Meet the Rock Creek Team
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve one of the best churches in Prosper. We are intentional about how we work together to lead. The Leadership Team is led by Senior Pastor Brad Wilkerson, and handles the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church. The staff pastors SERVE THE CONGREGATION and are responsible for the DEVELOPMENT of the SPIRITUAL LIFE of the church. These pastors and staff are supported by ministry directors who have a passion for the area they serve.
Executive Team
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Brad Wilkerson | Senior Pastor
Brad is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Rock Creek Church He is a gifted communicator & has a passion to see people’s lives changed! Brad is the Church Planting Director for the Vision TX Church Planting Movement within Converge Church Planting Organization. Under his leadership, over 15 churches have been planted in the State of Texas, as well as 8 in the Dominican Republic. He and his wife Sarah, have two incredible kids, Haley, who is married to Levi, and Ryder, who is married to Lauren. He is also a proud Pops to his first grandchild, Maggie Ann! He considers it a privilege to lead one of the best churches in Prosper!
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Greg Jones | Executive Pastor of Spiritual Development
Greg Jones is the Executive Pastor of Spiritual Development, overseeing Discipleship & Groups, Teaching, and Missions. He is from Bryan, Texas, where he initially began his pastoral ministry. In recent years, he lived with his family in Estonia – northeastern Europe – where he led the process of planting and pastoring a church. He has a Master of Divinity from B.H. Carroll Theological Institute and a Master’s degree from Texas A&M University. His wife, Dee, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, counseling people from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences. They have three children. Greg has a passion for helping people discover their story within God’s story, finding their place and purpose in today’s world. He enjoys movies, sports, and a warm beach anywhere in the world!
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Jerry Brawner | Executive Pastor of Operations
Jerry serves as the Executive Pastor of Operations at Rock Creek Church, overseeing Staff &HR, Finances, and Operations. He has been with Rock Creek since its launch, volunteering in several areas and serving on both the Board of Directors and Finance Team. Jerry has a passion for the local church and supporting others as they come to meet and follow Jesus! Born and raised in a small town in North Texas, Jerry is married to Karly. They have six children and are blessed with five grandchildren. He loves college football, BBQing, and spending time with family and friends.
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Chris Smith | Next Gen Pastor
As the Next Gen Pastor at Rock Creek Church, I’m thrilled to lead our Children’s and Youth Ministries, focusing on helping young people meet and follow Jesus. We believe our youth are not just the future but an integral part of the church today, emphasizing discipleship through fellowship, passion for God’s word, and prayer. My family, including my wife, Kristy, a kindergarten teacher, and my sons Caleb and Cole, are deeply involved in the church and community. I invite everyone to get involved in our Next Gen Ministry, whether you’re a young person looking to connect or an adult wanting to serve. We’re excited about what God has in store for our ministry and look forward to growing together in faith and community.
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Tyler Gilliland | Executive Director of Creative Arts
Tyler serves Rock Creek by providing a vision for the future of all things creative in the worship and production space for the present and future of the church at a 30,000-foot view. In addition to vision casting, he also leads worship periodically on the weekend gatherings and leads the Worship Team on and off stage. Tyler loves serving and leading in the local church and has 10+ years of full-time experience walking in this calling. Tyler is married to Mallory, and they have two kids: Zion and Tilly. Tyler also loves to travel, is obsessed with coffee, and is passionate about songwriting for the local church!
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Brian Holt | Care & Campus Pastor
Brian serves Rock Creek Church by providing pastoral care and oversight. This includes performing funerals, weddings, and hospital visits as well as administrating our care ministries. Additionally, Brian is our Campus Pastor available during the weekend services to provide pastoral care as needed. Brian is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus Christ. He loves serving alongside his beautiful wife Amy, and they have five awesome kiddos: Ashlyn, CJ, Lily, Pierce, and Benton, all of whom are just as much fun and full of life as their parents. The Holts truly live out loud in every way! If you don’t believe that, just hang out with them for a little while…but be sure to bring your earplugs!
