Joann Gammichia

Area(s) of ministry you oversee: Small Group Ministry

Spouse's name: Victor

Married since: 2001

Number of Children: 8 Children and 5 grandchildren

Children's Names: Corinne, John, Scott, Alan, Tony, Jennifer, Cody, and Rusty. (Grandchildren: Luke, Madison, Ada, Noah and Nora)

Where were you born: Dearborn Michigan

Saved since: 1970

On staff since: May 2004

Previous line of work: Social Work, Human Resources, Organizational Development

Hobbies: Reading, Biking, Swimming

Favorite sports team: Detroit Tigers

Least favorite sports team: Whatever my husband's is!

Favorite movie: Sleepless in Seattle

Favorite non-fiction book: To Live Again by Catherine Marshall

Favorite fiction book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Favorite restaurant: Straubs and Outback

Craziest (legal) thing you've ever done: I am so not crazy!

Interesting fact that most wouldn't know about you or your family: Vic and I met on the Internet before it was "popular" with most. When we met face to face, it was love at first sight.

What would you hope to have written on your gravestone to summarize your life's purpose: She brought Christ to my troubles.

What is your salvation testimony? I was raised in a good Christian home and went off to a Christian College in 1970, which is where I gained a real understanding of a personal relationship with Jesus. As life often has it, I became derailed with other things taking priority in my life. After an unfortunate divorce I had no choice but to rely back on my Savior. This was a great turning point in my faith walk. I became trained as a Stephen Leader, and eventually training others, and this helped me grow tremendously in my faith. In 2001 I married my husband and joined Calvary, where he attended. We have been so blessed by being members here. Part of our family rededicated our lives to Christ by baptism in 2001. The Lord has been by our side and blessed us greatly ever since.