Our Staff

I’m Aaron Fox and I’m Lead Partner of our Connections Team for Rush Creek Midlothian Campus. If not at home with my wonderful wife, you can find me on the golf course.

I’m Ashley Miller, the Care Groups Coordinator at Rush Creek. I am married with one child-so far; I love singing off key, farming, and cooking with my family.

I’m Audra Dahl and I am a counselor and the Director of Counseling at the Rush Creek Counseling Center. I love God, my husband, kids, grandkids, and my work as well as my hobbies in arts and crafts and riding my Can-Am Spyder motorcycle.

I’m Barry Parker and I’m the Groups Minister at the Mansfield West Campus. I love helping people get connected in biblical community and finding a place to serve! I love to see people growing in their relationships with people and with God. There’s nothing I’d rather do! I am incredibly blessed and thankful for my wife, family and my extended family in Jesus!

I’m Blake Herrington and I am the Worship Minister for Mira Lagos students and the campus Worship Pastor at the Midlothian campus. My wife Jordan and I have been married for six wonderful years and we have one son named Miles, whom I spend the majority of my time with at home watching movies and playing board games.

I’m Brad Barksdale and I’m the Campus Pastor at our Arlington Park Campus. My incredible wife, Stephanie, and I have 4 amazing children and we love our church family!

I’m Bre Whiting and I am a Worship Minister at our Green Oaks Campus. I am married with 3 energetic kiddos who give us a perfect balance of joy and chaos!

Hi, I’m Brian Chase and I am privileged to serve as a Trustee at Rush Creek. I’ve been married to my incredible wife, Terri, since 2000, and we have three teenagers (Austin, Andrew, and Caroline). We love serving together at Rush Creek!

I’m Brian Hendryx and I’m an independent sales rep for several companies. My wife Shelly and I have 2 boys and a dog named Einstein (he’s never lived up to his namesake, but he’s cute). I’m into drawing, painting and running through the woods!

I’m Brian Ramos and I’m the Maintenance Technician for Rush Creek. My lovely wife and I have two amazing kids, and we enjoy being outdoors and doing arts and crafts together.

I’m Cristina Nolte and I support our Children’s Ministry at Rush Creek. When I’m not at the church, I spend my time crafting, making jewelry and creating memories with my husband and kiddos!

I’m DeeJay Whiting and I serve as the Student Minster Lead at Rush Creek. My wife, BreAna and I have 3 children and together we love to sing, dance and watch the Tennessee Titans.

I’m Derek Douglas, Facilities Assistant at the Green Oaks Campus. I’m married to the person I could not do life without, Sarah Douglas. She keeps me and our three teenagers on track in our daily lives. I love riding and wrenching on my Harley in my spare time.

I’m Callie Higginbotham, and I’m the Compassion Services Coordinator for Rush Creek. I am a blessed wife, multitasking mom of three, and happy chaos coordinator fueled by optimism.

I’m Erin Taylor and I’m the director of Preschool on the Creek, Green Oaks campus. I love teaching kids that Jesus loves you and that there is always a place for you.

I’m Faith Baylor and I am the Kids Minister for Rush Creek, Arlington Park. In my free time I love to go to the movies, Target, Hobby Lobby and Chick-fil-A with my two beautiful daughters.

I’m Gary Meinecke and I am the Worship Minister for Rush Creek. I have an amazing wife and two beautiful daughters and we love adventure and trying new things together!

I am Gavin Robertson and Trustee for Rush Creek. I am married to Holly for over 37 years, and we have two adult married daughters and two young grandchildren.

I have the great privilege of managing the greatest team of men and women who keep all of our campuses clean, well maintained, and support each ministries activities through event management. I am married to a beautiful, inspiring woman and have two amazing teens who, most days, still claim us as their parents.

I’m Greg Gentry and I’m the Facility Technician for Mira Lagos. I’m happily married and enjoy weekend getaways with my wife and hanging out with my son.

Hi, I’m Gus Calvillo and I’m the Maintenance Manager here at Rush Creek. I have three kids who mean the world to me.

I’m Hope Schatzmann and I serve as the Groups Minister for the Rush Creek Mira Lagos campus. My husband, Aaron, and I spend our free time chasing around our two dogs, Finley and Cocoa.

I’m Jacob Johnson, a Rush Creek Trustee. I am married to Kameron Johnson and have two kids, Liam and Josie. We love going on adventures together and spending time outdoors.

