Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Dr. David Patrick

Senior Pastor

Pastor Dave married his high school sweetheart, the former Pamela Gayle Thompson in July of 1982. Both are natives of Jacksonville, Florida. She is a graduate of the University of North Florida and he attended Baptist Bible College, completed his Theology degree from Trinity Theological Seminary, and earned both his Master’s in Psychology/Counseling and his PhD in Communications/Leadership  from Louisiana Baptist University. The Patricks have served in full-time ministry together since 1982 in Florida, Texas, Virginia and Australia. Pastor Dave’s ministry experience includes Youth Pastor, Administrative Pastor, Senior Pastor and Missionary to Australia. The Patricks have two daughters, Amy (married to Matthew living in Jacksonville), Amanda (married to Albin living in Texas) and a son DJ (married to Juliet and living in Arizona). One of Pastor Dave and Lady Gayle's greatest joys is being grandparents. They thank God daily for Luka, Lincoln, Hudson, Mila, Finley, Colton, and Lyla. They would be thrilled to show you the latest pics of those incredible grandkids!

Dr. Fitu Tafaoa Jr.

Associate Pastor

Pastor "T" was born in Oceanside, California but moved to Hawaii at 3 months old. He graduated from the University of Hawaii with a B.A. in political science. He later graduated from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Arts in Religion. He then received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Emmanuel Seminary, Kota, India. He is married to his high school sweetheart Noelle, with a beautiful daughter Sydney, and grandsons Joel & Makoa Tavita. He loves fishing, cooking and watching sports. Go Rainbow Warriors! 

Phil Thompson

Administrative Pastor

Reed Ivey

Student Ministries Pastor

Robbie Hinson

Life Group Pastor

John Baltz

Missions Pastor

Andy Morris

Connections Pastor

Gayle Patrick

Pastoral Admin Assistant

Jill Mericle

Admin Assistant

Zack Ryer

AV and Production Director

Carissa Burchard

Creative Arts Director

Talen Caughill

Assistant Worship Director

Esther Tomlinson

Accounting

Mark Yoachum

Facilities Manager

John Crosby

Operations Manager