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 at Mercy Hill Church

Andrew Hopper

Lead Pastor

Bob Rowell

Directional Elder
Bobby Herrington - Lead Pastor of Ministry Operations at Mercy Hill Church

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
Gordon Brant Executive Pastor of Discipleship at Mercy Hill Church

Brant Gordon

Executive Pastor of Discipleship
Bryan Miller Director of Sending Development at Mercy Hill Church

Bryan Miller

Director of Sending Development

Chad Davis

Shepherding Elder

Gregory Hoke

Shepherding Elder

Jason Azzarello

Ridge Campus Pastor
Jon Azzarello Worship Services Director at Mercy Hill Church

Jon Azzarello

Worship Services Director

Jonathan Chappell

Shepherding Elder
Jonathan Stafford Connections Director at Mercy Hill Church

Jonathan Stafford

Connections Director
Landon Jordan Missions Director at Mercy Hill Church

Landon Jordan

Missions Director

Michael Swink

Shepherding Elder

Mike Schultz

Shepherding Elder
Niklaus Baughn Director of Campus Operations at Mercy Hill Church

Niklaus Baughn

Director of Campus Operations
Randy Titus Executive Pastor of Worship Services at Mercy Hill Church

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.
Brandon Newton Residency Director at Mercy Hill Church

Brandon Newton

Residency Director
Daniel Thompson College & Clifton Road Campus Pastor at Mercy Hill Church

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
Jonathan Yarboro Executive Pastor of Sending At Mercy Hill Church

Jonathan Yarboro

Executive Pastor of Sending

Kyle Vernon

Shepherding Elder

Scottie Carter

Shepherding Elder

Travis Suits

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.

Brad Ball

Shepherding Elder

Steve Loudermilk

Shepherding Elder
Tom Howe Senior Director of Sending at Mercy Hill Church

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 at Mercy Hill Church

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.