Consistory
The Consistory is the governing body in churches of the Reformed Church in America, consisting of the Elders, Deacons and Pastors. Elders give spiritual oversight to the church, while Deacons have responsibilities for ministries of compassion and financial oversight. Together with the Pastors as non-voting members of consistory, they give oversight to BRC’s future. Elders and Deacons serve for a three year term.
Vince Taddeo
Head Elder, Vice President of Consistory
Vince and his wife, Ginger, have been attending BRC since 1995. They have been married 42 years. They have two grown, married sons and three grandchildren.
Vince started attending BRC after being a participant of a Renewal Weekend here at the church. Since then they have both participated in many Renewals over the years.Vince and Ginger have led marriage groups and bible studies at the church and at their home. Vince and his sons were all a part of the worship teams, Agape and 3:16, in past years. Vince has previously served as a deacon and elder.He is currently leading the prayer ministry, Our Hour of Power, here at the church.
He has recently retired from operating Taddeo & Sons, his own concrete/masonry/ basement waterproofing company of 34 years.
“I love the people of BRC and working alongside everyone. I appreciate the biblical teachings and leadership of our pastors and the dedication, wisdom, and leadership of our past and current consistory teams.I look forward to serving my next term as elder and pray that the Holy Spirit will guide my every step in thought, word, and deed. May it be to the glory and honor of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father.”
Head Elder, Vice President of Consistory
Vince and his wife, Ginger, have been attending BRC since 1995. They have been married 42 years. They have two grown, married sons and three grandchildren.
Vince started attending BRC after being a participant of a Renewal Weekend here at the church. Since then they have both participated in many Renewals over the years.Vince and Ginger have led marriage groups and bible studies at the church and at their home. Vince and his sons were all a part of the worship teams, Agape and 3:16, in past years. Vince has previously served as a deacon and elder.He is currently leading the prayer ministry, Our Hour of Power, here at the church.
He has recently retired from operating Taddeo & Sons, his own concrete/masonry/ basement waterproofing company of 34 years.
“I love the people of BRC and working alongside everyone. I appreciate the biblical teachings and leadership of our pastors and the dedication, wisdom, and leadership of our past and current consistory teams.I look forward to serving my next term as elder and pray that the Holy Spirit will guide my every step in thought, word, and deed. May it be to the glory and honor of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father.”
Marvin Rogers
Elder, Sacraments
Marvin began attending BRC with his wife Susan in 2010. They have been married for 36 years and have two children Jonathan and Kaleigh.
Marvin retired in 2020 after working 30 years with Progressive. Susan is a recently retired Critical Care nurse.
Marvin has facilitated several bible study/ small groups and he is a member of the Worship Team. He has also assisted with the Men’s Renewal weekend, Vacation Bible School and the Adopt-a-Staff program. Marvin enjoys working outdoors and helping with the Green Thumb team. He recently served a three year term as a BRC Deacon from 2019 to 2021. There, he served as Head Deacon , Deacon of Care and Clerk of Consistory. Marvin said that he is happy to serve again with the Consistory as an Elder and is excited to see how the Lord will use this church to build His kingdom!
Elder, Sacraments
Marvin began attending BRC with his wife Susan in 2010. They have been married for 36 years and have two children Jonathan and Kaleigh.
Marvin retired in 2020 after working 30 years with Progressive. Susan is a recently retired Critical Care nurse.
Marvin has facilitated several bible study/ small groups and he is a member of the Worship Team. He has also assisted with the Men’s Renewal weekend, Vacation Bible School and the Adopt-a-Staff program. Marvin enjoys working outdoors and helping with the Green Thumb team. He recently served a three year term as a BRC Deacon from 2019 to 2021. There, he served as Head Deacon , Deacon of Care and Clerk of Consistory. Marvin said that he is happy to serve again with the Consistory as an Elder and is excited to see how the Lord will use this church to build His kingdom!
Karyn Gentile
Elder, Elder Clerk
Karyn’s roots run deep in BRC as she was raised in the church, a daughter of BRC Founding Members. She has been an active member since 1982 (except for time in which she lived out of state). Upon return to Ohio, Karyn has been involved in a variety of ministries, serving as a Vacation Bible School teacher, Marriage Prep Course Facilitator, Next Steps Transition Group Member, as well as over twenty years of weekly service in the nursery as a nursery supervisor. Karyn states “I am honored to be serving my first term as an Elder on the Church’s Consistory Board. I pray with God’s guidance I will be able to serve the congregation with love, compassion, inspiration, and spiritual guidance.” Karyn is married to Earl and has two children, Grace and Joey. Karyn is employed as a faculty member within the Department of Allied Health, Sport & Wellness at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio.
