Meet the Team

Southside has a great team of elders, pastors, directors, and staff members who are passionate about Jesus, his mission, and his people. Get to know us below!

Our Elders

  • Southside's Elders (left to right): JD Lopez, Garry Beyer, Hap Gotzian, Roger Benedict, Pat Schaffer, Jerry Heath, Jim Harper (Pastor-Elder), Collin Skipper (Pastor-Elder)

    “So I exhort the elders among you…shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock” (1 Peter 5:1-3).

Pastoral Team

  • Collin Skipper

    Lead Pastor

  • Jim Harper

    Pastor of Shepherding and Community

  • Mark Lewis

    Pastor of Local and Global Compassion

Ministry Staff

  • Kathie Gelhaus

    Operations Director

  • Jennifer Skipper

    Children’s Ministry Director

  • Ian Mutch

    Ian Mutch

    Student Ministry Director

  • Brenda Benedict

    Communication Director

  • Nicolle Caballero

    Food Pantry Director

  • Monique Etherton

    Executive Assistant

  • Jon Parker

    Facilities Services/AV Engineer

  • Nicholle Parker

    Hospitality Coordinator