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About Our Worship Staff
Jim Mitchell
Matt Kandel
Kenton Kober
Jim Mitchell, Worship Pastor
Jim grew up in the Detroit area as the son of a physics professor/theologian (dad) and an elementary music teacher/church pianist (mom). As a result, he has essentially been immersed in church music and theology his whole life.
He earned a degree in church music from Moody Bible Institute with an emphasis in orchestral instruments and trumpet performance. In December 2007, he completed an MA in organizational leadership from Regent University.
Jim has been on the Chapel worship staff since 1991. He loves the blend of being both a pastor and a musician, and that he gets to use his gifts for what will last forever as part of the Kingdom of God.
In 2002 Jim was diagnosed with recurrent, malignant, metastatic melanoma and had to undergo nearly a year of difficult chemotherapy. The Chapel family and friends from all over the world rallied in prayer and the Mitchells are unspeakably grateful for the full recovery and absence of disease now after six years.
Jim and Brenda were married in 1993. They are blessed with three boys: Drew, Lane, and Trent. The Mitchells enjoy outdoor activities like traveling, camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing. Contact Jim.
Matt Kandel
Worship Director, Akron Campus
Matt grew up in Munroe Falls and attended The Chapel. He and his siblings excelled in the arts, mainly singing, piano, and visual arts. Matt began playing trombone in grade 5, which he continued through college. During his years at Stow-Munroe Falls High School, he became interested in recording and studio production. Currently, he has a home studio and records professional demos, original songs, and voice-overs.
In 2002 Matt graduated from Moody Bible Institute with BA in church music with an emphasis in classical guitar. After college he led worship for Church of the Saviour in Wooster, Ohio.
In 2005 Matt began an internship in worship ministries at The Chapel and joined the Chapel staff in 2006. He graduated from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with an MA in Christian Studies in 2007.
Matt and his wife, Kellie, married in 2005. In their free time, they enjoy traveling, hosting meals with friends and family, biking, bowling, movies, and evening tea. Contact Matt.
Kenton Kober
Green Campus Worship Pastor
Kenton grew up in a Christian and interracially adoptive family outside of Philadelphia as the middle child of nine. He studied church music at the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music. After working in the Music Department at that school for a year, he continued his education at Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana.
Kenton served as the worship pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Warsaw, IN, until he came to The Chapel in 1999. Since coming to The Chapel, Kenton has completed his seminary degree at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Kenton’s wife, Meredith, grew up at The Chapel. Kenton and Meredith have two daughters, Tori and Katie. Contact Kenton.
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