meet our team

Each one of us is on a unique journey. As we age we learn and grow the best that we can. But beyond personal growth, you also have the opportunity to grow as a leader—among your family, friends, at your job and beyond.

I first walked into One Church back in 2011, and my wife Danielle and I knew right away—we’d found home. I initially joined the staff part time while working at M&T Bank as our youth pastor. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege to serve in many roles, including Youth Pastor and Executive Pastor, learning, growing, and leading along the way.

The love Danielle and I share for this church and community has only grown, especially as we raise our two girls here in Akron. It’s a joy to live out the dream I had back in 2011: pointing people to Jesus through leading and preaching.

When I’m not at church, you’ll probably find me hanging with family, golfing with friends, or out on a long bike ride (please don’t hit me!).

And yes… Go Bills!

bfresch@onechurchny.com

Hineni, is a Hebrew word that means "Here am I, send me" and that's been the cry of my heart as I've followed Jesus. To say "yes" to wherever He sends me and whatever He asks me to do. He's led me and my wife of more than 11 years to do wonderful things for His Kingdom. One of those is being foster and adoptive parents. We have one son that we adopted in 2023 and have opened our home to foster many more children. My heart is to lead people of any age to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to equip them to share that with their friends and whoever they come into contact with. My wife and I love traveling, trying new restaurants and simply spending time with friends and family.

kcantrell@onechurchny.com

I am passionate about people discovering the personal relationship available to them in Jesus and the beautiful adventure that comes when you walk faith out with Him. I have been married over 10 years to my amazing husband Wes and we have four sons who keep our life busy, chaotic and fun. I am a lover of travel and experiencing new places, baking, music and anything that gives me a good adrenaline rush! 

wcantrell@onechurchny.com

My love and passion is for lost souls. I desire to see men, women, and children saved and on fire for God. I want to see them burn after the heart of the Father, to be radically transformed and set free by the love of Jesus Christ, and to be empowered by the authority of the Holy Spirit. I’ve been married to the love of my life, Karie Cantrell, for more than a decade. We have four boys that we absolutely adore. I love hunting, fishing, and collecting Native American artifacts.

mfresch@onechurchny.com

I have loved working with children since I was a child myself. It’s a joy and privilege to lead them to the heart of Jesus! I want every child to know that they are chosen, loved and that God can do mighty things through them no matter their age! My husband Ben and I have been married for 12 years, and have had the honor of serving together in ministry for most of those years. We are also dedicated foster/adoptive parents, currently with a household of five young boys! Besides spending time with my family, and serving at One Church I also enjoy shopping, board games, laughing with friends, and an occasional date night!

proesch@onechurchny.com

I love all things family, my husband George and I have been married for 25+ years, we have 2 grown sons, Aaron and Josh. We are a Disney and Bills loving family. I have always enjoyed being a spectator of anything George and the boys are/were involved in. I love to bake, cook and garden and don’t mind sharing the goodies from all 3 of those. I am most definitely "the right way" and "the easy way." Doing things by the rules and being organized is so me!