Our Work is Pure Joy

The ministry team of Spanish River Church is passionate about seeing lives transformed by the life-giving message of Jesus. We count it the greatest blessing to serve our members, our surrounding communities, and the world.

Meet Our Team

Leadership
Ministry
Creative
Administrative
Facilities
Deacons + Elders

Leadership

  • A smiling man with a beard in a dark button-up shirt, outdoors with a blurred green background.

    David Cassidy

    Lead Pastor
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    Mike Veitz

    Executive Pastor

  • Portrait of a smiling man with gray hair, wearing a navy blue shirt, standing outdoors with blurred trees and greenery in the background.

    Al Barth

    Pastor of Church Planting

  • A man in a dark suit with a pink striped tie and a blue shirt, wearing a name tag that says Jason Zecca, standing indoors with a blurred background of windows and greenery.

    Jason Zecca

    Spanish River Christian School Headmaster

  • A man with a mustache and dark hair wearing a light blue dress shirt and a red, blue, and white striped tie, smiling at the camera.

    Dr. Brent Gray

    Clinical Director of Spanish River Counseling Center

  • A smiling woman with brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a dark blue top and a beaded necklace, standing outdoors with blurred background.

    Dana Nicewander

    Director of Women’s Ministry

  • A smiling man with brown hair and beard wearing a purple and yellow plaid shirt, outdoors with blurred green background.

    Brian Haring

    Pastor of Community and Care

  • A smiling man with a beard and short, styled hair wearing a dark blue button-up shirt, standing outdoors with a blurry sky and trees in background.

    John Houmes

    Pastor of Family Ministries

  • A smiling man with glasses, dark hair, and a beard, wearing a light blue button-up shirt, standing in front of a bright background with plants.

    Eric Blythe

    Director of Worship Arts

  • A young woman with wavy brown hair smiling, wearing a white top and a small necklace with a pearl pendant, indoors near a window.

    McKenna Hudspeth

    Director of Communications

  • Portrait of a man with short dark hair, wearing a blue and white striped button-up shirt, standing indoors.

    Lawrence Tormey

    Director of Operations

  • A woman with black hair standing in front of colorful flowers, wearing a patterned dress and a black cardigan.

    Simone Barrett

    Controller

  • A man with a beard and mustache, wearing a maroon button-up shirt, sitting in front of colorful plants and window in background.

    Pablo Toledo

    Community Care Chaplain

Ministry

  • A woman with long dark hair smiling at the camera, wearing a yellow colorful patterned blouse and a silver necklace, outdoors with plants in the background.

    Tatiana Toledo

    Director of Children’s Ministry

  • A woman with shoulder-length hair and earrings wearing a bright red blouse, standing indoors near a window, smiling at the camera.

    Jackie Adames

    Nurturing Your Newborn Maternal-Child Specialist

  • A smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a black and teal floral dress and gold jewelry, standing indoors with a blurred window background.

    Paula Coll

    SRC Early Childhood Coordinator

  • A smiling woman with long blonde hair wearing an orange top, sitting indoors near a window with green trees outside.

    Amy Curbelo

    SRC Kids Awana Coordinator

  • A woman with dark hair in braids, smiling, wearing earrings, a necklace, and a black top with puffed sleeves.

    Jasmine Espinosa

    Young Adults Coordinator

  • A woman with brown hair smiling, wearing a black blazer and white top, with orange earrings, standing in front of colorful flowers.

    Rebecca Haar

    Women's LifeGroups Coordinator

  • A woman with dark hair wearing a pearl necklace and a colorful tropical-patterned shirt, smiling in front of a background of greenery.

    Alyssa Herrmann

    River Tots Coordinator

  • A woman with curly hair and glasses smiling in front of greenery and trees.

    Lara Jensen

    Middle School Coordinator

  • A smiling man with blue eyes and gray hair, wearing a blue and white checkered shirt, standing outdoors with colorful plants in the background.

    Craig Kindell

    Missions Coordinator

  • A young man with curly brown hair and a beard smiling, wearing a blue patterned shirt, indoors near a window.

