Our Staff

    petar nenadov

    Preaching and Vision - pn@lakesidechristianchurch.org


    Petar is a graduate of The University of Akron (B.S. Political Science/Criminal Justice) and Ashland Theological Seminary (MDIV). He has served on staff at Lakeside since the Fall of 2009, leading our preaching team and supporting our ministry leaders. A favorite Bible verse of Petar's is "when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy..." (Titus 3:4-5).     

    brad horner

    Youth and Development - bh@lakesidechristianchurch.org


    Brad is a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute, Liberty University (B.S. Religion/Biblical Studies) and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (M.A. of Religion). He has served on staff at Lakeside since the Fall of 2009, leading our student ministries and overseeing our pastoral residency program. A favorite Bible verse of Brad's is "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" (John 17:3).

    cindy preston

    Women and Outreach - cp@lakesidechristianchurch.org


    Cindy is a graduate of The University of Akron (B.A. Sociology/History) and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. She has served on staff at Lakeside since the Summer of 2018, leading our women's ministries supporting our global and local outreach partners. A favorite Bible verse of Cindy's is "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Heb. 4:15-16)

    emily sawin

    Kids and Young Families - es@lakesidechristianchurch.org


    Emily is a graduate of Cedarville University (B.S. Early Childhood Education/Bible). She has served on staff at Lakeside since the Fall of 2019, leading our kids ministries and young families programs. A favorite Bible verse of Emily's is "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you" (Deuteronomy 31:6). 

    simeon nenadov

    Worship and Teaching - sn@lakesidechristianchurch.org


    Simeon is a graduate of The College of the Sequoias (A.A. - General Education) and is currently studying at Legacy Bible Institute. He began serving on staff at Lakeside in the Fall of 2023, leading our music. A favorite Bible verse of Simeon's is "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand" (John 10:28).