Meet Our Team

I've been working with the special needs community since 2009. I have a passion for this group of people and I strive every day to make our church more inclusive and welcoming to people of all abilities.

Elizabeth was born in the States, raised in Oxford, England, and remains a proud citizen of both countries. She attended James Madison University, and, upon graduation, moved to Philadelphia, where she earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.

Elizabeth married her husband Jason in 2006, and they have three children. She and her family moved to Chapel Hill in 2014, and have been attending the Bible Church ever since. She has served as a volunteer in both the Connections and Children’s ministries.

Due to many moves throughout my life, I have often been the “newcomer” finding my way in unfamiliar places. Over time, these experiences have fostered a deep love of people, their cultures, and their stories. I delight in building relationships and am excited to continue growing the culture of hospitality at CHBC, through the love of Jesus.

Elizabeth enjoys traveling; a crisp, cold morning with abundant sunshine; green pastures; and doesn’t know of anything much sweeter than a rich conversation over a good meal with friends.

Erin, married to Jesse, is originally from Newport News, VA and moved to Durham in August of 2017. She began to follow Jesus as her Savior and King in college at James Madison University. She found her passion for sharing the truth of Christ and equipping His saints through church-planting in Richmond and Newport News over the twelve years following.

Before moving to NC, she was the Director of Communication, Missions, and Women’s Ministry at Catalyst Church in Newport News and began pursuing seminary studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

The Bethanys moved to NC in 2017 for Jesse to study and work in the UNC library system, and they immediately found a home at Chapel Hill Bible Church. Erin was brought on staff with CHBC as the Lead Administrative Assistant in August 2017, promoted to Women's Minister in July 2019, and then promoted to Community Minister in 2023.

Gaby was born and raised in Puerto Rico and studied at the University of Puerto Rico. At the age of 17, he began to serve in ministry and in 2006 was sent to plant a church in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. During this time, he met his wife, Katie, online while she was in Pakistan as a missionary. He moved to North Carolina in 2012 in preparation for their wedding. They now have four boys.

While working in sales at a car dealership, he began serving in ministry to other hispanic families in the Triangle. In 2016, he joined Global Outreach International as a commissioned missionary to Spanish-speaking residents in the area and was commissioned as the Latino Ministries Director in August of that year at Chapel Hill Bible Church. Likewise, Katie is actively engaged with Gaby in ESL ministry as an outreach to hispanic residents who are interested in learning English.

For fun, Gaby enjoys music, movies, sports, and traveling.

Geoff met his wife, Chelsea, when they were studying music in college. They have three children.

Geoff and Chelsea are both from the suburbs of Los Angeles. After completing an undergraduate degree in Music Composition at California Baptist University, Geoff went on to earn an M.A. in Theology from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. Geoff and Chelsea joined the Bible Church coming from Southern California in 2019. As the Pastor of Worship, he leads singing and crafts the Sunday morning services.

Geoff and Chelsea spend time writing songs together, camping, canoeing and enjoying good food and coffee. More than that, they enjoy spending time with their kids and with their family of Chapel Hill Bible Church.

Jay met his wife, Rebecca, while interning at College Church in Wheaton, IL. They have four children.

Jay was born in India, but grew up in Marin County, CA. He holds degrees from Wheaton College (B.A.) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div., Th.M.).

Jay became the Lead Pastor at Chapel Hill Bible Church in 2011 after serving as the College Pastor at College Church. He is co-author of Sex, Dating, and Relationships: A Fresh Approach, and the author of 1 Corinthians: A 12-Week Study in Crossway's Knowing the Bible series. He has also written articles and reviews at The Gospel Coalition, Tabletalk Magazine, and Themelios.

I love serving in a major culture and university environment. We can make a high impact on our nation and world. This is an international, relational, semi-southern area with a strong need for a healthy, gospel-driven church.

For fun, Jay likes to dabble in music, humor (especially puns), art, architecture, eating, and occasional fitness.

Martin met his wife, Viviana, at their home church in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They have two children.

Martin was born and raised in Argentina as the son of Korean immigrants and graduated from Seminario Internacional Teologico Bautista (B.A) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div.).

Before coming on staff as the College Minister, Martin served as an Associate Pastor at Iglesia Presbiteriana Betel en Argentina, where he served as a Young Adults Pastor, Mission Pastor and Congregational Life Pastor. During his time in the Chicago suburbs, Martin preached in Spanish, English and Korean, while serving at Korean Church of Chicago and The Orchard Evangelical Free Church.

For fun Martin likes to grill argentinean style "asado", play futbol (soccer) and spending time with his children.

