OUR STORY
Orchard NEO is committed to identifying men who believe that the local church is God’s plan for reaching Northeast Ohio and doing everything in our power to help them realize God’s vision for their role in this work. To that end, we commit to identifying, supporting, and deploying church planters in Northeast Ohio.

Our Team

Zach Weihrauch
Executive Director
Native to Indiana with nearly a decade in Northeast Ohio, Zach’s help in planting City Church solidified his heart for introducing Christ to the people in and around Cleveland. Zach received his MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Paul Turner
Assistant Director
Born and raised in The Land, Paul likens his firsthand joys and trials of planting churches to the history of his beloved Cleveland sports teams. He desires for the gospel to be readily heard by more people among Northeast Ohio, a place he proudly calls home.

Drew Gasser
Operations Director
A Northeast Ohio native, Drew’s appreciation for the area manifests in his desire to bring the Gospel to all who inhabit it. He lives out his passion for church planting through a heart oriented towards administration and logistics.