Elder, Elder Clerk
Karyn’s roots run deep in BRC as she was raised in the church, a daughter of BRC Founding Members. She has been an active member since 1982 (except for time in which she lived out of state). Upon return to Ohio, Karyn has been involved in a variety of ministries, serving as a Vacation Bible School teacher, Marriage Prep Course Facilitator, Next Steps Transition Group Member, as well as over twenty years of weekly service in the nursery as a nursery supervisor. Karyn states “I am honored to be serving my first term as an Elder on the Church’s Consistory Board. I pray with God’s guidance I will be able to serve the congregation with love, compassion, inspiration, and spiritual guidance.” Karyn is married to Earl and has two children, Grace and Joey. Karyn is employed as a faculty member within the Department of Allied Health, Sport & Wellness at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio.
Betty Shuster
Elder, Classis Delegate
Betty and her husband Gene, along with their 3 daughters began attending BRC in 1994. BRC received this family into membership soon after and have welcomed her children’s spouses and their children as her family has grown. Betty’s desire to grow in the knowledge of our Lord has been greatly enriched by regular attendance through these years. Sermons, Bible Study classes, Next Steps Transition Group member, small group studies, serving in ministries like hospitality and Vacation Bible School are a few of the ways she has stayed actively involved in our local church. Since retirement, Betty has served our Reformed Church of America denomination as a member on the General Synod Council and as VP, President and past-President of the Great Lakes City Classis. Betty is most grateful for the love, grace and mercy God has granted in her life; to be alive and healthy to continue learning His Way and to actively serve His local/greater church. God Is Good!
Elder, Classis Delegate
Betty and her husband Gene, along with their 3 daughters began attending BRC in 1994. BRC received this family into membership soon after and have welcomed her children’s spouses and their children as her family has grown. Betty’s desire to grow in the knowledge of our Lord has been greatly enriched by regular attendance through these years. Sermons, Bible Study classes, Next Steps Transition Group member, small group studies, serving in ministries like hospitality and Vacation Bible School are a few of the ways she has stayed actively involved in our local church. Since retirement, Betty has served our Reformed Church of America denomination as a member on the General Synod Council and as VP, President and past-President of the Great Lakes City Classis. Betty is most grateful for the love, grace and mercy God has granted in her life; to be alive and healthy to continue learning His Way and to actively serve His local/greater church. God Is Good!
Jim Niedermyer
Elder, Sacraments
Jim has been a member of BRC for several years and has served as a Deacon on past consistory boards. Jim currently leads the Monday night Men’s bible study. Jim’s wife, Sheri leads the Sunday morning study on Pilgrim's Progress. Jim works for J D Indoor Comfort, an HVAC contractor based in Sheffield Lake, as the residential sales manager and he retired from the U. S Navy in 2009 after 20 years of service. Jim and Sheri have one son, Aaron, who is currently in his sophomore year at Norwick University in Vermont. Sheri and Jim also own Classroom Antics, which is a summer tech camp for kids and provides after school programs for local schools.
Elder, Sacraments
Jim has been a member of BRC for several years and has served as a Deacon on past consistory boards. Jim currently leads the Monday night Men’s bible study. Jim’s wife, Sheri leads the Sunday morning study on Pilgrim's Progress. Jim works for J D Indoor Comfort, an HVAC contractor based in Sheffield Lake, as the residential sales manager and he retired from the U. S Navy in 2009 after 20 years of service. Jim and Sheri have one son, Aaron, who is currently in his sophomore year at Norwick University in Vermont. Sheri and Jim also own Classroom Antics, which is a summer tech camp for kids and provides after school programs for local schools.
