Leadership Team
Nick Westfall
Lead Minister
I was born and raised in Marysville, OH. My desire to know more about God and His Word drove me to obtain my Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies at Cincinnati Christian University in 2010. My hunger to learn more took me all the way through my Master’s of Divinity in Theological Studies from Cincinnati Bible Seminary in 2013. It was during those college years that God confirmed my desire and role to be a Minister of His Word making things official with my ordination in 2014. It was also during those college years when I met one of God’s best gifts He’s ever given to me – my beautiful bride, Hannah. We married in 2012 and since then God has blessed us immensely with our 4 children (Addie, Molly, Jude and 1 on the way). Over the course of 11 years I’ve served in churches as a Youth Minister and Associate Minister working with kids, teens and adults of all ages. In August of 2024 my family and I followed God’s leading where I gratefully accepted the role as Lead Minister at Northampton Christian Church.
During football and basketball season you’ll find me rooting on my beloved Ohio State Buckeyes (don’t worry, team Jesus is still most important!) I love competition and followed that love by playing several sports from a young age through college. I still enjoy them today while finding new ones to conquer (like disc golf). Hannah and I love to travel, explore new places, seek out new adventures, and taste all kinds of new and interesting foods. Our pride, joy, and main reason for exhaustion all come from our wonderful kiddos. We love being parents, being married (most of the time) and we love teaching and discipling people for Jesus. One of my greatest joys in life is to talk with people about the things that matter most – life, eternity, Jesus and His Word. And I find it a great joy and honor to teach and preach the Truth – the way things really are, as we seek to live for Jesus and His Kingdom. As His servant, I look forward to all that Jesus is doing and will do here at Northampton as we build on a solid foundation with a loving church family. I invite you to come worship with us!
Feel free to email me at nick@northamptonfamily.com
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.
Marlon Crowder
Elder
Marlon was baptized into Christ at Northampton Christian Church in 1992 and has been active member of the NCC family since. Marlon and his wife Brenda have been married for over 35 years and live in Hampton. Their daughter, Courtney, son in law Dean, and grandson Camden live in Fairmont WV. Marlon works at Huntington Ingalls – Newport News Shipbuilding. In his spare time, Marlon enjoys golf, spending time with family and friends and WVU Mountaineer football and basketball.
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.
Jim Thornton
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.
Ross Gambill
Deacon
Ross lives in Newport News with his wife Debbie. They have been married 40 years. Ross retired from HII-Newport News Shipbuilding in 2023 after serving there 41-1/2 years. He has been a member of Northampton since 2018. He serves as the lead for the missions team as well as being a member of the tech team. He is also responsible for the church’s web page.
Richard Nelson
Deacon