Our Team
We are currently searching for our next Associate Pastor of Worship Arts and our next Associate Pastor of Student Ministries.
Tim West
Interim Lead Pastor
RESPONSIBILITIES
Tim is providing leadership and oversight to our church while Pastor Kenneth is on a 6-week sabbatical (May 26 – July 11).
FAMILY
Tim is married to Lucinda (Cindy), his wife of 36 years. They have two children: Bryan and Elizabeth. When it became time for Tim to become a grandfather, he felt he was too young for the title, so he has his kids’ kids call him Yoda. He lovingly refers to them as his young Jedi.
OTHER INTERESTS
Tim has a number of hobbies and interests. He loves to play golf, or really any sport with a ball. He is passionate about his Harley-Davidson, enjoys Airstreaming, backpacking, reading, going to the movies, and hanging with his wife.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Ministry, Anderson University
M.A., Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary
M.A., Management, Webster University
B.A., Christian Ministry, Warner University
Ordained to Church of God Ministries
Kenneth Spiller
Lead Pastor
kspiller@parkgate.org
RESPONSIBILITIES
As Lead Pastor, Kenneth is committed to serving Jesus Christ through building God’s Kingdom, shepherding His people, preaching His Word, and reaching out to a world in need.
FAMILY
Kenneth is married to Arielle. They have two sons, Michael and David.
OTHER INTERESTS
When Michael and David allow him any free time, Kenneth loves to play the guitar, spend time with his wife and friends, play board games, and reading. Kenneth enjoys writing and published his first book, Journey of a Worshiper, in May 2016.
EDUCATION
Currently a seminary student at Anderson University School of Theology and Christian Ministry
B.A., Pastoral Ministry, Mid-America Christian University
B.A., Pastoral Ministry, Mid-America Christian University
Ordained to Church of God Ministries in 2010
Chelsea Haines
Associate Pastor of Children & Family Ministries
RESPONSIBILITIES
Chelsea provides leadership to the KiX (Kids in Christ) and Family Ministry teams, which strive to instill a lasting faith in kids by partnering with their families. She also provides oversight to our communication and graphic design processes.
FAMILY
Chelsea met her husband, Jacob, at Parkgate. They recently welcomed their first child, a boy, Ezra.
OTHER INTERESTS
Chelsea is a self-proclaimed musical theater nerd. She enjoys hanging with friends and family, cheering on the Chicago Cubs, cooking, and exploring new places.
EDUCATION
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies (Christian Ministries, Communication, Social Work), George Fox University
Ordained to Church of God Ministries in 2015
Kenny Boggs
Interim Youth Pastor
RESPONSIBILITIES
Kenny provides leadership to the Impact Student Ministry and their families during their transition and search for a youth pastor. He has served multiple churches in both vocational and voluntary roles.
FAMILY
Kenny is married to Danielle (Danny) who he met at Parkgate. They were married in the summer of 2014 and have two sons, Trey and Beckett.
OTHER INTERESTS
Kenny is passionate about his marriage and fatherhood. His first love was baseball, and he continues to follow the sport both as a fan and a coach of his son’s little league team today. Kenny has played guitar since he was 15yo and often plays on the worship team. He and his wife love to experience new sites and sceneries together, often opting for travel in place of gifts.
Elisa Mendiola
Summer Ministry Intern
mendiola.elisa01@gmail.com
RESPONSIBILITIES
Elisa is serving her second summer as our Summer Ministry Intern. While her responsibilities primarily reside with student ministry, she is also assisting with our children’s ministry while Pastor Chelsea is on maternity leave (June 1 – August 1).
FAMILY
Elisa grew up attending Parkgate with her family.
OTHER INTERESTS
Elisa enjoys lacrosse, reading, and going to the beach.
EDUCATION
Currently studying Christian Ministries and Language Arts Education at Anderson University
Brianna Alvarado
Summer Worship Intern
brianna.may03@gmail.com
RESPONSIBILITIES
Brianna is serving as our summer worship intern. Brianna grew up in our church, played and sung on the worship team, and has lead worship several times.
FAMILY
Brianna is a long-time Parkgate attendee, alongside the rest of her family.
OTHER INTERESTS
Brianna enjoys practicing her violin, hanging out with her friends, and learning.
EDUCATION
Currently studying Music Education for Strings at Stephen F. Austin University
Vicki Junck
Director of Truth & Light Ministry
vjunckmail@sbcglobal.net
RESPONSIBILITIES
Vicki directs Parkgate’s Truth & Light Ministry, which provides counseling services free of charge to our church community.
FAMILY
Vicki has one daughter, Kara, who works for a charity in Europe.
OTHER INTERESTS
Vicki enjoys food with friends, movies, jigsaw puzzles, and collecting very tiny nativity sets.
EDUCATION
M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Houston – Clear Lake
Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Ordained to Church of God Ministries in 2014
Janet Duncan
Office Manager & Bookkeeper
jduncan@parkgate.org
RESPONSIBILITIES
Janet, better known as JD, provides administrative and bookkeeping support for Parkgate Community Church. She also oversees the Parkgate Food Pantry.
FAMILY
JD has been married to George for over 40 years. They have two daughters, Brandee and Britnee (and husband Jon) and four precious grandchildren, Cailee, Jonah, Cara, and Liam.
OTHER INTERESTS
JD enjoys riding her motorcycle, listening to music, going on vacation, cooking, gardening, and spending quality time with her grandchildren.
Danette Lawson
HeartTouch Ministry Volunteer Coordinator
parkgate-lawson@sbcglobal.net
RESPONSIBILITIES
Danette serves as a volunteer staff member, overseeing the HeartTouch Ministry. HeartTouch exists to reach out to, affirm and encourage those from our church family who are in the hospital or who are home bound due to health limitations.
FAMILY
Danette has been married to Kim for over 40 years. They have two grown children, Peter of Pasadena, Texas and Lauren of Searcy, Arkansas.
OTHER INTERESTS
Danette loves music, reading, writing, graphic design, theater, and crochet.
EDUCATION
B.A., Music and Education, Harding University
Lifetime Texas Director Certification from Child Care Council of Greater Houston
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