Staff & Elders
Our Team
Our Staff and Elders lead our church to authentic and effective experiences and express the essence of Jesus Christ.
Leadership
Our philosophy of leadership is built around the notion that we operate best when we are staff guided and elder guarded. Our team lead our church to authentically and effectively experience and express the essence of Jesus.
Staff
Our full-time and part-time staff focus on implementing our cause in every area of ministry by leading day-to-day operations of the church and equipping our volunteer leaders to serve and lead others.
Mike Tatlock
Lead Pastor
Jake Schwein
Campus Pastor & Pastor Of Worship And Justice
Matt Taylor
Adult Community Pastor & Men’s Pastor
Stacy Carter
CFO, HR Director & Executive Assistant
Amanda Edwards
Grace Kids: Preschool
Amanda Rogers
Financial Administrator
Ben Pickthorn
Assistant Pastor: Hospitality/Events
Brad Peterson
Director of Counseling and Care
Brittany Turco
Grace Kids Pastor
Coleton Myers
Creative Producer
Emma Weaver
Ardent Student Ministries Pastor
Isaiah White
Ardent Student Ministries Staff
James Beasley
Grace Kids: K-5th
Jen McCourt
Adult Community Pastor & Women’s Pastor
Josh Weaver
Ardent Student Ministries Pastor
Justin Nichols
Assistant Pastor: Soul Care
Karl Eichelt
Director of Facility Operations
Lauren Pickthorn
Adult Community Administrator
Lyn Whelchel
Heart Of The City Director
Matt Biddle
Coffeehouse Manager
Reegan Whelchel
Ardent Student Ministries Staff
Tucker Arnold
Assistant Worship Pastor