Pastor Derrick has been part of Living Word Galena since 2013 alongside his wife Carrie and their three kids, Matthew, Lucas, and Natalie. His pastoral journey started back in June 2002, but his call goes far beyond a job title.

With a heart for meeting people right where they are, Derrick thrives on helping others discover and deepen their relationship with Jesus. When people ask why he became a pastor, his answer is simple:

“I’ve never really wanted to do much else. Believe me, I’ve tried. From selling cars and landscaping to cooking in restaurants and a handful of odd jobs. Nothing ever captured my heart like guiding people into a closer walk with Jesus.”

Pastor Derrick believes Living Word is a place where messy, busy lives meet grace, hope, and genuine community. He’d love to connect with you.

Molly is originally from Adrian, Michigan. And yes, she’s still an OSU fan. She graduated from Concordia University Ann Arbor in May 2024 and joined the Living Word team as Director of Family Life Ministry.

God has given Molly a heart for youth and children, and she brings that passion to KidConnect and the DelCo Youth ministry every week. When she’s not at church you’ll find her shopping, reading a good book, watching her favorite shows, or enjoying a great cup of coffee.

For questions about youth and kids programs at Living Word, Molly is your person.

Bailey grew up worshiping at Living Word with her family and officially joined the team in January 2021. She and her husband Caleb had been serving here in various ways long before that, and welcomed their first child, Oliver, in June 2023.

Bailey has never minded the tasks others might call mundane.She actually finds them fun. She genuinely loves the background work of keeping Living Word running smoothly and is happiest serving the church family she grew up in.

For general questions, comments, or anything you’re not sure where to send Bailey will get you an answer or point you in the right direction.