About Me:
Pastor Roland Mitchell is a native of southern Ohio, having been born in Cincinnati and later
moving to Chillicothe, Ohio. He was raised in the church, learning and growing in faith and
experiencing the love of Christ through church family.
Pastor Roland served honorably as member of the United States Armed Forces for six years,
and is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War. His education includes a Bachelor of Theology
degree from the Ohio Christian University, a Master’s of Divinity from Ashland Theological
Seminary, and he is an ordained elder in the Global Methodist Church. He has been in ministry
for over 25 years.
In 2013, he became the Lead Pastor for the Hocking Hills Church, a church merger between two
former congregations. He spends much of his time working with church staff and leadership,
and volunteers in the life of the church by living out the mission to make disciples, and guiding
the church in its vision to “offer real ministry for real life.” He is a humble and gifted servant of
God whose ultimate desire is to do the will of God.
Pastor Roland’s spiritual gifts are preaching, leadership, teaching, and discernment. He enjoys
visioning for the church, leading worship on Sunday mornings, and teaching Bible classes.
Pastor Roland also enjoys volunteering for LifeWise Academy, a Bible-based character
development program offered during school hours and hosted at the Hocking Hills Church.
He and his lovely wife, Charlene, have been married for 28 years, and together they have two
children and two grandchildren. In his free time, Pastor Roland enjoys watching college
football, playing golf, fishing, camping, and working in the yard.
Favorite Bible Verse:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;
do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever
you go.” – Joshua 1:9
Email:
pastor@hockinghillschurch.com