Four Corners Church

Our Staff

This is a place where we hope you can get to know a little bit about the staff that helps make Four Corners run and operate.

Ben Hodges — Lead Pastor
Greg Hodges — Executive Pastor
Craig McKown — Family Ministries Pastor
Justin Bender — First Impressions Pastor
Nate Turner — Assistant Student Pastor
Will Lovellette — Worship & 4C Students Intern
Heather Horine — 4C Kids Elementary Director
Alyssa Louagie — 4C Kids Early Childhood Director

Ben Hodges

Lead Pastor

ben[at]4cornerschurch[dot]com

Twitter: benhodges

What did your parents call you were in trouble?
Bennie Wayne
Where were you born and raised?
I was born in Chicago and raised in Tennessee
Where did you go to school?
Lee University, Asbury Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary
How many children do you have?
Ellen 17, Connor 11, Max 9, John Ryan 7
Any pets?
Who has time for pets?
What is the most important thing about what you do at four corners...what drives you...what is your passion?
I am passionate about the change that happens when God’s word is presented in clear and understandable ways. I am passionate about helping people grow to reach their full redemptive potential by consistently taking their next bold steps. I work hard to create a place that when people miss church, they miss church.
Who are the two people who had the biggest influence in your life?
My dad and Mitch Corder
How do you like to spend your freetime when you are not working?
Hang out with my kids, watch movies with my wife, and anything adventure with my friends – horse back riding, 4 wheelers, rafting.
What are your favorite books, movies and songs?
“The Great Divorce,” CS Lewis, “Father Brown Mysteries” by GK Chesterton, Shawshank Redemption, Mr Smith Goes to Washington, "Kiss," Prince, "The Love of God," Frederick M Lehman, "I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For," U2
If you didn't work at four corners, what would you be doing for a profession?
I'd be a Corn Farmer in Iowa or a Cattle Rancher in Wyoming
What's your favorite food?
Filet Mignon
What do you order at Starbucks™?
Vanilla Creme
What's your Cincinnati Chili Preference...Skyline or Gold Star?
Skyline
What is your favorite thing about 4 Corners?
4 Corners is the least religious church I have ever been a part of and yet the people are passionate about God and His work in and through them. I have fun at church.

Greg Hodges

Executive Pastor

greg[at]4cornerschurch[dot]com

Twitter: Greg_Hodges

What did your parents call you growing up?
Greg...since that's my name
Where were you born and raised?
Born in Chicago and raised in Cleveland, TN
Where did you go to school?
Lee University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
How many children do you have?
Grayson (son, 10), Preston (son, 6), Ava (daughter, 4)
Any pets?
Polly...maltese
What are you most passionate about at 4 Corners?
I am driven to create a church for people who don't like church...because for years I saw and experienced people who had a "church" life seperate from their "real life" - and I want people to experience the joy and freedom that an authentic church community has to offer.
Who are the two people who had the biggest influence in your life?
My dad and my brother, Ben Hodges and Ben Hodges
How do you like to spend your freetime when you are not working?
Traveling with my family, reading, playing xbox360, and anything involving a lake or a snow covered mountain
What are your favorite books, movies and songs?
"Jesus and the Victory of God", NT Wright, "Made to Stick," Chip Heath and Dan Heath, "Truman Show," "Borat," and for music anything by Eminem, Coldplay or Alanis Morissette
If you didn't work at 4 Corners, what would you be doing for a profession?
High School Teacher
Favorite food?
Cheeseburgers
What do you order at Starbucks™?
I don't...i won't bow to that idol
What is your Cincinnati Chili preference, Skyline or Gold Star?
Skyline, definitely
Why do you "love your church"?
You can come as you and meet real people who care about you and your spiritual journey...no matter where you are in that journey. There is nothing "fake" or "duplicitous" about the church.

Craig McKown

Family Ministries Pastor

craig[at]4cornerschurch[dot]com

Twitter: CraigMcKown

What was your nickname growing up?
Craigooles (my extended family called me this all the time…embarrassing).
Where were you born and raised?
Born in Bethlehem, PA and grew up in Nashville, TN
Where did you go to school?
Lee University and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
What about your family?
My wife is Lindsey, I have a 2 year old son named Greyson, and we have another kiddo on the way!!!
Any pets?
Ocoee, our yellow lab
What are you most passionate about at 4 Corners?
What drives me is the hope that Jesus can really transform our present lives and redeem the future. Everything I do stems from this present reality of how God has called us to join with Him as communicators and agents of His Good News.
Who are the two people who had the biggest influence in your life?
My father (Robert McKown) and my student pastor (Troy Bates)
How do you like to spend your freetime when you are not working?
Hanging out with my son and wife, Reading, watching Steelers games, disc golf, cornhole, grilling out, playing basketball, spending time with people who love to laugh.
What are your favorite books, movies, and songs?
"Simply Christian" by N.T. Wright, "The Divine Conspiracy" by Dallas Willard, "Saeglopur" by Sigur Ros, "Ms. Jackson" by Outkast, "Your Love is Strong" by Jon Foreman
If you didn't work at 4 Corners, what would you be doing for a profession?
Teacher
Favorite food?
Filet Mignon
What do you order at Starbucks™?
Iced grande non-fat mocha with light whip and caramel drizzle
What is your Cincinnati Chili preference?
The one that doesn’t give me diarrhea (which is neither)
What is your favorite thing about 4 Corners?
I love how authentic and real the people of Four Corners are. I love that so many people are willing to sacrifice their time and energy to make a place that unchurched people love to attend!

