Our Leadership

Meet The Gathering
at Adell Staff

Our staff is unified in purpose to serve the Kingdom of God

jeff@gatheringtx.org
817-901-6564

Jeff Hopkins, Lead Pastor

Jeff and his wife, Lauren, have been married since 2002 and have 8 children, 1 wonderful daughter-in-law, and one most perfect grand daughter. They have been in ministry since 2004 in several different capacities and have yet to tire of the Kingdom work. They are so excited to partner with the community of Adell to love people in the spirit of 1 Corinthians 13:7 – never giving up, never losing faith, always hopeful, and enduring through every circumstance.

kellie@gatheringtx.org
817-692-3863

Kellie Kiel, Worship Pastor

Kellie has been married to her husband Eric for over 19 years and together they have 4 children: Zion, Levi, Silas and Rhema. Kellie has been leading worship for over 25 years. As a family, the Kiel’s are passionate abut using their gifts and talents to serve the church and seeing the Kingdom of God advance in Parker County.

jacob@gatheringtx.org
817-629-0966

Jacob Jenkins, Youth Pastor

Jacob and his wife, Shelby, have been married since August of 2012. They have 4 awesome kids (2 boys and 2 girls): Jack, Ila, Eden, and Elliyah. Jacob has been in ministry since 2004 and loves getting to be a part of discipling young people to know, follow, and love Jesus with all they are (Matthew 22:36-40). Their heart is to see families and young people mature deeply (Ephesians 4:13) in their faith in order to establish legacies of generational discipleship (2 Timothy 2:2) that is transformative and bears lasting fruit (John 15:16).
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35

noah@gatheringtx.org
817-901-7105

Noah Hopkins, Associate Pastor

Noah and his wife, Kendall, have been married since December 2020. They are blessed with two children, their daughter Ella and their son Jax. Noah has faithfully served with the youth ministry for several years, and together Noah and Kendall lead the Young Adults Group. Their heart is to see people experience the fullness of God’s mercy and love. 
“In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.” 
1 John 4:9

stephanie@gatheringtx.org
616-822-1780

Stephanie Brandow, Preschool Children’s Pastor

Stephanie Brandow serves as our Preschool Children’s Pastor and has a deep passion for helping kids discover God’s love in a fun, safe, and faith-filled environment.
Stephanie partners closely with families and volunteers to nurture children spiritually while creating meaningful connections that last beyond Sunday mornings. She has been married to her husband, Jason, for 32 years, and together they have four adult children and six amazing grandchildren who bring her great joy. When she’s not at church, she enjoys spending time with her family and finding creative ways to encourage others.

sean@gatheringtx.org lisa@gatheringtx.org
817-994-5560 (Sean)
817-709-1021 (Lisa)

Sean & Lisa Ware, Elementary Children’s Pastors

Sean and Lisa Ware have been following Jesus since they were both kids. They met in youth group, both passionate about missions and sharing the love of Jesus with the world around them. They have been married since 2016, and have 6 children. Their heart is to see their own children and others walking in their identity as children of God knowing how perfectly loved they are by their Heavenly Father.
Galatians 6:9, “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”

rachael@gatheringtx.org
940-389-6992

Rachael Berg, Financial Manager

Meet The Gathering
at Adell Elders

Elders are to lead and oversee the church, but they are to do so in such a way that cares for, serves and shepherds the church. They are to lead in a way that protects and preserves unity of the church.

Jeff Hopkins

Mike Wiley

Claude Jackson

Royce Sandlin

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