Meet our Leadership Team

Nick Westfall
Lead Minister

Tracy Merritt
Ministry Team Lead and Worship Leader
I’m grateful to serve as the Worship Leader and Ministry Coordinator here at Northampton Christian Church. I’ve had a long history with this church family, and it feels like I’ve come home. I love this community — the friendships, the worship, the laughter, and the way God is at work. It’s a joy to serve with people who love Jesus and love each other.
I was raised in Michigan, which means I’m genetically wired to enjoy snow! Besides music and ministry, I love teaching and studying the Bible with others, and I’m always learning something new myself.
Relationships are important to me, so if you ever need a conversation, I’m usually quick to say yes to coffee, breakfast, or lunch. I enjoy getting to know people and hearing their stories — especially if there’s good coffee or good food involved! I’m also a big reader, so there’s usually a stack of books somewhere nearby.
God has blessed me with two adult children and three grandchildren (and one on the way!), who keep life sweet and full of laughter.
I’m excited about what God has in store for Northampton Christian Church — the future looks bright, and I’m grateful to be part of this journey as we love God and love people, growing as disciples who make disciples for the glory of God!
Feel free to email me at Tracy@northamptonfamily.com

Jim Thornton
Lead Elder
Jim Thornton was baptized at Northampton in 1997. He has been a member with his wife, Donna, ever since. He has a daughter, Ragan, and two beautiful granddaughters, Tatum and Henley. He enjoys landscaping, digging and filling holes with his John Deere tractor, and fixing things that are broken. He loves the Lord, and works hard at being a nice guy.

Jim Caldwell
Elder
Jim Caldwell and his wife, Sharon have been members of Northampton Christian Church and serving since 1992.
They visited Northampton and became members because of the sound Biblical doctrine and the love shown by the church family for people and their love of missions.
They have 7 children and many grandchildren. Their hobbies include going to the gym and watching sports.

Chris Hosman
Elder
Chris Hosman has been with Northampton since the summer of 1995. Chris is married to Dana, and they have seven adult children and fourteen grandchildren, most of which live in the local area. They came to the area from Iceland where Chris was serving with the US Air Force. He retired from the Air Force in 2001 but continues to work for them as a civilian. Chris leads our tech team to make sure worship services have the technology resources needed, but he also helps with technology in all other areas of the church. Chris has been an elder for over ten years and was a deacon prior to assuming that role.

Charles Thompson
Elder
Charles started attending Northampton 1978. Charles has served as an Elder for over 20 years. Charles and his wife Roni have been married 54 years and have two sons and two grandchildren. Charles is retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He enjoys gardening, woodworking and helping others.

Ross Gambill
Deacon

Richard Nelson
Deacon