Howdy! I’m Jeff Kirkpatrick, Partner and Executive Director here at Rush Creek Church. My wife Kristy and three daughters have been blessed to call Rush Creek home for over 20 years. I love being an Aggie and spend my free time cooking and fellowshipping with family and friends.

Hi friends! I am Jennifer Brown I am the Connections Lead here at Rush Creek and love getting to work closely with all of our campuses and ministries each day! I am happily married and have four incredible kiddos, who keep us busy and crazy, which we love!

Lead Partner-Children’s

I’m Jennifer, the Graphic Designer at Rush Creek. When I’m not designing for the church, I design merchandise and apparel for the music and entertainment industry. I also enjoy drawing and painting, time with friends and family, and attending more concerts than the average person.

I’m Jenny Knight and I am the Director of the Preschool on the Creek at Mira Lagos. I am happily married with two beautiful children, fish, and a lab puppy. In my free time I love spending time with my family!

I’m Jeremiah Sarvis and I get the incredible privilege of leading Rush Creek’s Mira Lagos campus! My wife and I have three amazing kids, a dog, and a fish that we are leading through life!

I’m Jim Parker. I work at the Handley Hope Center doing the dirty work. In my free time, I enjoy fishing and annoying my wife.

I’m John Simmons and I am the Midlothian Campus Pastor. My wife and I have 3 really cool kids and we really do live off of Coffee and Jesus!

I’m Jordan Bateman, the Green Oaks Groups Minister. I’m an 8th generation Texan, an Air Force veteran and lover of all foods made of meat!

I’m Jordan Wallace and I’m the Project Specialist for Rush Creek. I love my husband and my dog, and I’m also into sci-fi, photography, and video games.

Hey there, I’m Joseph Bradley, a Videographer for Rush Creek! I am married to the most amazing Emmali that you will ever meet, and I enjoy doing a variety of activities ranging from filming, music, games, staged theatrical combat, and more!

I serve Rush Creek by leading our groups team to design, build, and protect environments for biblical community. I am married to my high school sweetheart (Abby), we have 3 kids, and in my free time you’ll find me doing anything outdoors with the kids or losing my mind watching Manchester United!

I’m Kade Corley and I have the honor of serving as the Student Minister at Mira Lagos. I’m happily married to Rachel and we have one daughter named Ellie. I enjoy table tennis, disc golf, trying new coffee shops with the family, free samples at Costco, and all things Texas Tech!

I’m Kat Cook, Rush Creek Trustee. I enjoy harmonizing my love for singing on the worship team with spreading the message of Jesus’ boundless love! Together with my husband James and our daughter Rory, we embark on many adventures, savoring every moment as a family.

I’m Katie Warren and I assist in the finance realm. I am married with three children and enjoy a good mystery and hanging with my family in my free time.

My name is Kaylee Musser and I am the Groups Ministry Admin here at Rush Creek. Whenever I have free time, you can find me reading, crafting or nerding out over movies and video games with my wonderful husband Austin!

Its such a joy to point people to Jesus and to lead our folks in worship each week at the Green Oaks campus. I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for twenty years and we have four amazing kiddos.

I’m Lauren Bevill and I’m the Worship Minister at our Mira Lagos campus. I have an incredible husband that partners in ministry with me and our heart is to love and serve others in all that we do. If we aren’t at church… we are probably at Disney World.

I’m Lauren Sudberry, and I’m the Kids Minister at our Mira Lagos campus. When I don’t have my nose in a book researching for school, I love to binge watch TV, eat Chick-Fil-A, and play games with friends.

I’m Lauren Van Hoy and I am married and have 3 wonderful kids. I am a kids minister and I love seeing kids find Jesus, worship and pursue God.

I’m Liam Ahern I’m the facilities assistant for rush creek, I’m gonna be a senior in high school and I play the bass.

I’m Macee Shealy, the Connections Administrative Assistant at Rush Creek. I am an identical twin, and a graduate of Dallas Baptist University! I love singing, writing, reading, and connecting with friends over coffee!

My name is Mariela Ellis and I am the Finance Specialist at Rush Creek Church. I have been blessed to serve with Rush Creek’s worship team for several years and any music from Maverick City just fills my soul!

I am Martha Tauzin and I am Facilities Admin. I am married with 2 married sons and have 2 grandchildren who I love to spoil when I am not quilting.

I’m Marty Collier and I get the privilege of serving as the Lead Pastor of Rush Creek. I love spending time with my wife and kids as well as playing tennis, running, and doing triathlons.

Hi! I’m Meagan Duncan and I’m the Coffee Bar Coordinator for the Green Oaks Campus. I spend most of my time either baking, or spending time with my nephew or cats.

