Khris Kennedy
Lead Pastor
Khris has been a part of the Elmont Faith Family since 2018, joined the staff in 2022, and became the Lead Pastor in July of 2025. He and his wife, Valinda, have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. Click on his picture to learn more!
Kensey Kennedy
Student Minister
Kensey joined the staff at Elmont in February of 2021 and took on youth ministry in August of 2021. She has been a part of the Elmont faith family since 2018. Click on her picture to learn more!
Macy Dennis
Director of Children's Ministry
Macy and her husband Craig have been members of the Elmont faith family since 2021. They have 2 children. Macy has served on staff since January of 2022. Click on her picture to learn more!
Elizabeth Bedard
Director of Connection Ministry
Elizabeth and her husband, Tony, joined Elmont Faith Family in 2021. Elizabeth joined the staff in May 2022. She and Tony have 2 children. Click on her picture to learn more!
Jeremy Anderson
Interim Director of Worship Ministry
Jeremy has been at Elmont and on staff since December of 2023. He and his wife Alicia have 5 children. Click on his picture to learn more!
Mike Dietz
Facilities Director
Mike and Lisa have been at Elmont since September 2017. They have 2 children and a grandchild. Mike joined the staff in April 2018. Click on his picture to learn more!
Valinda Kennedy
Administrative Assistant
Valinda has been a member of the Elmont family since 2018 and she joined the staff in March of 2024. Her and her husband Khris have 4 children and 3 grandchildren.
Justin Spies
Technology Associate
Justin and his wife Casey have been a part of the Elmont faith family since 2016. He and his wife Casey have 3 children. Click on his picture to learn more!
Jenna Hale
Early Childhood Associate
Jenna joined Elmont staff in July of 2024. She and her husband Ryan have 4 children and have been members at Elmont since 2021.
Taylor Fair
Early Childhood Associate
Taylor joined Elmont staff in July of 2024. She and her husband Jonathan have 1 son and have been members at Elmont since 2024.
Elders
Khris Kennedy
Khris has been a member of Elmont since 2018, on staff since 2022, and has been the Lead Pastor at Elmont since July of 2025. He and his wife Valinda have 4 children and 3 grandchildren.
Jerry Purkaple
Jerry, part of Elmont since 2011, has served as an Elder since October 2015. He and his wife Gail have 3 children and 10 grandchildren.
Dennis Smith
Dennis, part of Elmont since 2015, has served as an Elder since March 2018. He and his wife Katherine and 5 children, and 3 grandchildren.
Ministry Coordinators
Audrey Earley
Special Needs Ministry Coordinator
Audrey works with our families with children with special needs to make sure they are a fully integrated part of the body at Elmont.
Caitlin & Shanon Hebert
Missions Coordinators
Caitlin and Shanon have a passion for helping our Elmont faith family reach the world for Jesus whether that be through local outreach or global missions.
Carl Supplee
Care and Counseling Coordinator
Carl heads up the Care and Counseling Ministries here at Elmont. Carl is a retired chaplain and his role to make sure the people of Elmont are loved well in any time of need!
Casey Schwenk
Prayer Coordinator
Casey leads our prayer team and prayer classes here at Elmont. She is passionate about interceding on behalf of the body and teaching the congregation to be bold people of prayer.
Casey Heavrin
Curriculum Coordinator
Casey works with our Director of Children's Ministry to organize the curriculum our Early Childhood and Elementary Ministries use every week.
Dustin Paine
Men's Ministry Coordinator
As the Men's Ministry Coordinator Dustin works with the men of Elmont to coordinate opportunities for fellowship and accountability.
Erick & Rachel Kohler
Life Groups Coordinators
Erick and Rachel serve under our Connections Ministry to encourage and train our Life Group leaders and connect people to our Life Groups.
Hayley Morgan
Mom Co (MOPs) Coordinator
Hayley serves under the Women's Ministry of Elmont as the Mom Co coordinator. She facilitates the MOPs group (moms of preschoolers) that meets every other Thursday at Elmont.
Hilary Morris
Women's Ministry Coordinator
Hilary Morris plans Women's Ministry Events, and encourages and equips the women of Elmont to honor God with their lives and in the church.
Mark & Missy Cuthberton
Baptism Coordinators
Mark and Missy work to prepare for those who get baptized here at Elmont and encourage them on the day of their baptism.
Matt & Kendra McComb
Greeting Coordinators
Matt and Kendra coordinate our greeting team to make sure every new guest at Elmont is noticed and cared for.
Michelle Supplee & Taylor Powell
Hospitality Coordinators
Michelle & Taylor work with the staff to coordinate meals for all of the events and celebrations at Elmont.