    Dean Kooper

    Discipleship Coordinator

  • A smiling woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a royal blue sleeveless top, standing in front of a window with blurred greenery in the background.

    Carol Moore

    SRC Kids Hospitality Assistant

  • A man with short dark hair, wearing a black button-up shirt, standing outdoors with blurred green foliage in the background.

    Jimmy Paugh

    High School Coordinator

  • A woman with long black hair, wearing a patterned zip-up jacket and gold jewelry, smiling in front of a window with blurred greenery outside.

    Lisa Paugh

    High School Coordinator

  • A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling and looking at the camera, wearing a black top and a beige cardigan, standing in front of a window with blurred greenery outside.

    Janelle Rodriguez

    SRC Kids Elementary Coordinator

  • A woman with shoulder-length reddish-brown hair smiling outdoors, wearing a light blue button-up top.

    Joan Rowe

    SRC Kids Administrative Assistant & River Tots Instructor

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    Ashley Shimony

    Nurturing Your Newborn Coordinator

  • A smiling woman with short brown hair wearing a blue top and a silver necklace, outdoors with blurred trees in the background.

    Laura Super

    Life Coach & SRC Kids Care Specialist

  • A woman with long dark hair smiling, wearing a red top with puffed sleeves and a silver necklace with a pendant, standing indoors near large windows.

    Fania Sweeney

    Assimilation Coordinator

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    Brandy Truex

    Nurturing Your Newborn Assistant

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    Laurie Veillon

    Care Teams Coordinator

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    Noel Veitz

    Awana Secretary

Creative

  • A smiling man with short dark hair, glasses, and a beard, wearing a dark blue t-shirt, standing indoors with a background of large windows and colorful plants.

    Kevin "Gomie" Gomez

    Technical Director

  • A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a white blouse with blue floral patterns, smiling indoors near large windows.

    Candace Brenn

    Communications Coordinator

  • Lucas Emerick

    Lucas Emerick

    Worship Leader

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    Julie Goepfrich

    Worship Arts Coordinator

  • Young man with short, reddish hair smiling and wearing a denim jacket over a white t-shirt, standing outdoors in front of a blurred background.

    Peter Goepfrich

    Production Manager

  • A woman with long, light brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a light-colored blazer and a white top, standing indoors with a blurred window background.

    Nicole Johnson

    Communications Admin

  • A young woman with long dark hair smiling, standing outdoors with a backdrop of colorful tropical plants.

    Jennifer Morales

    Associate Worship Director

  • A smiling man with glasses and dark hair stands outdoors in front of plants with colorful leaves. He wears a black long-sleeve shirt with the words 'Production Team' and a logo on it.

    Kevin Morales

    Music Manager

  • A smiling man with a beard and short hair, wearing a black t-shirt, standing outdoors with green trees and colorful plants in the background.

    Taylor Smythe

    Design Specialist

Administrative

  • A man with short dark curly hair, a goatee, and a mustache, smiling, wearing a blue plaid shirt over a white t-shirt, standing outdoors with colorful foliage in the background.

    Levi DeSouza

    IT Director

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, glasses, and hoop earrings, wearing a black top and necklace, standing outdoors with colorful plants in the background.

    Noelle Perrier

    Human Resources Director

  • A young man with curly dark hair, glasses, a beard, and a mustache, smiling, wearing a beige shirt and a gold cross necklace, standing in front of a window with natural light.

    Mark Alexander

    IT Assistant

  • A woman with blonde bob haircut and fair skin, smiling, wearing a red blouse with eyelet sleeves and a gold cross necklace, standing in front of a window with blurred trees outside.

    Trish Alonso

    Hospitality and Events Coordinator

  • A smiling woman with curly brown hair wearing a yellow floral blouse, gold hoop earrings, a gold necklace with a tree pendant, and a pearl necklace, standing in front of a window.

    Michele Barnett

    Facilities Admin Assistant

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes smiling, wearing a black patterned blouse, standing in front of green leafy plants.

