Meet the Elders
Creation Church is an Elder lead church & strongly believes in the plurality of those Elders. Elders are the spiritual leaders of the church & set unity as a priority for the direction of the church. The Deacon Team, while still a spiritual role, are more boots on the ground/get things done as they serve the church.
Chris Long
Lead Teaching Elder
Chris & his wife Christy met while completing their degrees at Liberty University. Chris took the role of Lead Teaching Elder during the summer of 2024. They have three wonderful children.
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21
Brian Finn
Elder
Brian & his wife Autumn have been serving faithful at Creation Church for well over a decade. They have two amazing children.
For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7
Tim Norman
Worship Pastor
Tim & his wife Gillian have been serving at Creation for the past decade . They have two daughters.
Christ's message in all its richness must live in your hearts. Teach and instruct one another with all wisdom. Sing psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing to God with thanksgiving in your hearts.
Colossians 3:16
Christ's message in all its richness must live in your hearts. Teach and instruct one another with all wisdom. Sing psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing to God with thanksgiving in your hearts.
Colossians 3:16
Dave Smith
Elder
Dave & his wife Cathy are founding members of Creation Church. Serving the Lord day in & day out they have four sons.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
Meet the Deacons.
Chris Booth
Deacon
Chris is our favorite import from "across the pond"! On any Sunday morning you may find him leading a bible study, or teaching in Creation Kids or possibly behind the pulpit! Chris is an avid soccer player/coach as well as online car racing.
No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Joshua 1:5
No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Joshua 1:5
Charlie Darras
Deacon
Charlie loves spending time with family, coaching & playing softball, archery
"I love to serve the Lord and show others the love of Jesus."
“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty.
Zechariah 4:6
I am blessed to serve at Creation Church, to serve the Lord and show others the love of Jesus!
"I love to serve the Lord and show others the love of Jesus."
“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty.
Zechariah 4:6
I am blessed to serve at Creation Church, to serve the Lord and show others the love of Jesus!
Bruce Degre
Youth Pastor/ Deacon
Bruce & his wife Mariah lead our Youth group The Rock. They have a a lovely baby boy welcomed into this world in 2024.
Favorite Verse Luke 23:34
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
Favorite Verse Luke 23:34
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
Kevin Deneault
Deacon
Kevin loves spending time with family, drumming, hunting and fishing.
"I love our church family. I believe in the leadership team and proud to be a part of it. I believe in our constant goal to spread the news to others about the love of our Savior Jesus Christ."
We are all special to the Lord and each one of us has a special gift to offer. "Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." - Matthew 9:37-38
"I love our church family. I believe in the leadership team and proud to be a part of it. I believe in our constant goal to spread the news to others about the love of our Savior Jesus Christ."
We are all special to the Lord and each one of us has a special gift to offer. "Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." - Matthew 9:37-38
Jared Lambert
Deacon
Jason Osborne
Deacon
Ken Sabourin
Deacon
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians' 4:13
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians' 4:13
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
Dennis Scanlon
AV Guru