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 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 Beth Amezcua, Connections Administrator at Rush Creek. I have been married to my best friend Luis for 9 years! We have 2 boys 13 and 14. We love to travel and play pickle ball.

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!

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 Carey Turbeville and I support Rush Creek’s Student Ministry. My husband and I are both DBU grads and have two crazy cats at home. I love drinking coffee and playing games with friends.

I’m Carlos “Charlie” Basurto, Worship Minister at Rush Creek. I am married to the love of my life Geni, and we have 3 beautiful children. I love to spend time with my family and I enjoy playing soccer very much!

I’m Courtney Bowland, the Children’s Minister at the Arlington Park campus. I have played golf around 20 years and enjoy learning and fine tuning my game when I can. I love to spend time with my family, especially on the beach or on a cruise ship!

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. I love teaching kids that Jesus loves you and that there is always a place for you.

Howdy I’m Gage one of the Facilities Support members. Jesus’s walk with me can be best described as biblical anime protagonist in the making. Chair Stacking specialist.

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 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.

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.

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 Digital and Production 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, a Graphic Designer at Rush Creek. In addition to my work for the church, I create merchandise and apparel for the music and entertainment industry. I love drawing and painting, spending quality time with friends and family, and attending more concerts than most people!

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 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.

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!

Hi, I’m Juanita Gonzalez, and I am the Compassion Center Admin. I’m married to my best friend, and we have two children and two awesome grandchildren. In addition to my work here at Rush Creek, I love making crafts, especially spending time with my family.

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 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.

I’m Kim, and I have the privilege of leading the team at Preschool on the Creek Mira Lagos. I love reading, doing crafts and painting with my two sweet girls. Coffee and traveling make me happy!

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.

Hey there! I’m Lauren Hinson, a graphic designer at Ruch Creek. I am obsessed with frogs & bees. I also love to watch movies, read books, and collect vinyl. I’m a big yapper and love to make friends wherever I go.

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.

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’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 & Creative Lead at Rush Creek. I’m married to my best friend, Jake! We have an two amazing kids! I spend time hanging out with my family and our two dogs.

I’m Melba Martin, and I’m the Childcare Coordinator at Rush Creek. Although my husband and I don’t have any kids, we have 14 nieces and nephews that are like our own. In my downtime I love rewatching shows I’ve seen numerous times.

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!

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)

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!

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, two dogs and I’m married to my favorite person in the world.

I’m Stephanie Thompson, Facilities Admin at Rush Creek. Steve and I have been married 33 years. Our two kids are adulting well and have left us with our two fur babies so we spoil them while planning our next visit to see our kids.

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.

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.

Hi, my name is Trey Feigle, one of the Facilities Support at Rush Creek. I enjoying hanging out with friends, collecting trading cards, and watching any and all sports.

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.