    DeAnn Bennardo

    Women's Ministry Coordinator

  • A woman with blonde, wavy hair smiling, wearing a colorful striped blouse and a cross necklace, standing in front of a blurred background with orange and yellow flowers.

    Susan Christian

    Accounting Associate

  • Professional woman with curly hair smiling, wearing a cream and black tweed jacket and white top, in front of windows with natural light.

    Dorothy Diaz

    Human Resources Assistant

  • A woman with long brown hair smiling outdoors in front of colorful tropical plants.

    Stephanie Friedland

    Data and Reports Manager

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and a big smile, wearing a black sweater, standing in front of colorful plants.

    Diane Frye

    Front Desk Receptionist

  • A young man with dark hair, a goatee, wearing a tan T-shirt with a small black logo on the chest, smiling at the camera in front of a large window with a blurred outdoor background.

    Josh Godoy

    IT Assistant

  • A woman with shoulder-length black, wavy hair, wearing a black and white patterned blouse, standing indoors near a colorful plant.

    Mitsy Gunn

    Community Care Administrative Assistant

  • A woman with short, light brown hair smiling, wearing a blue blazer and a black top, with a necklace and earrings, standing indoors with green plants in the background.

    Kim Martin

    Executive Assistant to Lead Pastor

  • A smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing a blue top, a cross necklace, and small earrings, standing in front of large windows.

    Shannon McGrath

    Accountant

  • A smiling woman with black hair and blue eyes, wearing a blue and white patterned blouse and a pearl necklace, standing indoors near a large window.

    Dee Moss

    Family Ministry Administrative Assistant

  • Happy woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing glasses, a cross necklace, and a patterned button-up shirt.

    Mary Prosper

    Accounting Associate

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    Sara Vandemark

    Church Planting Admin Assistant and SRC Kids Assistant

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, wearing a white blouse with small black patterns, standing in front of green, orange, and yellow foliage.

    Joanne Williams

    Office Manager and Executive Assistant to Executive Pastor

Facilities

  • Jake Fortier

    Director of Facilities & Maintenance

  • A man with dark hair and a slight smile, wearing a navy blue collared shirt with patches that say 'Spanish River Church' and 'Columbia,' standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Rene Murga

    Custodial Supervisor

  • A smiling man wearing a navy blue Columbia shirt in front of colorful flowers.

    Joe Adames

    Maintenance Technician

  • Smiling man with glasses wearing a blue button-up shirt, standing in front of a background with colorful plants.

    David Popken

    Maintenance Technician

  • A smiling man with gray hair wearing a dark gray polo shirt with a logo for Spanish River Church against a blurred background of windows and greenery.

    Eduardo Rios

    Custodial Technician

  • A woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, red lipstick, and earrings is smiling in front of a window. She is wearing a dark gray polo shirt with the logo of Spanish River Church.

    Teresa Romano

    Maintenance Technician

  • A man with a bald head and gray beard, smiling outdoors. He is wearing a dark navy button-up shirt with logo patches, standing in front of trees and green foliage.

    Buddy Williams

    Maintenance Technician

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    Ernie Woodford

    Maintenance Technician

Deacons + Elders

    • Michael Barrett

    • Brett Burks

    • James Burmeister

    • Jose Carrasco

    • Kent Dellenback

    • Raphael Garcia

    • Marcus Gunn

    • Jonathan Harrison

    • Terry Hart

    • Joseph Huerta

    • Craig Kindell

    • Joel Middlebrooks

    • John Poletto

    • Lance Recker

    • Thomas Reutter

    • Mark Rhodes

    • Tim Robbins

    • Paolo Salvo

    • Craig Schmantowsky

    • Frank Special

    • Don Steward

    • Steven Swann

    • Craig Szklany

    • Frederick Taylor

    • Terry Truex

    • Michael Voltz

    • Robert Weaver

    • Andy Weissing

    • Norman Wetmore

    • Khalil Yacoub

    • Allan Barth

    • David Cassidy

    • Greg Hazle

    • Hank Kreh

    • Kerry Loomis

    • Aaron Magee

    • Kevin McKinnon

    • Mark Schellhase

    • Michael Veitz

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