Faithful. Devoted. Compassionate.
The staff and leadership at Lockwood Community Church is comprised of men and women who love and care for every single person in the church. If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them. You can contact the church office at (517) 279-7536 or office@lockwoodchurch.org.
Staff & Leadership
Pastors & Staff
Senior Pastor
Kevin Looper
Kevin has been the senior pastor at Lockwood since November 2023. He has a passion for teaching the Bible, God, and His people. He holds a BA in Biblical Literature from Taylor University (2009) and a Master’s in Biblical Exegesis from Wheaton College Graduate School (2011). Before becoming the senior pastor, he served as the Youth Pastor at Lockwood for 10 years. He is married to Beth, and they have four children.
Family Pastor
Hal Nottingham
Having grown up in a ministry familiy, Hal's journey has been marked by a commitment to serving others. From youth and camp ministries to leading worship, his diverse experiences have equipped him with invaluable insights into the multifaceted needs of congregations. Hal began his tenure as Lockwood's Family Pastor in 2015, where his compassionate leadership and genuine care for families have left an indelible mark on our community. With his wife Cherith, seven wonderful children and cherished granddaughter, family remains at the forefront of his values.
Youth Pastor
Andrew Williams
Andrew is dedicated to helping young people grow as fully committed disciples of Christ. He worked with college students for seven years before joining the staff of Lockwood in May 2024. Andrew holds an MA in Christian Ministry from Southern California Seminary, and is pursuing an MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife Sarah have five children.
Administrative Assistant
Jenny Wickey
Jenny loves Lockwood and her church family. After having been involved as an active volunteer ever since she and her husband Michael joined LCC in 2017, she officially joined the staff in 2022. Jenny has traded in her German citizenship to become a citizen not only here but also of the Kingdom of God.
Secretary
Sarah Bancroft
Since 2012 Sarah has taken joy in loving and serving in the youth ministry here at Lockwood. In 2018 she joined the staff as one of the office secretaries and in 2020 she also took on the role as assistant to the youth pastor. Sarah recently got married to her husband Cody in June 2022.
Custodian
Keith Melton
Keith has been keeping Lockwood clean for many years. He started out cleaning Lockwood Church through a cleaning company and was then hired directly by Lockwood as the Head Custodian in 2016. He enjoys serving his church family by creating a spotless and welcoming environment for everyone to gather in.
Treasurer
Janice Cooper
Janice and her husband Rob have been attending Lockwood since 1990. Over the years, Janice has been actively involved in various ministries, including AWANA, nursery, and youth group sponsorship. She even created the church newsletter at one point. Since retiring from Taylor’s Books and More in 2016, Janice has enjoyed spending time with her grandson, Cameron. In August 2022, she took on the role of church treasurer. "One of the best things about Lockwood is the opportunity to serve and worship God with people who have truly become Family."
Our Elders
God has invested the elders with the responsibility for the leadership of the local church, which includes overseeing the work of the church (its worship, evangelism, edification, and equipping); protecting the church from error in doctrine and practice; and making sure God's people are being fed through accurate and insightful biblical teaching. The elders work as a team and strive to discern God's plan for LCC through regular meetings for prayer and the study of Scripture.
Email: elder@lockwoodchurch.org
Elder
Scott Barrington
Scott became a believer at 24 years old. He and his wife, Debra, have been married for 43 years and are blessed with 4 daughters and 7 grandchildren. After dedicating 37 years to Marathon Petroleum as a Safety Professional, Scott retired in 2019.
For the past 12 years, Scott and Debra have been active members of Lockwood Church, with Scott serving on the GMT for the last 5 years. He finds joy in serving God through helping others and cherishes time spent with family, fishing, hunting, and cutting wood.
Elder & Senior Pastor
Kevin Looper
Kevin has been the senior pastor at Lockwood since November 2023. He has a passion for teaching the Bible, God, and His people. He holds a BA in Biblical Literature from Taylor University (2009) and a Master’s in Biblical Exegesis from Wheaton College Graduate School (2011). Before becoming the senior pastor, he served as the Youth Pastor at Lockwood for 10 years. He is married to Beth, and they have three children.
Elder
Jeff Justice
Jeff has been a follower of Christ since childhood. He has been privileged to serve in the church in different capacities throughout the years, most recently as Sunday School teacher and elder at Lockwood. He’s a semi-retired surgeon, as well as an avid beekeeper and gardener. He’s married to Karen and spends most of his free time enjoying his children and many grandchildren.
Elder
Tim Voss
Tim has been an Elder since 2023. He and his wife Lois have been faithful attendees of Lockwood for about 20 years. His service to the church includes teaching Sunday school and being a Deacon. He is a semi-retired pharmacist and loves spending time with Lois and their children and grandchildren. He also enjoys spending time in God’s word, choral singing, and drag racing. One of his favorite verses is Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me…”
Administrative Board
The Administrative Board serves as the coordination and communication arm of LCC by overseeing church operations and keeping the church family informed.
AB Chair
Jane Jones
At-Large Member
Scott Hadley
Deacon Representative
Kevin Bowers
Trustee Representative
Patrick Kelley
At-Large Member
Jeanne Asher
At-Large Member
Rob Smith
Elder Representative
Jeff Justice
Ex-Officio
Kevin Looper
Deacons
Deacons are servants who have accepted major areas of ministry responsibility in the church. They are the church's ministers of mercy and attend to practical care needs within the church family. Moreover, they oversee LCC's Benevolent Fund.
Email: deacon@lockwoodchurch.org
Lead Deacon
Kevin Bowers
Deacon
Jason Hyska
Deacon
Dan Parker
Deacon
Seth Butters
Deacon
John Lindsey
Deacon
Michael Wickey
Trustees
The Trustees exercise maintenance and oversight of the church property.
Email: trustee@lockwoodchurch.org
Lead Trustee
Patrick Kelley
Trustee
Dave Cranmer
Trustee
Chuck Seiler
Trustee
Dan Bjorkman
Trustee