Care Ministry
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Brian Holt | Care & Campus Pastor
![Mark & Marcia Bumstead](https://rockcreektx.church/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mark-Marcia-Bumstead-Prayer-Directors-at-Rock-Creek.png)
Mark & Marcia Bumstead
Directors of Prayer Ministry
Discipleship
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Nina Burgett | Director of Discipleship
![Dee Jones](https://rockcreektx.church/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DeeJones-RockCreekChurch-WomensDirector.png)
Dee Jones
Director of Women's Ministry
![Greg Stapp](https://rockcreektx.church/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GregStapp-RockCreekChurch-MensDirector.png)
Greg Stapp
Director of Men's Ministry
Creative Arts
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Tyler Gilliland | Executive Director of Creative Arts
Tyler serves Rock Creek by providing a vision for the future of all things creative in the worship and production space for the present and future of the church at a 30,000-foot view. In addition to vision casting, he also leads worship periodically on the weekend gatherings and leads the Worship Team on and off stage. Tyler loves serving and leading in the local church and has 10+ years of full-time experience walking in this calling. Tyler is married to Mallory, and they have two kids: Zion and Tilly. Tyler also loves to travel, is obsessed with coffee, and is passionate about songwriting for the local church!
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Sam Garcia | Director of Worship
As Worship Director, Sam enjoys developing and overseeing our worship ministry at Rock Creek. She loves leading worship, working behind the scenes, and empowering the team to grow. Sam has been married to Tom for over 15 years, and they have three children. She loves connecting with ladies from Rock Creek over coffee and spending quality time with her family.
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Ethan Sedelmeier
Director of Live Production and Livestream Audio
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Robert Bice
Director of Music
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Joel Decker
Director of Live Production Lighting
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Jason Boyd
Director of Livestream Video and On-Screen Media
Communications
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Haley Birkelbach | Senior Director of Communications & Culture
As our Senior Director of Communications and Culture, Haley oversees the Volunteer Process, Guest Services, Starting Point Classes, and Communications. She has a dynamic ability to connect with people and a passion for creating a comfortable, inviting environment so that anyone who walks through the doors at Rock Creek will know they’re welcome and will have the opportunity to connect with God. She graduated from East Texas Baptist University with a degree in Speech Communication and Marketing. She and her husband, Zack, have three awesome kids: Kamdyn, Kyler, and Krew. When she’s not at her kids’ sporting events or driving them all over town, you’ll find her traveling with her husband, figuring out ways to spend time with her close friends, or watching Survivor with her family!
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Lauren Wilkerson
Director of Visual Communications
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Pam Hardy
Guest Services Admin
Rock Creek Next Gen
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Chris Smith | Pastor of Next Gen
As the Next Gen Pastor at Rock Creek Church, I’m thrilled to lead our Children’s and Youth Ministries, focusing on helping young people meet and follow Jesus. We believe our youth are not just the future but an integral part of the church today, emphasizing discipleship through fellowship, passion for God’s word, and prayer. My family, including my wife, Kristy, a kindergarten teacher, and my sons Caleb and Cole, are deeply involved in the church and community. I invite everyone to get involved in our Next Gen Ministry, whether you’re a young person looking to connect or an adult wanting to serve. We’re excited about what God has in store for our ministry and look forward to growing together in faith and community.
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Caryn Evans
Children's Ministry Coordinator
![Lily Holt](https://rockcreektx.church/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LilyHolt-RockCreekChurch-ChildrensMinistry.png)
Lily Holt
Elementary Admin
![Lori Bailey](https://rockcreektx.church/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LoriBailey-RockCreekChurch-ChildrensMinistry.png)
Lori Bailey
Preschool Director
Operations
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Derrick Lindow
Facilities Manager
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Robert Ramirez
Director of Security
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Anita Owens
Exec & Financial Admin
Outreach & Missions
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Peter & Tasha Chave
Directors of Local & Global Missions
WE ARE PROTECTED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The BOD of Rock Creek Church are:
- Mike Merriweather
- Mark Gilbaugh
- Kim Matthews
- Christopher Smith
- Peter Chave
- Ken Evans
- Melissa Seaman
- Randy Holman
- Jackie Mikesch