Our Staff
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Senior PastorTroy KeatonPastor Troy was called to help plant ELCC in 2005. He lives in Hardy with his lovely wife, Janel and their four children. He loves fishing and has an unfulfilled desire to run a marathon.
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Associate PastorBen PeakPastor Ben is an avid family man and a not so avid golfer. He loves his roles as husband to his wife of a decade, Cora; father to six year old Quintana; and a team member at ELCC. Ben works in our Family Life ministry and serves as Campus Pastor at Cinema Church. He enjoys music, movies, Sportscenter, and living the country life. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Associate PastorMelvin AdamsPastor Melvin serves the church in a part time role as Leadership Pastor. He and his wife Sandy also lead all special musical productions. He is full-time President of the Renewanation, Inc. He and his wife Sandy are the proud parents of 6 children and 3 grandchildren. Melvin has spent a big portion of his life living overseas serving as a missionary. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Youth PastorLincoln BryanPastor Lincoln and his wife Lynn have been at EastLake since the beginning. Married for 21 years, they are the proud parents of Keith and Kelsea. They are both teachers at Parkway Christian Academy and love working with the teens here at EastLake. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Children's PastorTom WilmothA native of Roanoke, VA, Tom, his wife Judy and their children moved to Bedford after living for 7 years in Chanute, Kansas. As a youth, Tom wanted to be a professional bowler, but now would rather camp, fish or watch NASCAR! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Music CoordinatorSusan SmithSusan and her husband Steve have been at EastLake since January 2008. She has served as our Worship Coordinator since April 2010. Steve and Susan spent several years on staff at Times Square Church in New York City. Their daughters, Sarah and Emily attend Liberty University. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Minister of Congregational Care/MissionsAlice PeverallAlice has been at EastLake since before there was an EastLake! She retired early from a career as a law enforcement manager to be a part of planting this church. She is passionate about missions and leads that area of ministry at ELCC, as well as our visitation/congregational care ministry. Alice has a daughter, Bailey. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Church SecretaryDenise FranceDenise transplanted to SML from Massachusetts in August of 2008 with her husband Maver and 2 of their 4 children, Tina and Ronald. Denise enjoys baseball (Boston Red Sox of course!), NASCAR and spending time with the family on vacation. Her favorite Christian Artist is Jeremy Camp. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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GAP PastorEzra ByerEzra graduated from God's Bible School in Cincinnati, OH this past Spring and joined our team a few days later. He has a vision to plant a church in Toronto, Canada after he finishes his Master's Degree. In the meantime this hockey-loving young man is fitting in well in his dual role as Pastor to our college age group and as Assistant Cinema Pastor. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Teen Thirst

Explore THIRST, the teen ministry of East Lake Community Church. Through singing, praying, listening, eating, and rejoicing, young Christians revel in the power of worship and fun with our evening services.
Women's Ministries

Explore our women's ministry and become equipped with the power to understand God's word in relevance to becoming the wife, mother, grandmother, and woman God designed us to be.
Men's Outdoor Ministry

Minister to the needs of men & the outdoor world using the wonders of God's creation to share the truth about God our creator, seeking to exalt and serve Jesus Christ by leading people to him and encouraging Christian growth.
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