About Us
Landmark is an independent church family who understands and practices Christian liberty. We are learners who actively seek truth from God’s Word, and desire to reach all cultures for Christ, see them baptized and then teach them to observe God’s Word as the light for their life (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8).
Our Elders
Pastor Brandon Little
Brandon has been a member of our church since 1992, faithfully serving in many areas of the church. After being ordained within this congregation, he served as the Assistant Pastor for 5 years before becoming Pastor in 2000. In addition to preaching and shepherding the flock, he helps those in need with Biblical counseling and is an active member of the Batavia Rotary and Clermont County Safety Net Alliance.
Krista has been a member here since 1986, while her own father served as Pastor. She is now the administrative secretary and serves on the Worship Team. Brandon, Krista and their two boys look forward to serving at LBC for as long as God allows.
Pastor Russ Theisens
Russ and Meriah and their family moved to Cincinnati from the Los Angeles area in 2004. They both grew up in the church, and have served in volunteer and full-time ministry positions; leading youth ministry, family ministry, small group ministry, and strategic planning for over 20 years in churches both in California and Ohio. Russ has also had experience in church leadership, teaching and preaching. Meriah has had the opportunity to coordinate children’s and nursery ministries as well. The Theisens began attending Landmark in 2012 and became members in 2013.
Russ is a middle school/high school history and Bible teacher at Miami Valley Christian Academy in Newtown. He is also an assistant varsity football coach and the head varsity baseball coach at MVCA. Russ has a BA in Christian Education from The Master’s University and an MA in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. He is currently working on his Doctorate in Education at Abilene Christian University.
Meriah has a degree in Elementary Education from Lassen College. She is currently pursuing a psychology degree from Biola University.
Russ and Meriah have 3 boys: Jordan, Caleb, and Ethan. They live in Amelia. In their free time (when it’s not sports season!) they enjoy movies, music, reading, cooking, and any beach related activity.
Pastor Gary Farmer
Gary and Lisa have been at Landmark since 2004 and have served in many different capacities. They have a heart for God’s mission and His people and they give of themselves tirelessly. They have a sincere desire for the Scriptures (they both have a special gift for context) and making the gospel known. They also enjoy motorcycling, fishing, hunting, DYI projects and simplicity in the day to day. They are so excited to be serving God’s people at Landmark and in the Clermont County community.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
1450 Clough Pike, Batavia, Ohio 45103 (across from the soccer field and just down from Batavia Township Park and Administration Building)
What makes Landmark different from other churches I’ve attended?
What should I wear?
Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. Many people wear casual clothes but if you would like to wear a suit and tie, that’s ok, too.
Where is the main entrance?
Simply look for the welcome flag(s).
What can I expect when I walk in the door?
Will I be expected to donate money if I attend a service?
What Bible version do you use?
We mainly use the English Standard Version, although we occasionally reference other versions. You are encouraged to bring a Bible, a Bible app, or use a Bible we provide.
What musical worship “style” should I expect?
In our weekly services, you’ll experience a variety of songs and instruments. All of our songs are carefully chosen; we want the best of the best. Songs from church history: the most biblically accurate hymns of our faith. Songs from today: the most theologically sound and musically interesting offerings… not chosen because they’re the most popular, but because they teach solid scriptural truth. Our musical worship attempts to be Christ-Centered and not entertainment driven with the goal of glorifying God while edifying and educating the believer and testifying to those who don’t know Him.
What happens during a typical worship service?
Most services open with two or three songs that reflect God’s glory, our sinfulness and His redemption. This is followed by the sermon and communion and includes two or three more songs to reflect our Savior’s sacrifice and our mission. We end our time together with some encouraging thoughts as we’re dismissed to serve the Lord in the coming week.
Will I be put on the spot during any of the services?
Absolutely not! We will not embarrass you by asking you to stand and address the congregation. Our ushers are likely to direct you towards our pastors, so you can meet them.
I have young children…. What about them?
We believe it’s important for families to worship together, but we understand this can be challenging at times. If you ask our ushers, they can tell you about our family suites and other helpful resources. Our congregation has grown accustomed to the presence of children in the service. We want them to feel free to participate and know they belong.
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Moving Forward
Have you begun connecting in our services, classes and groups? Are you ready to commit to membership in the LBC family?
GREAT! To get things started, simply contact office@lbcohio.com or 513-752-7751. In the mean time, here are some links to audio and documents that might interest you.