Resurrection Staff Team

Elijah Lovejoy, Pastor / Priest
elijah@resurrectionpeople.com

 EElijah grew up in Black Mountain North Carolina. He met his wife, Brandi, at Erskine College, where he double majored in history and religion. They got married on May 26, 2001 and together have 4 kids, Charissa, Simeon, Pax and Eva. Elijah has been in full time pastoral ministry 13 years.  He loves family camping, disc golf, chess, conversations with friends, going to the movies, reading NT Wright and laughing at corny jokes.

Tom Duncan, Assisting Priest
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Tom is a native of Camdenton, Missouri. He and his wife Rita together have 3 children, Elizabeth, Jon and Jaime. Tom has served as an Anglican priest, a college president, worked in state government and currently serves as the Organizational Performance Integrator for the U.S. Army, John F. Kennedy Special Warefare Center & School. 

​Vance Tyson, Deacon
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Vance has lived in the Gray's Creek area his whole life where he lives on a farm with his wife, Becky. Their children have grown and flown the coop. Vance was ordained in 2007 to help with the leadership and pastoral care of Church of the Apostles (now Resurrection Church).​

Chris Walk, Deacon

Chris graduated from Ohio University in 2002 and earned a Master of Divinity from Campbell University Divinity School in 2013. Chris seeks to lead people to greater fulfillment of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. He and his wife, Melanie, have two kids, Elijah and Eliana. Chris enjoys movies, all things J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, playing with his kids, and dates with Melanie. 

Jacob Sanchez, Worship Leader

Jacob joined the church staff three years ago. He is married to his wife, Deana, and their children include, Jacob Jr., Marcus, Audrey, America, and Genesis. His passion is to be used by God to reach people through music. His education includes a Bachelor of Divinity with a minor in Worship Leadership from Grace College of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (Worship) from Liberty University School of Divinity​

Brandi Lovejoy, Children's Director

Brandi grew up in Dallas, Texas and Greenville, SC.  She attended Erskine College and received her Masters in Theological Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. She has 17 years of experience in education and ministry. Brandi has served as a teacher of all ages, a Pre-school Director and a Children's Ministry Coordinator. Her passions include her kids, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, spending time with friends, gift-giving and serving wherever she is needed. 

James Phillips, Church Administrator

James is a native of the Grays Creek area. He and his wife Debbie have been married twenty-six years. Together they have two kids, Kaitlyn and Michael. James enjoys working with his hands, meeting new people and serving wherever there's the greatest need. 

Judah Marshall, Worship & Admin. Assistant

Judah has lived in the Grays Creek area for 4 years. He's currently completing his Certificate in Worship Leadership from Grace College of Divinity. During his free time he enjoys playing, writing and listening to music.