Associate Pastor

Daryl Crouch has served as the Associate Pastor since September 2007. He brings over 12 years of experience as a senior pastor and served for almost 2 years as the Minister of Single Adults here at Tri-Cities. His passion to develop reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ shows through as he equips the staff to prepare and mobilize the church for ministry. Daryl is married to his beautiful and talented wife Deborah. They have one son and two daughters.

Assistant to the Associate Pastor, Beth Johnson

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Church Administrator

Gene Mermilliod has served Tri-Cities in several capacities since its beginning in 1990, but now he focuses totally on the oversight of our finances and the development of our campus and its facilities. His sound judgment, unquestioned character, and attention to detail allow him to serve in this capacity with excellence and great effectiveness. Although he is a Florida Gator fan from California, Gene had the good sense to marry his delightful wife, Gayle, in 1981. They have five sons, one daughter and one daughter-in-law.

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Interim Minister of Music

Jon Grindell. Bio Coming Soon.

Assistant to the Minister of Music, Beth Johnson

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Minister of Students

Josh Carter serves as our Minister of Students. His heart for evangelism and soul-winning coupled with his commitment to building a biblical foundation for students brings a refreshing dynamic to student ministry. He understands the culture, but he is not consumed by it. Instead he exercises the Godward discipline necessary to help students develop a biblical worldview and to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives. And besides that, the students love Josh…everyone loves Josh. Speaking of love, he is married to the bright and always delightful Amy. They have one Bichon Frise (that’s a small dog) named Paxton.

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Director of Preschool Ministries

Sharon Arredondo oversees our ministry to preschoolers. As the median age of our church has dropped to 29, Sharon has her hands full with dozens of bed-babies and scores of toddlers. Her love for kids, sensitivity to overwhelmed parents, gentle disposition, and great organizational skills allow her to create a safe and encouraging atmosphere so that even the youngest child can experience the love of Jesus Christ. She loves horses, the Texas Longhorns, her husband John and their son and daughter…but not necessarily in that order.

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Children's Minister

Director of Sports Ministries

Brian is a sports fanatic and loves to be around youth of all ages. He has been involved with the student ministry as a high school Sunday school leader for 5 years and counting, also had the privilege to teach students how to discover their spiritual gifts through student cross training 301. His passion for sports and youth are the perfect marriage for his position. He is focused on giving children and their families an athletic experience where Jesus Christ is the foundation for learning and growth through Upward sports. He also has a vision to reach teens, adults, and seniors through recreation and athletics with the goal to create an environment of competition, wellness, and above all Godliness in an effort to grow God’s kingdom. He is married to his amazing and beautiful wife Leslie and they have one son named Caleb. Prior to Tri-Cities, Brian worked in the world of Investments and Corp. Finance for 9 years.

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Director of Campus Operations

Steve D'Avella oversees the daily operations and maintenance of our 88 acre campus and has been on staff full time since April 2009.  He works with staff and outside companies to ensure that each ministry has what they need when they need it.    He also has served as the Media Director since May 2008 and works closely with the Minister of Music to produce our many services as we minister to our church family and community.  Steve has served in the Navy as a helicopter mechanic, worked in sales, and most recently owned his own business as a general contractor serving the Tri-Cities area.  He married his high school sweetheart, Lynette, over 12 years ago, and they currently have three wonderful children, Olivia, Jonah and Micah.