Meet the Team

Learn more about the leadership at RISE Church

Lead Pastor

Pastor James Varnadore

James and Karin have been married since 1998 and have two adult sons. Together they love a great adventure. They love travel, seeing new places and meeting new people. Above all of that they desire to see people come to the saving knowledge of Jesus in such a real way that lives cannot stay the same.

Our Elders

Andy Milligan, Jeff Alling, David Lippe

What are elders? Elders meet Biblical qualifications. They oversee the affairs of the church and watch over the flock.

James 5:14, Titus 1:6-9, 1 Tim 5:17

Meet Our Team

Garrett Garbee

Associate Pastor

Garrett and Sarah are Texas A&M grads. Together they have a heart to see people discipled.

Evan White

Youth Pastor

Evan and Crystal are passionate about making disciples! Evan graduated from Truett Seminary at Baylor.

Vinny Rincon

Volunteer Pastor

Vinny and Bri want everyone to know Jesus is for them! Vinny attended Master’s Commission.

Jessica Blas

RISE KIDS Director

Jessica loves cooking and is the best at letting you know how special you are!

Suzy Matthews

Director of Nursery/CLUBS

Suzy loves to instill the Word of God into our littlest ones. She values close community & making others feel seen.

Rhonda Magnuson

Lead Pastor’s Assistant/ Finance

Rhonda has a passion to see excellence in all areas of the Kingdom.