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She has worked in the office at Epiphany since 2007. Her responsibilities as Guest Ministry Coordinator include managing Epiphany's website, developing informational materials for guests, and generally trying to make Epiphany as welcome a place as possible for guests and newcomers to the congregation. She also helps out as a worship leader for The Mission contemporary worship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4faeff7ebfe016cfd68347/24745871-e6ee-47c2-98fd-45c7ed3bfc6f/Kathy-Dennis-headshot+web.jpg Staff Kathy Dennis (Music Director) is an energetic and versatile musician with training as a singer, keyboardist and choral conductor. She felt a calling to her career as a teenager when her piano teacher offered organ lessons in return for playing preludes for services. Kathy encourages congregations to to take singing to a new level and make a joyful noise, entering into worship with Thanksgiving and Spirit. Kathy has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Organ from Miami University of Ohio and a Master of Music Education from the University of Toledo. She is currently the director of Epiphany Lutheran's Theater Arts Ministry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4faeff7ebfe016cfd68347/1606501296836-O821LE4J5NA3SJ2P5WDJ/Pastor+Steve-2+web.jpg Staff - Pastor Steve Smithberger senior pastor Pastor Steve Smithberger began his working life as an engineer before receiving a call into ministry. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in 2002 and has continuously held a call in ordained ministry ever since. He served at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marysville, Ohio as an associate pastor and then at St. John's Lutheran Church in London, Ohio as a solo pastor before receiving his call here at Epiphany in 2012. In 2019, Epiphany and All Saints Lutheran Church entered into an agreement wherein they would share resources and ministries that could enhance both churches, forming the West Toledo Parish and making Pastor Steve senior pastor at both congregations. He has had the privilege of participating in a ministry of renewal in these long standing congregations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4faeff7ebfe016cfd68347/1606501482733-AU1QZAUCRJD14OJEPPDB/Dave+Frye+headshot+web.jpg Staff - Pastor David Frye Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4faeff7ebfe016cfd68347/412b8752-a0a0-4d9a-a09f-ad62ac588f00/michelle+profile+edit.jpg Staff - Minister Michelle Detmer Synod Authorized Minister Michelle Detmer graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, specializing in Information Systems. After working in Information Technology for 10 years, she left the corporate world to be a stay at home mom. A few years later, she started an LLC to become an at-home freelance computer programmer. Michelle, her husband Steve, and their adult children, Sam & Libby, have been active members of Epiphany for many years. Michelle has attended and led Bible Studies, Sunday School classes, and retreats. She completed the Diakonia/Growing in Faith program in 2021 and Stephen Ministry training in 2024. In fall 2024, Michelle became a Synod Authorized Minister (SAM) for West Toledo Parish, on a temporary basis. However, as she served, she continued to feel called to Ordained Ministry. She began remote studies at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA in Fall 2025. While attending seminary full time, she continues to serve as a SAM at West Toledo Parish, and still does some computer programming. She particularly loves studying the Bible and encouraging others to embrace their God-given gifts and talents. She is continually amazed at the way God works in people's lives, including her own. 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