Our Team
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Brandon Schmidt
CO-LEAD PASTOR
Born and raised in the Massillon area, Brandon has spent much of his ministry at Forty Corners. After joining the church with his family in Middle School, it was here that Brandon found his love for serving the Church, and later served as a Student Leader, Ministry Intern, and Student Ministry Pastor for nearly a decade after college. Brandon has been leading worship for over 25 years and has had the opportunity to serve other congregations in this role, as well as leading worship around the country at retreats, conferences, and churches. Brandon is a graduate of Anderson University and became an ordained minister in 2023.
Brandon has a passion for using creativity to further the Kingdom, developing and discipling young leaders, and helping others encounter the presence and love of God.
Brandon loves being with friends and family, taking his dog Jimmy on adventures, enjoying Lake Erie beaches, cheering on the Cleveland Guardians, writing and playing music, and doing all things creative.
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Matt Wolford
CO-LEAD PASTOR
BIO COMING SOON
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Kaleigh Speer
STUDENT MINISTRY
Kaleigh grew up at Forty Corners and was blessed to be part of the youth group as a teenager. In 2017, she stepped into a leadership role with the youth and hasn’t looked back. She recently graduated from Ohio Christian University with an associate’s degree in Christian Ministry and a bachelor’s degree in biblical and theological studies. She is currently working towards becoming a Child Life Specialist at the University of Akron.
Kaleigh’s journey with Christ began when she was 16, and her passion has always been to help young people grow in their faith. Kaleigh believes that while leading teenagers isn’t always easy, it’s the most fulfilling and joyful experience she’s ever been a part of! Her prayer is that every student who walks through the doors encounters the love of Jesus in a real and life-changing way.
In her free time, Kaleigh loves hanging out with friends, watching game shows, and being outdoors. She also loves a good thunderstorm and is obsessed with golden retrievers, which she hopes to own two of one day (named after Rose and Sophia from The Golden Girls).