Paul Weaver • Media Mountain
I can say that I have always had fun with, and a strong desire to, record things - either with photography during my early years or with video and photography as a husband and also as a dad. Being able to capture and relive memories has always been an important goal of mine along the journey of life. I have also learned, from my own experiences, how media can negatively impact me and my family. I grew up watching TV as often as I could, and if I wasn't watching TV I was playing video games. I learned from all this that it was ok to live like the world lives because everybody lives that way; or so was my perception of reality molded by what I watched or read (when I actually did read  something). Soon after accepting Jesus, I began to realize the impact media was having in my life and I began to change my lifestyle. I began to realize that most of it was not of God, nor leading me to a closer walk with Him.  While I consider myself still growing, trying to get "there" as quickly as I can, the desire to use the tools around me, such as visuals such as video or even as simple as a white board, to help reach others is increasing in me. Learning to effectively use media has meaning to me, after all the enemy uses it quite effectively to teach against the laws, nature, and character of God. We need more people who can create and use these same tools, effectively, and retake this mountain of influence.

I am married to the wonderful Carolyn Weaver, since 1997, and we have 3 beautiful girls: Sarah, Rachel, and Abigail.  Carolyn and I first met each other here at Mt Zion while attending events for the Singles Ministry.  I have been a part of the Mt. Zion family since 1995.  Carolyn and I also enjoy leading the PB&J Club for K5 & 1st graders here at Mt Zion.

Steven Wade • Media Mountain
My whole life has revolved in one way or another around entertainment.  Sitting in front of the TV as a child, to demanding silence during a movie.  I inherited my artistic talents from my mom and was always drawing something, be in art class or on the back of a math test.  When I was a senior in high school, I started to think about a career.  I had always vowed to never take a career in art because I was afraid I wouldn't love it anymore as a hobby.  Before my first semester at college I simply prayed for God to show me my career.  When I started college, I took one graphic design class and immediately fell in love.  I then saw God's humor first hand.  Upon developing my skill set in graphic design, I was turned on to the web by my best friend.  I was fascinated with how you could impact so many people with such little effort.  Again I fell in love.  As a child you are given one definition of "media", as an adult I decided to write my own definition.  I made it my mission and my passion to utilize my talents to provide the means to connect people with knowledge.  I am choosing to define my mountain, and not have it defined for me.