Pastor Andrew Wencl introduces the Jesus at Work micro-conference held on May 16, 2025.
The first session of the Jesus at Work conference: Everyday Evangelism: Sharing the Gospel at Work from Nathan Esposito.
Nathan works at FirstEnergy and has been in the electric utility industry for over 25 years. He is married with four daughters and serves as a bi-vocational Pastor at Medway Baptist Church.
The second session of the Jesus at Work conference, Servant Leadership: Influencing Others without Compromising Faith, from William E. Randolph, Jr.
Dr. Randolph is a retired law enforcement officer who now serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Yellow Springs, chaplain to the Yellow Springs Police Department, moderator, and a lecturer at regional theological institutions.
The third session of the Jesus at Work conference, God at Work: Finding Kingdom Purpose in Your Career, from Gary Wilkins.
Gary was a pastor for 20 years before joining MLA Companies, a Christian-owned consulting firm based in Springboro, Ohio. He helps Christian leaders grow by applying biblical values to their organizations.
The fourth session of the Jesus at Work conference, Peacemakers: Responding to Conflict, from Gary Wilkins.
Gary was a pastor for 20 years before joining MLA Companies, a Christian-owned consulting firm based in Springboro, Ohio. He helps Christian leaders grow by applying biblical values to their organizations.
The fifth session of the Jesus at Work conference, Faithful Before HR: Navigating Workplace Policies with Wisdom and Integrity, from Andrew Wencl.
Andrew worked for 14 years as a Human Resources Specialist at the Department of Defense. He left as a GS-13 (civilian equivalent of Lieutenant Colonel) to serve full-time as the Senior Pastor of Beavercreek Baptist Church.
The sixth session of the Jesus at Work conference, Servant Leadership: Influencing Others without Compromising Faith, from Micah Thorp.
Micah is a tri-vocational pastor with 20-plus years of leadership in the USMC, Army, and civilian jobs. He continues to serve as an Army Chaplain, manager of Operations, and pastor of First Baptist Church in West Alexandria, Ohio.
The Jesus at Work micro-conference concluded with a panel discussion including all speakers:
Andrew Wencl
William E. Randolph, Jr.
Micah Thorp
Nathaniel Esposito
Gary Wilkins