Big House Church is led first and foremost by Jesus Christ as the head of the Church and the captain of our ship. We are Holy Spirit led in the day to day, knowing that the plans for us are from the Father. This staff & leadership team is committed to the surrendered abundant life in Jesus and the building up of His bride. It’s our joy and privilege to serve in the house of the Lord.
Executive Staff
Matt + kristi RUCKEL
Lead Pastor + Elder
matt@bighousechurch.com
Women’s Ministry Director
kristi@bighousechurch.com
IAN + annaliese THORNTON
Associate Pastor of Community and Discipleship
ian@bighousechurch.com
annaliese@bighousechurch.com
JACOB + OLIVIA DYER
Associate Pastor of Operations & Pastoral Care
jacob@bighousechurch.com
Worship Director
olivia@bighousechurch.com
Big House Staff
Cassidy Dooly
Director of Administration + Family Care
cassidy@bighousechurch.com
Justin + ELizabeth “Liz” Montgomery
Young Adults Directors
justin@bighousechurch.com
Communications Director
liz@bighousechurch.com
JOSH + ASHLEY Pope
Outreach Directors
outreach@bighousechurch.com
Adam Johnson
Community Life Pastor
adamjohnson@bighousechurch.com
will damron
Youth Pastor
will@bighousechurch.com
Stephanie Knowlton
Youth Assistant
stephanie.k@bighousechurch.com
Marcia Deeb
Kids Director
marcia.d@bighousechurch.com
Lucia Vasquez
Kids Assistant Director
lucia@bighousechurch.com
Casey Capra
Kids Assistant
Bonnie Sanford
Volunteer Coordinator
bonnie@bighousechurch.com
jayna deeb
Staff Intern
jayna@bighousechurch.com
Hope Wright
Prayer Room Director
hope@bighousechurch.com
SteVe Ruckel
Discipleship & Equipping Director
stephen@bighousechurch.com
Heidi Neefus
Audio / Visual Coordinator
merle shank
Ministry Support Pastor
Big House Elders
Steve elliott
(Wife Stacy)
frank Meadows
(wife Beth)
Steve Newton (Treasurer)
(Wife Lucy)
Lindsay Reed
(Wife Gina)
Andrew Root
(Wife Tara)
Pat Trompeter
(Wife Lisa)
Currently on 6 month leave of absence to prioritize marriage and care for aging parents.