Leadership

Zack Ruder
Lead Pastor

Zack has worked in church ministry for the past 20 years working with children, students, and adults in various roles.  Zack's heart is to see the Gospel take root in people's hearts and to see Jesus become their greatest joy.  Zack is married to his beautiful wife of over 16 years, Megan, who is his constant support, encourager, and best friend.  Together they have two children: Abby and Titus.

Zack graduated from Geneva College with a B.A. in Biblical Studies & Philosophy and a M.A. in Education.  He received his Masters of Divinity from Western Theological Seminary.  Zack loves teaching, reading, enjoying the outdoors, sports, and spending time with his family.

As the Lead Pastor at The Village Zack longs to see the church be a catalyst, used by The Holy Spirit, in bringing Gospel-transformation to the city of Columbus. Zack has a heart for preaching and discipleship. Zack loves the strong and diverse community of men, women, and children that God has assembled so far at The Village, and desires that they would continue to mature in their love and knowledge of Jesus so that they can love God, their families, one another, and communities more powerfully. 

Contact Zack at zack@villagechurchcolumbus.com 

Michael Carlisle
Associate Pastor, Director of Music

Michael, a native of Cleveland, joined the church in the summer of 2012 as an intern. During his three months in Columbus, he had an integral role in The Village Church's first VBS outreach. In addition, he made a strong connection to VCC's community, in and out of the church. After graduating in 2013 with a B.A. in Pastoral Studies from Greenville College, Michael felt a strong call to join the Gospel work in Columbus. In June of that year, he returned to the Village Church to do just that.

As the Associate Pastor and Director of Music, Michael longs to lead God’s people in faithfully worshiping their Lord and Savior. Through teaching and song, Michael seeks to lead the community toward a robust doxology that supports faithful living.

Michael is married to the love of his life, Jamie. They have three biological kids: MJ, Joanna, Moses, and a host of foster kids.

Contact Michael at michael@villagechurchcolumbus.com

Chris Boggs
Elder

Chris is a native of Columbus, growing up in both the Linden and Clintonville neighborhoods. He was brought up in the church at Bethel Presbyterian Church before becoming one of the founding members of the Village Church.

He, as with the rest of the elders and staff, shares a common goal and passion to see the truth of the Gospel preached in Columbus. He leads one of the community groups and finds great joy in helping those who attend to mature in their faith, mission and love for God. His constant prayer is that God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ remains at the core of what goes on at the Village and that he and the leadership remain faithful to the call to shepherd the flock.

Chris and Chelsea have been married since 2004, and together they have three kids: Colton, Wyatt and Grace. 

Tim Boggs
Elder

Tim and Katie were both born and raised in Columbus and share a passion to see their city come to faith in Christ. Serving the local church with the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ is the primary way they see the gates of hell falling. Combined with their shared desire to support the education of future generations through Ancient Paths Academy they see the work of the Village Church as the most important and necessary work they can participate in.