Outreach Staff

Our Director

Jon Sparks

Sparky graduated from Outreach in 2007 and served as an employee from 2007 to 2012. In 2015, he launched a thriving construction business that actively employs Outreach graduates. Now, as Director in 2025, Sparky is leading Outreach into a new era of significant growth and development. His rallying cry, “Free Men Rising,” encapsulates his passion for transforming and inspiring the hearts of men.

In his personal life, Sparky married Diana in 2010, and together they have two energetic and rambunctious children, Lilly and Benny.

DR. Christopher j. Tencza

Dr. Tencza has practiced Optometry and has been an active member of the Lancaster, Ohio community for over 49 years. He has been past Board President of The Center for the Visually Impaired of Fairfield County and Board member of the National Optometric Education and Learning Center in Lancaster. In addition, Dr. Tencza attends WorldFire Church and has been on the Board of Outreach Ministries since 2017.  Dr. Tencza is very excited about Outreach and the impact it is having on men's lives. He resides in Lancaster with his wife Cindy who shares in his vision for Outreach.

josh Lawrence

Josh is the Senior Lead Pastor of WorldFire Church and the President of WorldFire Global Missions with several missions bases worldwide. He has a heart and a passion for people to come into a genuine relationship with God and walk out their God-given purpose. Josh lives in Central Ohio with Channing, his wife of 16 years, and their 4 children, Gabriel, Elias, Levi and Laine. 

Bonnita Heston

Bonnita comes to Outreach Ministries with 30 years of accounting experience. She has worked mainly in the manufacturing accounting field and has served as Controller as well as CFO in those years. Bonnita is a graduate of Ohio University - Lancaster with a Business degree in accounting and has a certification in nonprofit accounting. Bonnita has also served as Treasure/Secretary on the Logan Vineyard Church Board of Directors from 2007 - 2010.

Jerry Potter

Jerry joined Outreach in March 2018. After accepting Jesus, he began serving as a dedicated Phase 1 staff leader in 2021. With a passionate commitment to advocating for the hearts of men, Jerry has become an invaluable member of the Outreach team. We are honored to have him with us.