Lead Pastors - Doug & Sherry Cooper

  Doug & Sherry have been married for over forty years, with two adult children and six grandchildren.  They both grew up in California, meeting in college there.  Doug enjoys woodworking, reading, model trains, and researching genealogy.  Sherry enjoys gardening, baking, and antiquing.

  Doug has served in churches in both California and Ohio.  Through the years, he has ministered as: Youth Pastor, Christian Ed. Pastor, Administrative Pastor, Lead Pastor (2 churches), and Interim Pastor (4 churches).  Additionally, he has served as a police chaplain, trainer for Royal Rangers and CE teachers, and an instructor for ministerial credentials.  Doug holds an AA degree in Architecture, a BA in Religious Education, a MA in Practical Ministries, and a DMIN in Church Leadership.

  Over the years of ministry, Sherry has been active in Worship Ministry, teacher of preschool classes, visitation, director of Women's Ministry, coordinated funeral dinners, and church decoration.

  The Doug & Sherry have been serving as the shepherds of Sonlight Church since December 2020. Their heart as pastors is to help people encounter God in life-changing ways, enabling individulas to discover their life purpose and empowering the Body of Christ to minister in their God-given giftings as a true representation of God's love.

NextGen Pastors - Emily & Jared Bossa

   Emily and Jared have been married since August 12th, 2023. They both grew up in the West Central and North West area of Ohio. They met as camp counselors to Ohio Youth camp and have been together ever since. Emily and Jared enjoy going hiking, playing pickleball, and cooking.

   Emily graduated from Southeastern University Ohio Network Campus with a Bachelor’s degree in Ministerial leadership. Over the years she has served in Children’s ministries, youth ministries, worship ministries, and was an area rep for Girl’s Ministries.

    Jared has been involved in youth ministry for over six years and served in both preschool and children’s ministries.

   Emily & Jared joined the Sonlight ministry team in July 2024. Their heart as NextGen pastors is for students to encounter Jesus, be transformed by the gospel, and live as lights to the world capable of fulfilling all that God has in store for them. Their passion is to train up a generation that changes the WORLD for Jesus!