Our Team

Passion drives us. People inspire us. The Venues connects us.

Staff

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Whitney Smith

First Impressions Host | She/Her
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Josh Golden

Community & Engagement Director | He/Him
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Chris Roberds

Lead Pastor | He/Him
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Wes Loy

Facilities Manager | He/Him
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Amy Crawford

Family Venue Director | She/Her
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Curtis Cotton

Students Venue Coordinator | He/Him
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Jasmine Carter

Kids Venue Assistant | She/Her
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Makaila Harris

Kids Venue Assistant | She/Her
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Katie Brown

Kids Venue Assistant | She/Her
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Heidi Facklam

Kids Venue Assistant | She/Her
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Michelle Gillam

Creative Arts Director | She/Her
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Laura Phillips

Administrative Coordinator | She/Her
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Barby Pohl

Executive Director | She/Her

Teaching Team

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John Appelquist

He/Him

Amanda Shouse

She/Her
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Nicholas Horne

He/Him

Church Council

  • Teri Sickmyre

  • Jen Boulch

  • Susan Henderson

  • John Cremeans

  • Christy Graham

  • James Pierce

  • Kenny Cox

  • Camie Lyons

  • Michelle Jackson

  • Amanda Shouse

  • Rita Johnson