Our Elders
Guiding, Praying, and Shepherding Mercy Hill Church
Meet the dedicated team of elders who guide and serve the Mercy Hill family with prayer, wisdom, and accountability. Our elders are here to support our mission of making disciples and multiplying churches, leading with a deep commitment to the spiritual well-being and growth of our church.
Directional Elders
Directional Elders provide big-picture oversight, ensuring Mercy Hill’s ministries, operations, and finances stay aligned with our mission. This team keeps our church on course, overseeing the strategy and vision that drives us forward.
Andrew Hopper
Lead Pastor
Bob Rowell
Directional Elder
Bobby Herrington
Lead Pastor of Ministries & Operations
Randy Helland
Directional Elder
Tim Swanson
Directional Elder
SHEPHERDING ELDERS
Ridge Campus
Shepherding Elders focus on coaching Community Groups and pastoring the church at their specific Mercy Hill campus.
Adam Lust
Shepherding Elder
Ben Larson
Shepherding Elder
Brandon Sisk
Shepherding Elder
Brant Gordon
Executive Pastor of Discipleship
Bryan Miller
Director of Sending Development
Chad Davis
Shepherding Elder
Gregory Hoke
Shepherding Elder
Isaac Shore
Shepherding Elder
Jason Azzarello
Ridge Campus Pastor
Jon Azzarello
Worship Pastor
Jonathan Chappell
Shepherding Elder
Jonathan Stafford
Connections Director
Justin Lucas
Students Director
Landon Jordan
Missions Director
Mason West
Associate Director of Campus Operations – Ridge Campus
Michael Swink
Shepherding Elder
Mike Schultz
Shepherding Elder
Niklaus Baughn
Director of Campus Operations
Randy Titus
Executive Pastor of Worship Services
SHEPHERDING ELDERS
Clifton Road Campus
Shepherding Elders focus on coaching Community Groups and pastoring the church at their specific Mercy Hill campus.
Austin Harrison
Shepherding Elder
Brandon Newton
Residency Director
Casey Shaffer
Shepherding Elder
Daniel Thompson
College & Clifton Road Campus Pastor
Dano Keeney
Shepherding Elder
Matt L.
Shepherding Elder
Walter Underwood
Shepherding Elder
SHEPHERDING ELDERS
High Point Campus
Shepherding Elders focus on coaching Community Groups and pastoring the church at their specific Mercy Hill campus.
Andrew Hogan
Shepherding Elder
Chris Hoover
Shepherding Elder
Jim Clary
Shepherding Elder
Jon T.
Lead Mobilizer
Jonathan Yarboro
Executive Pastor of Sending
Kyle Vernon
Shepherding Elder
Mickey Childress
Shepherding Elder
Scottie Carter
Shepherding Elder
Seth Stone
High Point Campus Pastor
SHEPHERDING ELDERS
Northeast Campus
Shepherding Elders focus on coaching Community Groups and pastoring the church at their specific Mercy Hill campus.
Jeff Byrd
Shepherding Elder
Nick Wright
Shepherding Elder
Steve Loudermilk
Shepherding Elder
Tom Howe
Executive Pastor of Operations
SHEPHERDING ELDERS
Mercy Hill en Español
Shepherding Elders focus on coaching Community Groups and pastoring the church at their specific Mercy Hill campus.
Javier Herrera
Mercy Hill en Español Pastor
The Heart of Our Elders
Our elders are here to support and connect with you. If you’d like to reach out, feel free to email them directly through the links above. They’d love to walk alongside you on your journey.