Jeff Toom
Head Deacon, Deacon of Finance
Jeff has been attending BRC since 1981 and has served as our Treasurer since 1995. Jeff also served as a Youth Group and Small Group leader. Currently Jeff participates in the Tech Worship Team, as a mentor to a first grader in BRC’s Kid’s Hope Ministry and assists his wife, Cindy, with our Operation Christmas Child Ministry in the fall. Jeff is a Sr. Business Analyst for OEConnection where he has worked for 16 years and is the proud father of three sons, prouder grandfather of five grandsons.. “It is my joy to serve in the ministries of BRC as my response to God’s love and blessings in my life. BRC is my church and also my family.
Head Deacon, Deacon of Finance
Jeff has been attending BRC since 1981 and has served as our Treasurer since 1995. Jeff also served as a Youth Group and Small Group leader. Currently Jeff participates in the Tech Worship Team, as a mentor to a first grader in BRC’s Kid’s Hope Ministry and assists his wife, Cindy, with our Operation Christmas Child Ministry in the fall. Jeff is a Sr. Business Analyst for OEConnection where he has worked for 16 years and is the proud father of three sons, prouder grandfather of five grandsons.. “It is my joy to serve in the ministries of BRC as my response to God’s love and blessings in my life. BRC is my church and also my family.
David Morgan
Deacon, Deacon of Building-Interior, Clerk of Consistory
David Morgan began attending BRC in 2001 and became a member in 2013. He married his wife, Kayley Morgan, in 2018 and they had their daughter, Abigail, in 2023.
David had previously spent 5 years serving as BRC's youth director and also served as the Kid's Hope Director for part of that time. Since then, he's continued to volunteer on the leadership team for our student ministry and on the worship team.
David is a Software Developer at Progressive Insurance. He also enjoys traveling, being outdoors, cooking, baking, and spending time with his family and friends.
This is his first term serving as a deacon.
Deacon, Deacon of Building-Interior, Clerk of Consistory
David Morgan began attending BRC in 2001 and became a member in 2013. He married his wife, Kayley Morgan, in 2018 and they had their daughter, Abigail, in 2023.
David had previously spent 5 years serving as BRC's youth director and also served as the Kid's Hope Director for part of that time. Since then, he's continued to volunteer on the leadership team for our student ministry and on the worship team.
David is a Software Developer at Progressive Insurance. He also enjoys traveling, being outdoors, cooking, baking, and spending time with his family and friends.
This is his first term serving as a deacon.
Jason Palmer
Deacon, Deacon of Care
Jason Palmer attended his first BRC service on Thanksgiving Eve in 2005 and became a member in 2010. He married his wife Alexa in 2010 and they have a son, Jaron. They are enjoying raising him in the same church Alexa grew up in.
Since 2005, Jason has been involved in several ministries including Men's Renewal, the Children's ministry, Vacation Bible School, various Bible Studies, and Night to Shine. This is his second term as deacon and he is looking forward to serving in this role again.
He has spent his career in the trades and is currently employed at LEC Construction LLC. When he’s not working as a tradesman, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar with friends and on the BRC worship team, and enjoys outside activities like fishing, kayaking and riding dirt bikes.
Deacon, Deacon of Care
Jason Palmer attended his first BRC service on Thanksgiving Eve in 2005 and became a member in 2010. He married his wife Alexa in 2010 and they have a son, Jaron. They are enjoying raising him in the same church Alexa grew up in.
Since 2005, Jason has been involved in several ministries including Men's Renewal, the Children's ministry, Vacation Bible School, various Bible Studies, and Night to Shine. This is his second term as deacon and he is looking forward to serving in this role again.
He has spent his career in the trades and is currently employed at LEC Construction LLC. When he’s not working as a tradesman, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar with friends and on the BRC worship team, and enjoys outside activities like fishing, kayaking and riding dirt bikes.
Mike Schreiner
Deacon, Deacon Clerk,
Deacon of Outreach/Tech
Mike began attending BRC in 2015 and became a member that same year. He has been married to Rebekah since 2009, and has two children, Hannah and Collin, who attend youth group and the childrens ministry.
Mike is in the tech booth and member of the worship/tech team, primarily serving on the sound board and operating the livestream. He actively attends REFIT and his wife is an instructor for that ministry. He is a prayer partner for Kids Hope, partnering with his wife in this ministry.
Professionally, Mike is an IT Director at Ridge Tool Company, where he has worked for 17 years. In his free time, he enjoys games, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family and friends.
This is his second term serving as a deacon.
