, and playing pickleball.
Braydon Hotchkiss
Erica Hart
Erica Hart serves as the Kids Ministry Director at Northcliffe Church. She leads and supports all children’s programming, creating safe, fun, and Gospel-centered environments where kids can grow in their faith. This includes overseeing Sunday mornings, leading Awana on Wednesdays, caring for and coordinating volunteers, and planning key events such as Fall Festival, VBS, and other family-focused gatherings. Children’s ministry is deeply personal to Erica, as she knows firsthand the lasting impact of adults who faithfully invest in a child’s spiritual foundation—especially in today’s culture. She and her husband, James, have four children.
Erica gave her life to Christ at eight years old and later rededicated her faith as a teenager, where she also met her husband. Outside of ministry, she enjoys homeschooling her children, gardening, planning creative events that bring people together, and creating welcoming spaces where others feel cared for.
Daniel Romero
Jerry Waugh
Jerry Waugh serves as the Pastor of Care at Northcliffe Church. In this role, he visits members and attendees in local hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, and hospice, while also helping plan funeral services, assisting in counseling, and supporting the church’s care ministries. Jerry was called into full-time ministry in 1980 and ordained to the Gospel ministry in 1986. He holds a degree in Religious Education and Psychology from the University of the Cumberlands and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jerry faithfully served as Lead Pastor of Northcliffe Church for 32 years before transitioning into his current role in 2018. He and his wife, Marcia, have four adult children and six grandchildren.
Jerry trusted Jesus as his Savior at seven years old after understanding his need for forgiveness and believing in Christ’s death and resurrection for his sins. He publicly professed his faith through baptism the following Sunday and remains grateful for that life-changing decision. In his free time, he enjoys watching classic television like The Andy Griffith Show, cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats, and reading.
Steve Camargo
Steve Camargo serves as the Communications & Production Manager at Northcliffe Church. He oversees the production team and leads the church’s website, social media, graphics, and marketing efforts, helping communicate the mission of the church both in-person and online. What began as a part-time role as a sound engineer gradually developed into a full-time calling the Lord has graciously entrusted to him. He and his wife, Ashley, look forward to starting their family in the years ahead.
Steve did not grow up in church but came to faith in his mid-20s after attending Northcliffe for several years, trusting Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Outside of ministry, he enjoys art, movies, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and video games.
Nathan Stauffer
Nathan Stauffer serves as the Worship Director at Northcliffe Church. He oversees the musical and visual elements that enhance Sunday services, serving as a leader and resource to the church’s music and production teams. In this role, he works closely with gifted musicians and volunteers, helping lead the church in understanding how and why we worship through music. Nathan and his wife, Andrea, have three children.
Nathan grew up in the church as the son of a pastor and a worship director, where faith and worship were modeled for him from a young age. He is grateful for that foundation and the opportunity to continue leading others in worship today. Outside of ministry, much of his free time is spent cheering on his kids at their sporting events.
Marcia Waugh
Kris Stefanski
Kris Stefanski serves as the Sound Engineer at Northcliffe Church. He helps provide a clear and engaging listening experience for both in-person gatherings and online services. After serving on the production team in another role, Kris asked where the greatest need was and stepped into audio ministry. With a background in music and technology, he brings both skill and heart to the role. He and his wife, Nichole, have two daughters.
Kris’s faith journey began with a seed planted by his grandmother, who dedicated her life to Jesus, later nurtured by a close friend who invested in him spiritually. God brought the growth, and Kris continues to serve faithfully wherever the Lord calls. Outside of ministry, he enjoys saltwater reef aquariums (a hobby of over 30 years), DJing, and all things computers and technology.
Cheryl Uroda
Lori Carson
Lori Carson serves as the Lead Pastor’s Assistant at Northcliffe Church. She handles scheduling of baptisms and new members while providing assistance to the Pastors. She and her husband have one child.
Lori grew up in church and was baptized when she a teen. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family.
Janis Hatcher
Janis Hatcher serves as the Part-Time Ministry Assistant at Northcliffe Church. She works in the front office, assisting with new guest connections and Life Group administration, helping ensure the church runs smoothly behind the scenes. Having previously served in a church office, Janis sensed God calling her back into this kind of ministry and is grateful to serve once again in a local church setting.
Janis trusted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at nine years old after responding to the call of the Holy Spirit. She describes her walk with Christ as an incredible journey that continues to grow and deepen. Outside of ministry, she enjoys crafting, reading, and spending time appreciating God’s creation.
Amanda Joplin
Amanda Joplin serves as the Kids Ministry Assistant at Northcliffe Church. She assists Kids Director Erica Hart in Sunday morning and Wednesday night programming, as well as supporting events such as Fall Festival and VBS. Amanda has been involved in children’s ministry since she was 13 years old and counts it an honor to teach kids about Jesus, plant seeds of faith, and often witness children come to know Christ as their personal Savior. She and her husband, Matt, have two boys.
Amanda was raised in the church but personally trusted Christ as her Savior at 12 years old during a youth event. Though there were seasons of straying, she is grateful for the Lord’s faithful grace in drawing her back, and her prayer is that her life always honors Him. Outside of ministry, Amanda loves being Matt’s wife, cheering on her boys as a sports and theatre mom, and enjoying plenty of coffee.
Mark Keene
Mark Tanoff
Dustin Sotto
Michele Hersh
Meet Our Lay Elders
Chris Chambers
Jerry Campbell
Dr. John Reddy
