Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Meet Our Team 

Our staff is here to serve, encourage, and equip our church family as we follow Jesus together. Each member of our team brings unique gifts and a shared heart to see lives transformed by the love of Christ. We’re grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside you in faith and community.

Julian Lopez

Lead Pastor

Julian loves teaching God’s Word and equipping people to grow in faith. He leads our church with vision, compassion, and a desire to see lives transformed by the hope of Jesus every day.

Matt Watts

Youth Pastor

Matt guides students and families to follow Jesus in everyday life. He’s passionate about seeing young people rooted in God’s Word and supported as they walk out their faith boldly.

Daniel Haller

Associate Pastor

Daniel focuses on discipleship, counseling, and care. He loves helping people deepen their walk with Christ and find hope and healing through the gospel.

Dan Ashmore

Chaplain

Dan serves as our Chaplain, leading a men’s Bible study, overseeing our safety team, coordinating building needs, and helping care for benevolence requests within our church family.

Michelle Fullante

Communications

Michelle manages church communications to keep everyone connected and informed. She loves organizing ministry details, maintaining our website and app, and helping people find the connections and support they need.

Keziah Hill

Children's Ministries Director

Keziah leads our kids ministry with creativity and enthusiasm. She enjoys helping children know God’s love, understand His Word, and build a foundation of faith for life.

Elders

Our elders seek to faithfully care for the church and support its spiritual health and direction. Our elders include Pastors Julian, Matt, and Daniel, along with Mark, Joe, and Erik.

Joe Claxton

Joe serves as an elder at Roots Christian Fellowship, helping shepherd and care for our church family through prayer, biblical guidance, and spiritual oversight.

Mark Bourassa

Mark serves as an elder at Roots Christian Fellowship, helping shepherd and care for our church family through prayer, biblical guidance, and spiritual oversight. He also occasionally teaches and shares from God’s Word.

Erik Fullante

Erik serves as an elder at Roots Christian Fellowship, helping shepherd and care for our church family through prayer, biblical guidance, and spiritual oversight. He also helps lead our men’s ministry.