Deacon, Deacon Clerk,
Deacon of Outreach/Tech
Mike began attending BRC in 2015 and became a member that same year. He has been married to Rebekah since 2009, and has two children, Hannah and Collin, who attend youth group and the childrens ministry.
Mike is in the tech booth and member of the worship/tech team, primarily serving on the sound board and operating the livestream. He actively attends REFIT and his wife is an instructor for that ministry. He is a prayer partner for Kids Hope, partnering with his wife in this ministry.
Professionally, Mike is an IT Director at Ridge Tool Company, where he has worked for 17 years. In his free time, he enjoys games, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family and friends.
This is his second term serving as a deacon.
Mike Krajewski
Deacon, Deacon of Building-Exterior
Hello, BRC! My name is Mike Krajewski, I have been coming to BRC on and off starting in 2017, but started regularly attending since the fall of 2019. My wife of 2+ years Michele introduced me to BRC as she has been attending for over 20 years. I have two daughters Leah and Alaina that have attended with us, and they hope to start attending more regularly as work and school schedules allow. Together Michele and I have 4 children, and 3 grandchildren. Stephanie and Carter(3) and Zak and Steph and their boys Jett and Jaxson whom we love spending time with when not at BRC.
I have joined multiple small groups (Monday night men’s, and Wednesday night Taddeo group), I’m also part of the hospitality and care teams here at BRC. Last fall, Pastor Dan called me, which is weird, because he never calls me! Not that he isn’t friendly, but that he didn’t have a reason to since I didn’t call him first. He explained to me that the existing consistory members nominated me to the role of Deacon in the church. I had no idea what this meant, what the position does, or at that moment, if I even wanted the position. He had told me that the existing members thought I could contribute to the church in more ways than I already had been, and to think about it, and pray about it. God’s plan for my life, like everyone else that follows by faith, is sometimes not what I had planned, and He will often use others to push you in the direction He wants you to go. I took this to heart, that many people thought of me to serve His purpose as a sign that it’s what I should be doing.
This is my first term as a deacon with the
church, and with God’s guidance, I will to be best of my ability serve our God and His church. I would also encourage others to join small groups to grow your relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus, as well as help with whatever church ministry calls out to you, you won’t regret it!
I have also provided food for That Place for Teens during the school year, it’s been very
rewarding. If you have questions regarding existing ministries within BRC, talk to me or one of the other deacons or elders, or either Pastor Dan or Pastor Jay, we’ll be happy to help you find your way should you choose to pursue it.
Deacon, Deacon of Building-Exterior
Hello, BRC! My name is Mike Krajewski, I have been coming to BRC on and off starting in 2017, but started regularly attending since the fall of 2019. My wife of 2+ years Michele introduced me to BRC as she has been attending for over 20 years. I have two daughters Leah and Alaina that have attended with us, and they hope to start attending more regularly as work and school schedules allow. Together Michele and I have 4 children, and 3 grandchildren. Stephanie and Carter(3) and Zak and Steph and their boys Jett and Jaxson whom we love spending time with when not at BRC.
I have joined multiple small groups (Monday night men’s, and Wednesday night Taddeo group), I’m also part of the hospitality and care teams here at BRC. Last fall, Pastor Dan called me, which is weird, because he never calls me! Not that he isn’t friendly, but that he didn’t have a reason to since I didn’t call him first. He explained to me that the existing consistory members nominated me to the role of Deacon in the church. I had no idea what this meant, what the position does, or at that moment, if I even wanted the position. He had told me that the existing members thought I could contribute to the church in more ways than I already had been, and to think about it, and pray about it. God’s plan for my life, like everyone else that follows by faith, is sometimes not what I had planned, and He will often use others to push you in the direction He wants you to go. I took this to heart, that many people thought of me to serve His purpose as a sign that it’s what I should be doing.
This is my first term as a deacon with the
church, and with God’s guidance, I will to be best of my ability serve our God and His church. I would also encourage others to join small groups to grow your relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus, as well as help with whatever church ministry calls out to you, you won’t regret it!
I have also provided food for That Place for Teens during the school year, it’s been very
rewarding. If you have questions regarding existing ministries within BRC, talk to me or one of the other deacons or elders, or either Pastor Dan or Pastor Jay, we’ll be happy to help you find your way should you choose to pursue it.
