Our deacons and ministry team leaders are instrumental in carrying out the mission and values of our church.
Jonathan Sams
Director of Equipping & Community Groups
Trey Rule
Director of Guest Services & College
Brandon Lopez
Production Lead
Sara Goede
Ministry Coordinator
Mike McKee
LEAD Pastor
Pastor Mike is the Founding and Lead Pastor at Image Church with the primary responsibilities of preaching, directing the church, and leading the staff and Elder team. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill and earned a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to planting Image Church, Pastor Mike was on staff at The Summit Church, under Pastor JD Greear. He is married to his wife Ashley and they have three kids, Adayln Grace, Braxton, and Cole.
Aaron Turner
EXECUTIVE Pastor
Pastor Aaron is the Executive Pastor serving alongside Pastor Mike. His primary responsibility is executing the vision God has given Image Church. Before joining Image Church, Pastor Aaron was on staff at The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, NC, serving as the Connections Pastor. While at The Summit Church, he earned a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.