The Team
Pastoral Team
For those who are called to be Pastors/Elders we hold to the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1. They are to hold fast to the preaching and teaching of God’s Word and for the care of God’s Church.
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Brett Baranic
Senior Pastor
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Ryan Nord
Administrative Pastor
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Rick Donald
Adult Ministry Pastor
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Jason Hobbs
Worship Pastor
Elder Team
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Aaron Smith, Chair Elder
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Paul Gonzalez
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Bob Schrock
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Chris Knafel
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Matt Yoder
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Josh Moore
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Kevin Gunn
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Dwight Gipson
Pastoral Residents
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CJ Leiby
Pastor/Youth
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Josh Creek
Music
deacons
The role of deacons is to be servants for the church. To provide practical support and help to the members of the church. (1 Timothy 3:8-16)
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Rick Nystrand, Chair Deacon
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Jamin Garoutte
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Kyle Martin
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Scott Zimmerman
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CJ Brinks
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Jim Stembel
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Sam Henry
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Daryl Miller
staff
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Tammy Mishler
Operations Manager tammy@sugargrovechurch.com
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Sandy Fischer
Treasurer sandy@sugargrovechurch.com
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Amy Brinks
Adult Ministry Assistant amy@sugargrovechurch.com
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Laurie Ness
Lead Pastor Assistant laurie@sugargrovechurch.com
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Chris Law
Technical Arts Director chris@sugargrovechurch.com
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Heidi Gunn
Creative Arts Ministry Assistant heidi@sugargrovechurch.com
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Andrea Rosezelle
Communications Director andrea@sugargrovechurch.com
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Austin Smith
Student Programming student@sugargrovechurch.com
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Courtney Kline
Student Ministry Assistant courtney@sugargrovechurch.com
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Breanna Flickema
SG Kids Director breanna@sugargrovechurch.com
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Brielle Miller
SG Kids Assistant Director brielle@sugargrovechurch.com
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Deborah Miller
Awana Commander awana@sugargrovechurch.com
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Kerry Glassman
First Impressions fi@sugargrovechurch.com
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John Wengerd
Facility Team
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Jeanette Chupp
Facility Team
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Meredith Shriner
Facility Team