Meet the TEam

Steve Davis
Lead Pastor

Pastor Steve Davis has been in ministry for over 30 years, having served in Student Ministry for 15 years before moving to North Augusta in 2000. Steve and his wife Cheryl felt God’s calling to plant a church for the unchurched in 2004. TrueNorth began with a vision of a few couples in the spring of 2004 and has experienced exponential growth throughout the years.

Steve was born in Decatur, Illinois and is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL. He received his Masters degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Steve and Cheryl have four children Kayla, Austin, Christian and Cameron.

Gene Jennings

Associate Pastor 

TRAVIS BROWN

Care Pastor

MICHAEL MARTIN

Worship Pastor

KAYLA MARTIN

Children's Pastor

ZACH WILLIAMS

Young Adults Pastor

CHUCK GORDON

Next Steps Pastor 

AUSTIN DAVIS

Student Pastor

COURTNEY RADTKE

Groups Director

Sam BRYANT

Facilities Director

TIM GAMACHE

Business & Operations Director

ChRis MILLER

Safety and Facilities Services

MOLLY CORLEY

Custodian

Marty Finocchiaro

Custodian

Jay Finocchiaro

Custodian

BAILIE MORRIS

True Students Groups Director

Parker James

DIANNE HAMMOND

True Students Groups Director
Financial Administrator 

ROBIN BOUYE

MONICA MORRIS

JESSICA VALDEZ

HARMONY SMITH

Administrative Assistant
TrueKidz Organization Director
BabyWorks Director
KidWorks Director

CHERYL DAVIS

DAPHNE BROWN

KATIE DUKE

JARED BELL

TrueKidz Elementary Director
Communications Assistant
Creative Director
Film Director

CARA CONNELL

LUIS MORERA

EMMA HARDY

CLANCY MURDOCK

Graphic Designer
Social Media Director
Worship and Production Assistant
Technical Assistant

OLIVIA CHESHIRE

Communications Director

BEN CLARK

Technical Director

Bennet SCHIMMELPFENNIG

Music Director

MEET THE ELDERS!

Dean Ochiltree

Elder since 2004
Dean is married to Pam and they have two children - Evan and Taylor. He said, "I have so many favorite things but I'd have to say that my favorite is our true love of people, all people, regardless of race, socio-economic status, lifestyle, etc.. has never changed since the foundation of the church. It's not just a church slogan written on a page or posted on a sign in a hallway. Its a value that is unwavering through all circumstances and all seasons. It never changes just as God's love for us never changes. When we love like Christ it changes the lives of people, not because of us, but because of His spirit working in and through us. Love is, and Love does. It makes all the difference..."

TJ Barton

Elder since 2008
TJ is married to Christy and they have two children - Marshall and Andrew.
He said, "As cliche as it may sound, one of my favorite things about TNC is something we’ve said since day one….”Come As You Are”.  This isn’t just about what your wearing ….it means come with all your hurts, burdens, worries, addictions etc. Our hope is that TNC is always a place for ALL people.  I couldn’t be more proud!"

JOHN HUGHES 

Elder since 2018
John is married to Amy and they have three children - Emma, Delk and Hines.
He is a Chick-fil-A owner and operator and in his spare time loves playing Pickle ball and Golf.
 He said, "I love TNC for many reasons but I guess the biggest one would be that it feels like family!"

JON DAWKINS

Elder since 2021
Jon is married to Rachel and they have three children - Ashlyn, Kaitlyn and Ethan.  He said, "My favorite thing about True North Church is Our Mission: To lead people into a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ.  That statement gets me fired up every time I think about it!  When I think about our mission, the next thing that comes to my mind are the faces of all the people in our church who are joyfully carrying out that mission each and every day. I’m so grateful that my family and I get to be a part of this amazing group of Christ-followers!"