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

RISE Elders

Meet Our Team

Garrett Garbee


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


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


Worship Pastor
Brandon values drawing people into community and pointing them to Jesus.
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Evan White


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


Nursery Director
Jacqui loves to instill the Word of God into our littlest ones. Parents love her too!

Rhonda Magnuson


Lead Pastor’s Assistant/ Finance
Rhonda has a passion to see excellence in all areas of the Kingdom.
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