LEADERSHIP & STAFF

LEAD/EXECUTIVE TEAM

Andrew Hopper

Lead Pastor

Meet Pastor Andrew

Bobby Herrington

Lead Pastor of Ministries & Operations

Randy Titus

Executive Pastor of Worship Services

Brant Gordon

Executive Pastor of Discipleship

Jonathan Yarboro

Executive Pastor of Sending

EXECUTIVE ADMINS

Jenna Jordan

Executive Admin to Lead Pastor

Sarah Richardson

Executive Admin to Lead Pastor of Ministries and Operations

Elizabeth Underwood

Executive Admin of Sending

Denise Crouse

Executive Admin of Discipleship

SENIOR MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Jason Azzarello

Senior Director of Campuses

Tom Howe

Senior Director of Sending

MINISTRY DIRECTORS

Travis Suits

High Point Campus Pastor

Kyle Smith

Northeast Campus Pastor

Javier Herrera

Mercy Hill en Español Pastor

Neeko Williams

Clifton Road Campus Pastor

Landon Jordan

Missions Director

Bryan Miller

Pastor of Care

Jeanne Clary

Finance Director

Jon Azzarello

Worship Services Director

Nate Smith

Creative Director

Ashley Smith

Marketing Director

Brandon Newton

Residency Director

Justin Lucas

Students Director

Jena Zaldivar

Kids Director

Jonathan Stafford

Connections Director

Jamison Hill

Tech Director

Keith Broderick

Facilities Director

Niklaus Baughn

Director of Campus Operations

Makayla Mas

Human Resources Director

Britt Nipper

Production Director

Wes Nifong

Breaking Barriers – Creative Director

Daniel Thompson

College Ministry Director

Braden McKinley

Director of Theological Education

MINISTRY ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS

Mason West

Associate Director of Campus Operations – Regional

Jessie Wright

Guest Experience Associate Director – Northeast

Abbey Voss

Kids Associate Director – Clifton

Klaire Harrison

Worship Associate Director – Clifton

Lois Uwazurike

Worship Associate Director – Gatherings

Joe Richardson

Worship Associate Director

Rachel Zuhars

Students Associate Director – Middle School

Bekah Creech

Kids Associate Director – High Point & College Associate Director

Stephanie Bullard

Guest Experience Associate Director – Clifton

Frank Moreno

Guest Experience Associate Director – Mercy Hill en Español

Jana Dettore

Kids Associate Director – Worship & Special Needs Ministry

Austin Griffin

Students Associate Director – Central

Brooke Niemitalo

Guest Experience Associate Director – High Point

Anna Isaacs

Kids Associate Director – Northeast

MINISTRY STAFF

Cody Tribbett

Kids Coordinator – Regional

Linda Dozier

Kids Team

Alex Hofacker

Facilities Technician

Jon T

Mobilization

Kevin Dettore

Production Lead

Joel Williams

Production Lead

Amy Kendall

Production Lead

Natasha Davidson

Community Groups Coordinator

Hunter Lewis

Videographer

Stephen Loy

Worship Coordinator

Kathy Hoke

Finance Administrator

Elisabeth Smith

Graphic Designer

Kayla Atkinson

Digital Marketing Specialist

MINISTRY RESIDENTS

Austin Bland

Cam Belk

John Cody P.

Tori Fox

Maddie Conley

Jimmy Kniss

Laurie Taylor

Groups Team Leader

Groups Team Leaders invest not only in students, but also in their teams, in order to help team members minister effectively to students each week. Team Leaders are held accountable for their assigned small group of Mercy Hill Students. This includes creating a hospitable and positive small group environment, creating a culture of discussion, accountability, and prayer among the group, leading games, and intentionally connecting with students. Groups Team Leaders are also expected to develop team members, ensuring they are equipped to engage students on a weekly basis.

Team Leader Competencies

Facilitate teaching and discussion in a way that presents the gospel and engages each student
Ensure you and your team members are effectively implementing programming
Identify and develop emerging volunteer leaders
Communicate with parents in a way that conveys the vision of Mercy Hill Students
Create a culture of community within your small group (both with leaders and students)

Time Commitment: 6-8 hours each week

Groups Team Members

Groups Team Members make Mercy Hill Students great every week for students by intentionally interacting with students at our events. This includes working together with other volunteers to create a hospitable and positive small group environment, assist in creating a culture of discussion, accountability, and prayer among the group, lead games, and intentionally connect with students.

Team Member Competencies

Be present, prompt, and prepared
Communicate clearly and respectfully with staff and leaders
Initiate positive interactions with students
Understand and apply Mercy Hill Students Policies and Procedures
Shoulder-tap others to join the Student Team

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per week

Bibles and Bible Storybooks

Ages 0-4
Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible by Jared Kennedy

Ages 5-6
The Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski
The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung

Ages 7+
The One Big Story Bible (CSB)
The Action Bible

Devotion Books

Indescribable by Louie Giglio
Old Story New by Marty Machowski
Long Story Short by Marty Machowski
Wise Up by Marty Machowski
Listen Up by Marty Machowski

General

Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Reggie Joiner
The Village Church Parenting Class with Jeff and Jen Wilkin
Parenting by Paul Tripp
God, Marriage, and Family by Andreas Kostenberger
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp

Technology

The Tech-wise Family by Andy Crouch
Right Click: Parenting Your Teenager in a Digital Media World by Art Bamford

Discipline

Boundaries with Kids by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Don’t Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Hubbard