Joel Kovacs, born and raised in Columbus, OH, launched Five14 Church in 2010. Serving as Lead Pastor, along with his team, his aim is for Five14 to be for anyone & everyone regardless of past or present circumstances. He achieved an Associate’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Word of Life Bible Institute, a Bachelor’s of Arts in Theology from Grace College, and a Master’s Degree in Christian Leadership from Liberty Theological Seminary. He and his wife Katie live in the Columbus area with their sons, Kellen and Jett and their daughter, Redding.