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tari.reynolds@necchurch.org

When did you first start attending Northeast and why did you stay?  July, 1994; The Word is preached, It was the kind of church and worship service I was used to, and it was close to home.

What or who inspires you? God’s Word and those who preach/teach God’s Word with passion, in truth and with relevance

What’s your idea of a perfect day? Spending time with my husband on a beach (and if our adult children join us, it’s even better!).

What was your first step in getting involved at Northeast? I hounded Ron Kastens until he hired me as his assistant!

Your biggest indulgence?  Horseback riding lessons

What has God been teaching you lately?    He has me taking seminary courses, so I have been learning a lot about Jewish roots.

What or who makes you laugh?  People who don’t take themselves too seriously and just find joy in life.

What is your nickname, and how did you earn it? ‘T’ – from my dad

What are two things always in your fridge?  Chocolate syrup for me and onions for Gary

In a few short lines, here is my faith story…Basically unchurched – highly sporadic attendance as a child, mainly Easter attendance; had questions, especially about death and what happened after. God placed a neighbor in my life that took the time to build a relationship with me and to love me to the point of then being able to sit me down and open the Bible to show me what God’s Word had to say about His love for me. I didn’t quite understand it, but I knew it was what I had been searching for and what I wanted in my life. Thanks, Edna!!    

What is your favorite…

·    Bible verse?      Proverbs 3:5-6 and Micah 6:8

·    Movie?    A Knight’s Tale; Man from Snowy River; Dirty Dancing

·    Childhood TV show?      The Man from U.N.C.L.E.; Zorro

·    Book (besides the Bible)? Authors: David Jeremiah, John Eldredge, Dallas Willard, Dee Henderson and Francine Rivers

·    Sport/Team?       Ohio State Buckeyes

·    Vacation place?   Sarasota, FL

·    Types of music?   Contemporary Christian and Country

·    Restaurant?       Columbia Restaurant (Sarasota, FL)

Describe your job at Northeast, and why you love what you do.  I am the Data Administrator: I help ensure our membership database is up-to-date, running smoothly, and easily accessible for staff to utilize it to its fullest potential  in their ministries. I love computers and have been working with computers since high school. I enjoy being able to assist people with their ministries in this special fashion.

How long have you been working at Northeast?  Second only to Bob… 15 years

Retirement dream?   Spending time with my husband doing what we love to do… camping, spending time in Florida, time with our children and serving together

What was your first job?    Working in a food tent at Firestone Country Club (Akron, Ohio) for their big PGA tournaments

What’s one goal you have for the next year? Continue with the seminary studies I have just begun

Name 3 things on your ‘bucket’ list.  Photo safari

Married to Gary 37 years (2010); 2 adult sons: Tom and Tim; one potential daughter: Joey; and one 18-year-old kitty cat: Scooter