I’m Megan Cramer, the Digital Media Specialist at Rush Creek. I’m married to my best friend, Jake! We have an amazing baby boy! I spend time hanging out with my family and our two dogs.

Hey y’all! I’m Meghan and I am a Graphic Designer at Rush Creek, my first job out of college in 2013. I am newly married to the coolest husband and we have a super energetic silver lab named Bongo!

I’m Michelle King and I am the Executive Assistant Lead at Rush Creek. I have been married to my best friend for 30 years, have two amazing daughters and three fur babies!

I’m Mike Scott and the Technology Specialist of Rush Creek. I am happily married to an amazingly beautiful, wise and loving woman and we have one son and two pugs.

My name is Misty Nailon and I’m the Children’s Minister for all ages, up to 6th grade, at the Mansfield West campus. My husband and I have been married for 20 years and we have three kids.

I’m Nate Garza, and I serve as the Worship Minister at our Arlington Park campus. I am married to my wife Cherish, and we have two daughters Mckinley and Evelynn. Most of my free time I spend hanging with and supporting my family in all their fun and entertaining interests and activities.

I’m Ryan Higgs and I serve as the Student Minister at our Mansfield West campus. I enjoy running and finding new coffee shops with my wife Maddie.

I’m Sam Cruz, Bilingual & Production Support. I have a soon to be family of 5 and also love playing the drums!

Tengo la bendición de servir al Señor como Pastor del Ministerio Hispano. Junto a mi esposa disfrutamos mucho nuestro tiempo familiar con nuestros tres hijos, un yerno, una nuera y nuestros cuatro hermosos nietos que pronto serán seis!

I’m Sarah Stubblefield one of the Kids Ministers at the Green Oaks Campus. I love giant iced coffee, to-do list, and all things enneagram!

I am privileged to lead the development of our Hope Ranch ministry and work on strategic leadership initiatives for our church and team. I’ve been married to my wife Michelle since 1993 and we have 2 grown children and 1 grand-daughter (Yes, it is awesome being a grandparent)

What’s Up! I’m Seth McClure, the Production Specialist here at Rush Creek! Usually, catching a vibe in Fort Worth alongside my Wife and Corgi, where we love to cook and explore!

I’m Shane Cavitt and I am the Compassion Minister For Rush Creek Church. I love Jesus, my family and the University of Texas Longhorns!

I’m Shelly Ramsey and I am the Business Administrator, leading our Operations Teams at Rush Creek. I love to travel and hang out with my grandkids; my daughter and I have just started our own travel agency, Trip Designers.

I’m Sherie VanMinsel and I am the Administrative Assistant for the Rush Creek Counseling Center. Away from work, I enjoy spending time with family (especially my grandbaby) and you can also find me sewing, painting or upcycling some new-found treasure!

I am Stacia Miller, the Student Ministry Admin for Rush Creek helping to support all of our Student Pastors across all our campuses. I am married and have two daughters and we are partners at the Green Oaks Campus.

Hi! I’m Stacie Sherman and I am the Director of Creative and Communications here at Rush Creek. I have four wonderful kids, two mini donkeys, one dog and I’m married to my favorite person in the world.

I’m Stephen Rickels, the campus pastor of our Mansfield West campus. I’m married to a wonderful, beautiful, and unbelievably energetic woman named Steph. We have three amazing kids: Hadley, Hudson, and Hazel. We love to be outdoors, reading great stories, finding the best donuts around, and watching movies together.

I’m Steve Webel and I’m the Missions Minister at Rush Creek. After spending most of the past 2 decades overseas, my family is now adjusting to living life and loving people in Texas.

“Hey! I’m Tarrah Baker, the Compassion Ministry Admin for the Handley Hope Center, and Green Oaks Compassion Centers. I am an Eagle Scout. I’m currently in college to get a master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis.”

I’m Tiffany Ward and a Kids Minister at Rush Creek. I am married, and we have a sweet little girl. In our free time we love hanging out with students and playing volleyball.

Hello there, I’m Tom Ray, one of the Videographers here at Rush Creek. When not making videos, I’m either writing a book or playing a game with friends, whether its video, board, or tabletop.

I’m Will Fox, the Facilities Technician at our Green Oaks campus. In my free time I enjoy making music and watching the LA Chargers.

I’m Will Franklin and I have the privilege of being Student Minister at our Midlothian campus. I have been working at Dallas Baptist University as an Admissions Counselor since June 2021 and graduated from there with a BBA in May 2022.