Shawn McCracken, Lead Pastor
His Clifton StrengthsFinder strengths include:
Achiever Strategic Focus Communication Maximizer
Shawn has been married to Maranda for more than 20 years; they have two adult children, Michael and Joy and a young daughter, Lia and he is a grandpa of Evelyn. He loves meetings (he’s sick isn’t he?!), classic monster movies, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and NBA basketball.
Robert Williams, Assisting Pastor
Robert is somewhat of a geek, who tinkers with computers (hardware and software), plays keyboards, and reads ingredient labels on food jars. An accomplished musician, he also enjoys cooking, fitness activities, camping, fishing, and scuba diving. He is married to Brenda Williams for almost 40 years. They have two grown daughters and four grandchildren.
Brenda Williams
Brenda is one of our Elders, responsible for the Women’s Ministry, Benevolence Team, CARE Team, and the Response and Prayer Ministry for the Church. Her passion is to minister to hurting people, see them restored, and reaching their full potential in the Lord. She also is on staff as the Administrative Assistant/Office Manager.
Her Clifton StrengthsFinder signature themes include:
Communication Harmony Consistency Adaptability Developer
Robb Elmatti

Achiever Learner Deliberative Analytical Belief
Lyn Smith

Achiever Belief Responsibility Competition Maximizer
Obed Acevedo

Strategic Ideation Relator Developer Individualization
Emily Acevedo
Emily, along with her husband Obed, is our children’s director and oversees an amazing group of volunteers that lead nursery up to 5th grade in a gospel-centered program called, RoOts. Emily has a passion for kids and seeing adults utilize their gifts in teaching, playing, bonding, and modeling who Jesus is with them.
Her Clifton StrengthsFinder strengths include:
Learner Input Intellection Stategic Ideation
Emily and Obed have 2 young daughters, Leila and Alice and a son, Oliver. They are a young family with a tremendously bright future. They enjoy family ministry, Civil War re-enactments, and occasionally playing Bluegrass music at festivals and events with other family members.