
When God calls us to Himself and to His work, He also calls us into a community of faith. We are serious about building effective ministry within community, so our staff serves as a team. Below you will see our team of leaders and how they relate to one another and serve the church family.
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An east Tennessee native, Pastor Mike spent ten years in Las Vegas, on the pastoral team of Hope Baptist Church. His passion for an intimate relationship with God and his focus on unreached people in our own community and around the world provide fresh vision and clear direction for our staff team and for our entire church family. Mike is married to Jennifer and they have three children, Josh, Joseph and Olivia.
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Senior Pastor Assistant
Janie Morelock
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The Leadership Team exists to identify, equip, and mobilize leaders for effective service.
The team’s areas of responsibility include guest services and assimilation, adult
Sunday School and Discipleship, ministry mobilization, and communications.
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Ministry Mobilization Coordinator
Suzanne Nelson
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The NextGen Team is committed to creating an environment and an intentional
process of discipling newborn babies, preschoolers, children, students, and college
students. Pastor Josh Carter and this team engage and prepare the next generation
to make multiplying followers of Jesus Christ.
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The Stewardship Team oversees and manages the finances and facilities
God has entrusted to us. Pastor Gene Mermilliod and his team provide critical
support to mobilize our church family for a global ministry.
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Director of Campus Operations
Steve D'Avella
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Sports Ministry Assistant
Josh Sanders
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Financial Assistant
Lisa Ferguson
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Stewardship Pastor Assistant
Beth Johnson
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Our Sunday experience is designed to lead a modern community of faith to glorify God in authentic worship. With fresh songs and sounds, Jon Grindell and our choir, praise teams, bands, and orchestra lead the congregation to communicate the value of our great God with passion, freedom, and joy. |
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Worship Arts Director
Steve Stracener
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