Pastor Aaron Taylor, Lead Pastor
EMAIL ADDRESS: aaron@painesvilleag.com
I am married to my beautiful bride, Jamie, who I met while going to school at Valley Forge Christian College. We are blessed with two great kids, Caleb and Olivia Joy.
It is an honor to serve as the Lead Pastor of Painesville Assembly of God. Besides preaching weekly on Sunday and Wednesday evenings, I oversee our Staff and Board of Deacons, and provide oversight to our Men’s Ministry, Forever Young Ministry, and Pastoral Care. I also enjoy meeting all of our guests and desire to assist them with getting connected to the church through our quarterly meet n’ greets and NEXT Class.
I went to high school near Youngstown, OH and graduated from Austintown Fitch High School. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Bible degree and Masters in Organizational Leadership with a focus in Church Revitalization from the University Valley Forge in Phoenixville, PA.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.
Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Michael Woods, Executive and Worship Pastor
EMAIL ADDRESS: michael@painesvilleag.com
Pastor Michael is married to Jennifer and they share 3 children, two that are grown now and, all who also serve on the worship team in various roles.
I lead the worship ministry, oversee social media, and assist the Lead Pastor.
Previous to ministry completed coursework for a certificate in Marketing at High Tech Center North in Cape Coral Florida. This assisted him as an entrepreneur early in life as a small business owner. Once receiving the call to ministry, Michael sought Biblical education and A/G credentialing through Global University and through TSOM, Tennessee School of Ministry & DSOM District School of Ministry in SW Florida. Pastor Michael also completed courses through Bethel’s WorshipU, a Spirit-filled worship ministry school.
Psalm 3:3: “But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.”
Kevin Schrum, Discipleship Pastor
EMAIL ADDRESS: kevins@painesvilleag.com
I am married to my wonderful wife Gail, and have two precious children, Jack and Anna.
I am blessed to serve as the Discipleship Pastor at Painesville Assembly of God. I lead Life Groups, Wednesday Night River Power Prayer, and I lead an outreach to Project Hope for the Homeless. I also provide pastoral care in support of our Lead Pastor.
I graduated from Summit School of Ministry in 1999 which was started by David Wilkerson and Times Square Church in New York City. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Bible from Lancaster Bible College in 2016.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.”
Pastors Sam and Katie Goss, Next Gen Pastors
EMAIL ADDRESS: sam@painesvilleag.com, katie@painesvilleag.com
Pastor Sam and Pastor Katie got married in June 2023 and recently welcomed a baby girl in August 2024.
Pastor Sam serves as our Youth Pastor and Pastor Katie serves as our Children’s Pastor. Together, they work to reach the Next Generation for Jesus!
Both Pastor Sam and Pastor Katie graduated from Southeastern University’s Ohio Regional Campus in May 2023 with a Bachelors of Science in Ministerial Leadership with a focus on Christian Ministry.
Pastor Sam’s favorite Bible verse is Joshua 1:8: “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”
Pastor Katie’s favorite Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 1:26-29: “Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.”