Matt is a lifelong Bible Church attender and became a member in 2016 after his conversion. In high school, he participated in The Yard – CHBC’s youth ministry – where he formed lasting friendships, heard the Gospel expounded, and saw it embodied.

After graduating from UNC, Matt married his wife, Anna, who is a medical student at UNC, a member of CHBC, and a leader in The Yard.

Matt graduated from Duke Divinity School and was named CHBC’s Youth Minister in August 2022. In this role, he aims to “present everyone mature in Christ” by proclaiming him, by God’s grace (Col 1:28-29).

In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time with Anna, reading, and playing basketball.

Matt and his wife, Tammy, met at their home church in Burlington, NC. They have one adopted daughter and actively foster parent.

Matt was born and raised in Burlington and graduated from Wake Forest University (B.A.) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.).

Before coming on staff in 2017 as a pastor, Matt served as a high school physics teacher, Associate Pastor at Bethlehem Christian Church in Elon, NC, editor for Zondervan, Vice President for BiblicalTraining.org and New Directions International, and a cross-cultural missionary with Freedom to Lead International. He is an associate editor for Mounce's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words.

I believe discipleship is meeting people where they are and helping them go where God wants them to go. Ultimately, that means helping others become more like Christ in their beliefs, affections, and behavior. I am passionate about coming alongside people in this journey of discipleship.

For fun, Matt enjoys music, movies, hiking, and travel.

Roddy and his wife, Katie, met at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes event at the University of South Carolina. They have 3 children (one of whom is adopted). They also actively foster as God provides opportunities.

Roddy grew up in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, and moved to Bristol, TN, when he was 13. He majored in German at Presbyterian College, where he was an all-American soccer player.

Before coming on staff as Youth Minister in 2007, Roddy was the singer/songwriter for the Christian rock band Origami and served as a worship leader and youth pastor at Saxe Gotta Presbyterian Church in Lexington, SC. Roddy has preached in four different languages (English, Portuguese, Spanish, and German) and has done ministry in four different continents.

I love languages and cultures of the Triangle. It is a fantastic place to meet people from all over the world and to learn about them and their cultures. I especially enjoy the fact that we can reach the nations right here in the Triangle.

For fun, Roddy enjoys soccer, songwriting, gardening, and languages.

Ryan served the Bible Church nearly 3 years as a pastoral resident before coming on full-time as a minister at CHBC and ordained as pastor in 2019. Ryan’s residency was defined by coupling his biblical and theological training at Western Seminary with hands-on ministry training and mentorship from the pastors and elders. Ryan has served in various roles, which include: preaching, teaching, next-generation formation, shepherding, and community building.

As Spiritual Formations Pastor, Ryan leads the training and oversight of over 50 life groups around the Triangle. In addition, his role oversees our congregational care to respond to tangible and spiritual needs within our church family.

Ryan has also worked as a college football coach and continues to steward his knowledge and skillset of the game of football by mentoring and discipling young athletes.

Ryan & Laura have called Chapel Hill Bible Church their home since 2013. They live in Durham with their two boys and two girls.

JW and his wife, Sarah, met in Detroit Michigan through a mutual friend while JW was working for the Detroit Pistons and Sarah was in medical school at Michigan State University. They have 2 children - Jackson and Savannah. 

JW was born in New York City and was raised in Oxford, MI. He graduated as a scholar athlete from Northwood University (BBA) and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Before coming on staff part-time in 2016 as Worship Associate, JW served as the director of basketball camps and clinics for Detroit’s NBA team the Detroit Pistons, Youth Director at Hadley Community Church, a worship and young adult leader at Woodside Bible Church, a worship and youth leader at New Life Church, and has been an at-home parent for over the past 10 years.

I believe that God’s love and desire for the family are seen in the Trinity - The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. We are to love one another as the Father loves his Son. I am passionate to come alongside families as they journey together with a love and desire to draw closer to Christ. 

For fun, JW likes to play games, one-wheel with his kids, explore the outdoors, play music, and read. 

Liang grew up in Chapel Hill Bible Church and is an alumnus of The Yard (youth ministry).

Liang graduated with a B.S in Computer Science at UNC Charlotte in 2019. Currently, he is pursuing his M.Div. at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. This fall, he will work closely with his confidant, Matt Gilleskie, in The Yard (youth ministry) and is excited to build deep friendships with the students and grow together in Christ.

Liang is passionate about preaching the Word and making disciples as he experienced this first-hand from others here at Bible Church.

In his spare time, Liang loves to read, play soccer, and have table fellowship with friends.

