Jason Whyte
Lead Pastor
On staff since: March 2021
Married to Heidi since 1994
Two kids: Karsten and Chloe
Hobby: Roasting Coffee
Bible verse: Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Jim Burr
Youth & Associate Pastor
On staff since: June 2022
Married to Jenn since 2004
Five kids: Cameron, Kayleigh, Kara, Conner, and Kadyn. Kadyn went to be with Jesus in July of 2021.
Hobby: Woodworking, comic books, and playing games with my kids
Bible verse: Psalm 136:1 - "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever."
Jillian Pulaski
Children's Ministry Director
On staff since: July 2023
Married to Aidan since 2023
Two Cats: Yamin and Opal
Hobby: Writing, creating music and digital media
Bible verse: 2 John 1:5-6 - "Dear lady, I'm not writing you a new command. I'm writing you a command we've had from the beginning. I'm asking that we love one another. The way we show our love is to obey God's commands. He commands you to lead a life of love. That's what you have heard from the beginning."
Paul Emberson
Worship Pastor
On staff since: April 2022
Married to Emily since 2004
Three kids: Brittany, Jocelyn & Piper
Hobby: Golf, guitar, and working out
Bible verse: 1 Peter 5:6-7 “So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”
Hannah McGrath
Secretary
On staff since: July 2022
Married to Tyler since 2019
Two Cats: Buddy & Mila
Hobby: Singing, reading, and writing music
Bible verse: Psalm 23:1-3 "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul."
Jermaine Owens
Custodian
On staff since: February 2023
Five kids: Jalen, Jaraya, Quierra, Teyonna, and Serenity
Hobby: Barbecuing
Bible verse: Romans 8:38-39 - "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.