If you have any general questions for our staff or leadership teams, you can contact the church office at info@gumchurch.com.
Leadership Board
Leadership Board
If you have any general questions for our staff or leadership teams, you can contact the church office at info@gumchurch.com.
Benson grew up in San Antonio, Texas and received his undergrad at Kansas State University. He later received his Masters of Divinity from Duke University in North Carolina. Benson first pastored a church in Virginia Beach and then joined the staff here at Gainesville Church in 2017 as the church planting pastor of our second campus, Revive House Church. Continuing to see the church grow, sharing Jesus and reaching people who have never been to church is Benson's passion! When he's not serving the church he enjoys spending time with his family, wife Alicia, their young son & their two energetic dogs named Bean and Duncan. If you've met Benson, you know he is a self proclaimed "nerd" & "super goofy", and on long weekends you can find him riding his bike and spending time with family & friends.
Wendy is a Wisconsin native, and graduated with a degree in Business Management. She is a long time member of Gainesville Church along with her husband Chris and 3 boys. She is passionate about helping people grow in their faith and become involved in the church community. When she is not serving at the church, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to concerts, reading and taking care of her plant collection.
Alvin Dillings
Lay Leader & Board Member
Alvin has attended Gainesville Church for almost 20 years. He is most passionate about the inclusiveness of our church, as well as, our missions & outreach. When Alvin isn't serving here at the church he enjoys skiing, and loves the cold weather. He is also a long time vegan and loves to prepare delicious meals for friends & family!
Angela jarrett
Co-Chair of the Leadership Board
Angela has attended Gainesville Church for 18 years. She is most passionate about building a strong, supportive and God-focused community. When she's not serving here at the church you can find her hiking and spending time with her family. Angela has lived in several states before calling Virginia home including growing up in Alaska & Oklahoma.
George Landis
Co-Chair of the Leadership Board
George has attended Gainesville Church for 12 years. He is most passionate about our church being the hands and feet of Christ as we strive to continuously work, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to keep bringing one more into the a loving relationship with Jesus Christ. When he's not serving at the church or with Boy Scouts you can find him playing a variety of sports, although, he would say he's a "master at none".
Gwen Beavans
Board Member
Gwen has attended Gainesville Church for 8 years. She is most passionate about creating a welcoming atmosphere where all are accepted, feel part of the church family, and have a strong desire to serve the church & their community. When she's not serving the church, leading small groups and singing in the choir; you can find her serving on wildfire prevention teams alongside her good friend Smokey Bear!
Keith Hayden
Board Member
Keith has attended Gainesville Church for 17 years. He is most passionate about being a church with a friendly & welcoming atmosphere. His prayer is that people would visit for the first time and immediatley feel safe, secure and at home in Gainesville Church. When Keith isn't serving at the church you can find him either playing basketball, watching all the Philly teams (Eagles, Phillies, 76ers & Flyers), listening to all kinds of music (but mostly classical and metal), watching movies (especially sci-fi, fantasy & thrillers), reading books, and playing all sorts of games (board games, video games & RPG's).
Manie Lemmer
Board Member
Manie has served at Gainesville Church for 32 years. He is passionate about keeping the church in good financial standing & being good stewards of what the Lord has blessed us with. In his free time you can find him enjoying the outdoors with family & friends.
Sam Mckweon
Board Member
Sam has attended Gainesville Church for 12 years. Sam is passionate about church being a welcoming place for us to live out being the hands and feet of Jesus. Sam's favorite thing to say is "To God Be the Glory!". He enjoys teaching the adult Sunday School class and serving with missions at Gainesville Church.
tabitha roberts
Board Member
Tabitha has served at Gainesville Church for 6 years. She is most passionate about creating connections with our neighbors & friends by spreading hope, ministry & love through our community events and outreach programs. When she's not here at church, you can find her and her family traveling across the country visiting National Parks in their "school bus" named Betty!
Yvonne sechler
Board Member
Yvonne has attended Gainesville Church for over 15 years. She is most passionate about building a church community full of connection opportunities for members and visitors to get involved. She has always felt that Gainesville Church is a welcoming place and desires for others to feel the same as they walk in our doors. When she's not serving at the church, she enjoys spending time with her large family in Southwestern PA!
Alek Sergek
Board Member
Alek has attended Gainesville Church for 9 years. He is deeply passionate about the mission work that our church supports. He has been involved in local and international missions at Gainesville Church and strives to truly live up to the belief that our church should be the hands and feet of Christ. You can also find him playing in our worship band on Sunday mornings as he is passionate about music ministry and the opportunity to deepen the congregation's experience through meaningful music. When he's not serving here at the church, you can find Alex and his family traveling to far and aways places, as well as, trying to catch up to Pastor Benson on his bike!
tom shultz
Board Member
Tom has attended Gainesville Church for 14 years. He is most passionate about reaching others through our outreach programs, missions, feeding friends, our card ministry, and community events. When he's not serving at the church, Tom loves cooking for large groups of people & skiing in Colorado with family & friends.
Laurie Zeger
Board Member
Laurie has attended Gainesville Church for over 20 years. She is most passionate about the variety of ways to get involved in church ministries and serving our community as a church family. When she's not serving at the church, you can find her on the soccer field where she has played since she was 5 years old!