Hannah is from Cary, NC and she graduated from UNC! She has a degree in Exercise and Sport Science and English. She has been attending CHBC since her freshman year of college and became a member in 2019. Hannah was a YoungLife leader throughout college and has spent many summers at Pine Cove Christian camps.

Hannah loves to read, will talk your ear off about how Harry Potter is an allegory for the gospel, drinks way too many cups of coffee a day, and would love to have a conversation about theology with you. She hopes to go to seminary at some point in the future 🙂

Hannah was married to Jeremy Tidwell in 2023.

Joohee joined our "friendly business office" team in 2023 and works closely with Amy Andres and Greg Omland.

Joohee was born in Korea, moved to Malaysia for 8 months, then to India at the age of six. Joohee considers India her second home as she spent considerable time there in high school and her husband's career.

Joohee's husband, Joon, and two sons moved to RDU 9 years ago. They are grateful for the blue sky, clean air, and abundant water which some parts of the world cannot experience.

Joohee's eager to use her financial and analytical gifts for the glory of God at the Bible Church.

Lynelle began attending CHBC after relocating from Houston in 2017. She and her husband Colin have four children.

Lynelle's background is in vocal performance, opera, choral singing and directing, and church music ministry. Her days are filled up with homeschooling, kids' extracurricular activities, quality time with family and friends, and lots of audio books.

In addition to being involved with the music ministry at CHBC, she sings with a choir based in Greensboro called The Bel Canto Company. In the future she hopes to become a counselor.

Mary Allen works closely with the College Ministry (Martin Shin) and CHBC en Espanol (Gaby Correa).

Having originally been born and raised in Venezuela, Mary came to the USA in 1994, and moved from Florida to Pittsboro, NC 23 years ago. She and her daughter Kendra started attending CHBC in 2005.

Mary enjoys working in her garden, reading and volunteering.

Having originally been born and raised in Africa, Mary moved from the Central Coast in California 8 years ago with her husband, Gabe, and three kids. They have learned how to survive the humid summers of NC and now call this home, relishing the real experience of the four seasons.

Mary has been teaching for many years, initially as a High School teacher in the public school arena and then as a homeschool teacher for co-ops, and also as an ESL instructor for Alamance Community College.

Mary enjoys spending time with her family, grabbing coffee or walking with friends, working in her garden, reading, and eating quality chocolate.

Rachel made the move to North Carolina from Southern California and is excited to be able to call Bible Church home. She spent a few years in the interior design & architecture industry and is passionate about the potential for art and design to echo the redemption of Christ and foster human flourishing.

Rachel has served with high schoolers in camping ministry and at her home churches over the years and loves getting to walk alongside students as they grow in their knowledge & love for Christ and His Kingdom.

Rachel enjoys spending her free time making art, reading, or sitting on the beach with an iced coffee in hand - but is happiest when she's filling her role as Auntie Rach to her nieces and nephew (sister to Chelsea Grant).

Tischan was born in South Africa, moved to Utah when she was two, then to North Carolina at the age of ten. Tischan considers NC her home as she has been here for over 15 years and is an alum of both the NC School of Science and Math as well as UNC Chapel Hill. Tischan's husband, Jedediah, is a biopharma consultant, and they have two sons - aged 3 and 5 years. Tischan and her family enjoy everything outdoors from hiking to kayaking to berry picking!

Tischan was previously a stay-at-home mom for the past three years, but prior to that, she worked as a laboratory manager at UNC for three years. She is excited to be in a role that furthers God's kingdom!

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and baking, traveling, and reading.

Eli is a senior at UNC Chapel Hill majoring in nursing. Upon his graduation in May, he plans to work in a hospital in the RTP area in an intensive care unit (ICU). In the long term, he plans to pursue graduate school to become a nurse anesthetist (CRNA) or nurse practitioner (NP).

Outside of school, Eli enjoys leading worship for his campus ministry, RUF, serving the community through nursing school organizations, going to the gym, playing any/all sports, and working and interning at UNC Medical Center.

Eli has been attending CHBC and College Collective since August 2020 and has served and led the College Collective worship team since January 2021. He is excited to become more involved in the CHBC worship team!

Elias is originally from Marietta, GA, but recently moved to Chapel Hill, NC, after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill in May 2023 with a degree in Biology. Currently, he is working as a Research Assistant in the Cardiology Department of the UNC School of Medicine while applying to medical school. Elias has attended CHBC ever since he was a college freshman, and he has thoroughly enjoyed his experience being a part of the church community. He eagerly looks forward to intentionally serving the college ministry and church as a whole.