Justin Bender

First Impressions Pastor

justin[at]4cornerschurch[dot]com

Twitter: benderjj

What was your nickname growing up?
"Flash," because I was slow getting ready for anything
Where were your born and raised?
I was born in Dallas, TX and raised in Bloomington, MN
Where did you go to school?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
What about your family?
My wife's name is Kristin. We have no kids...yet.
Any pets?
Annie is our toy poodle/terrier mix and she has a bum back left leg. We call her "tripod."
What is the most important thing about what you do at Four Corners?
I get the opportunity to lead people to the throne room of God where we get to respond to His love and grace and get our hearts transformed in the process
Who are the two people who had the biggest influence in your life?
My best friend Matt Morgan who is currently a College and 20 Somethings pastor in Colorado and my dad, Jim Bender
How do you like to spend your freetime when you are not working?
I love playing golf, writing songs, watching movies and tv, and playing sports
What are your favorite books, movies, and songs?
"Great Divorce," CS Lewis, "The Jesus I Never Knew," Philip Yancey, "Gladiator" and "Braveheart," "Streets of Gold" by Need To Breathe, "Embracing Accusation" by Shane and Shane, "Take It All" by Hillsong United
If you didn't work at 4 Corners, what would you be doing for a profession?
I would love to be a song writer or work in a music studio. If that didn't work out I could work at a fedex kinkos. Either way I wouln't make any money.
Favorite food?
Pepperoni Pizza, but I did just have the Mongolian Beef with Shrip at P.F. Changs and it is amazing!
What do you order at Starbucks™?
White Chocolate Mocha something
What is your Cincinnati Chili preference, Skyline or Gold Star?
Neither - ICK!!!
What is your favorite thing about 4 Corners?
Four Corners is a place where no matter where you are in your journey, you are loved and accepted here, and if you typically don't like church you're gonna love it here.

Nate Turner

Assistant Student Pastor

nate[at]4cornerschurch[dot]com

Twitter: n8turner

What did your parents call you were in trouble?
"Nathaniel William”

Where were you born and raised?
I was born and raised in Middletown, OH.

Where did you go to school?
Xavier University and Lee University.

How many children do you have?
Caimanne (8)

Any pets?
“Rockstar” (Chinese Crested)

What is the most important thing about what you do at Four Corners...what drives you...what is your passion?
The most important thing I do at Four Corners is LOVE students. I am passionate about creating an environment where students can engage the Savior and create a real relationship with God and have fun all at the same time.

Who are the two people who had the biggest influence in your life?
Garry Turner (father) and Jesus.

How do you like to spend your free time when you are not working?
Hang’n out with Caimanne and Suz and the rest of our family. Playing good music and programming music in Ableton Live.

What are your favorite books, movies and songs?
“Crazy Love,” Francis Chan, “The Principle of the Path,” Andy Stanley, “Blue Like Jazz,” Donald Miller, “Shape of My Heart,” Sting, “Africa,” Toto, “Ready Now,” Jared Anderson, “Vultures,” John Mayer (too many songs to list…..)

If you didn't work at four corners, what would you be doing for a profession?
I'd be a Rockstar!!

What's your favorite food?
MawMaw’s Fried Chicken & Mashed Potatoes

What do you order at Starbucks™?
Quad Grande Café Americano, add 2 pumps vanilla, 2 pumps mocha (order it that way and you will get the 3^rd pump free)

What's your Cincinnati Chili Preference...Skyline or Gold Star?
SKYLINE!!!

What is your favorite thing about 4 Corners?
I love that “unchurched” people attend and experience God in a way where they choose to have a relationship with Him.

Will Lovellette

Worship & 4C Students Intern

thrillum35[at]yahoo[dot]com

What did your parents call you when you were in trouble?
William Steven. Real serious.

Where were you born and raised?
Born in Wichita, Kansas, but raised in the 513 area code in Cincinnati.

Who are the three people who had the biggest influence in your life?
Both my brothers and my Dad.

What do you order at Starbucks™?
IZZE

What's your Cincinnati Chili Preference...Skyline or Gold Star?
There is absolutely no question, SKYLINE.

Any pets?
A beautiful dog named Georgie, who is over a hundred years old in dog years.

Favorite Sports team?
Los Angeles Lakers.

Where did you go to school?
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy for high school, and attending UC in the fall

What is your favorite thing about 4 Corners?
The passion and desire to serve not only from the staff, but from the volunteers who show up every week.