Staff You Should Know and Where to Find Them

Mark Carter
You’ll most likely see Pastor Carter (or Carter, as he is commonly called) on stage or in our online service.  As a founding pastor since 2009, Carter is our lead pastor and teacher. He received his doctorate (DMin) from Liberty University, a master’s in expository preaching from Moody Bible Institute, and a master’s in Pastoral Ministry from Trinity Seminary.

Carla Galivanez
Carla is our Pastor of Ministries who oversees Fierce Kids, Fierce Teens, Connect Class and events. If you’re new and you’re wanting to learn more about Fierce, she’s the person to talk to! Carla is here to help guests plug in to the life of our community!

Andy Schmeck
Andy is our Care Pastor and a secondary weekend teacher. Andy has a bachelor’s in Biblical Studies from Trinity International University and a Master’s of Divinity (MDiv) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. If you’d like to get plugged into a Fierce community group, Andy and his wife Brookelynn are the people to talk to!

Alaina Bennetts
Alaina is our Next Steps Pastor. Jesus has dramatically changed her life and she is passionate about the Fierce community getting to know and grow closer to Him.  She is ready to help you dive deeper into discipleship at the church and in everyday life. She also hosts events our conferences and Mama + Minis group. You’ll see her around the halls on Sunday morning where she’d LOVE to meet you!

Brandon Adkins
Brandon our Worship Pastor so you might recognize him on stage leading worship. Brandon oversees our Sunday worship experience. If you have any questions regarding music or production, or if you’re interested in getting more involved in these areas, Brandon is the go-to person.

Veronica Frontone
On Sunday mornings, you might encounter Veronica in the Fierce Kids lobby. She is the Director of Fierce Kids and her team is dedicated to ensuring your child has a welcoming and enriching experience tailored specifically for them. If you have any questions about Fierce Kids, please reach out to her!

Jenny Garcia

Jenny is our online host. She’s happy to answer any of your questions about Fierce.  When she is not leading the online experience, you may spot Jenny on stage with the worship team.

Cole Bone

If you have middle school or high school students, Cole is the person to meet! As our Youth Pastor, he leads youth group on Sunday nights. You can also find him in Fusion on Sunday mornings during service.