The following individuals have served as mentors, overseers, collaborators, or long-term ministry partners. Their diverse experiences and areas of expertise offer helpful context for their role in the reference process.
Tom Tunicliffe
Interim Lead Pastor, GPBC | Senior Interim Pastor, Interim Pastor Ministries (IPM)
Tom has served in high-level leadership roles including Associate Lead Pastor at Elmbrook Church, Vice President at AGORA Search Group—where he specialized in pastoral search—and as faculty at multiple seminaries. His interim work has focused on churches in transition, staff development, and organizational health. At GPBC, he has served as my direct supervisor and mentor during a time of staff realignment and strategic planning.
Zoilo Anat Jr.
Regional Ministry Director, Awana Southeast Asia | National Director, Awana Philippines
Zoilo leads gospel-centered, child-focused discipleship across Southeast Asia, overseeing over 250,000 individuals through Awana's regional ministries. He also pastors a local congregation in Bulacan and leads five churches through Greenhills Fellowship Center (GFC). He founded the Small Beginnings Hope Center, a holistic outreach ministry. His work spans international leadership, community development, and volunteer training.
Mark Messick
Connections & Next Steps Coordinator, Relational Discipleship Network (RDN)
Mark served for 17 years as Discipleship Pastor at Redemption Church and now coaches churches nationally through the RDN. He holds a Master of Divinity and currently leads the RDN cohort I participate in. Mark has been integral in helping me plot paths forward through coaching and strategic planning conversations.
Greg Lunsford
Former Lead Pastor, Greater Portland Bible Church (2020–2024)
Greg previously pastored at Shadow Hills Church and Riversgate Church and currently serves at New Hope Church. Since transitioning out of his role at GPBC, he has continued to serve as a unique mentor and trusted voice in my life as someone who has filled the lead pastor role.
Wayne Williams
Pastor, Greater Portland Bible Church
Wayne has served at GPBC in multiple leadership roles, including interim pastor and Lead Pastor. He holds an M.Div. and a master's in counseling psychology and spent 17 years in private practice. Before Tom's arrival, Wayne was considering a structure where I would oversee key staff and report directly to him.
Caris Power
Office Manager & Young Adults/Communications Director, Greater Portland Bible Church
With over two decades on staff, Caris has shaped internal communication, worship arts, and young adult ministry. We have worked closely in staff leadership and planning contexts over the past several years.
Mike Simpson
Interim Worship Leader, Greater Portland Bible Church
Mike and I have served together for more than 20 years, beginning during our time at Life Pacific University. He has joined me in multiple ministry contexts including East River Fellowship, Westside Community Church, our church plant, and now GPBC. He brings long-term insight into my character and ministry trajectory.