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Pastor Randy Starr and his wife, Shirley were born and raised in Ohio and graduated from Montpelier High School. Both received Christ as children. Pastor Starr graduated from Bowling Green State University in BG, OH with a Bachelor's Degree and later from Bob Jones University with a Master's Degree. Shirley and Randy married in 1972. God called him to preach on the first day of 1973. After over fourteen years as a full-time Assistant Pastor at Harvest Baptist Temple in Clyde Ohio, Pastor Starr moved to Brogue in December, 1990 to become Mt Zion's 6th Pastor.

Shirley graduated in 1972 from Nursing School at Toledo, Ohio as an RN. She teaches women's classes in the church. The Starrs have three children and four grandchildren, all of which are a delight to their life.

The Starrs have written several books and together, they have written materials that have been used in Christian Schools since 1988. Their books are in 38 states and some foreign countries. You can view them at Starr Publications.

You may follow Pastor Starr on twitter @randy_starr.

Pastor Chris Starr grew up in Northwest Ohio and graduated from Northland Baptist Bible College with a Bachelor degree in Pastoral Studies and a Master's Degree in Biblical Studies in 1998. He has served as the Assistant Pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church since June, 1999. Currently he serves as youth pastor, home school co-op Coordinator, summer Camp Director, and Church Office Coordinator.

Jenny Starr grew up in Southwest Michigan and graduated from Northland Baptist Bible College with a degree in Elementary Education in 1998. She serves alongside her husband, sings and plays her viola in the music ministry, assistant nursery director, aids as a part-time secretary in the office along with raising their 3 children.

You may follow Pastor Chris on Twitter @chrispstarr.

Pastor Michael was born and raised in Indiana. He trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Saviour at the age of 13. Following his conversion, he surrendered to the ministry shortly thereafter. He graduated from Fairhaven Baptist College with a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Theology. Pastor Michael joined the staff at Mt. Zion in March of 2013 and became the Associate Pastor. He serves the Lord as the missions, choir, and children's ministry leader.

Jenny Hunt was born in Ohio and lived there a number of years until her family relocated to Rochester, New York. At about 6 years old, Jenny saw her need to accept the payment for her sin by Jesus Christ when He died for her on the cross. Upon graduating from high school, she attended Fairhaven Baptist College and graduated in May 2011 with a degree in Elementary Education. Jenny enjoys teaching private music lessons and working part-time as one of the church secretaries. She also enjoys serving in the music ministry and teaching in children's ministries, as well as, participating in soul-winning endeavors.