PASTORS & STAFF
Mike Eiras is the lead pastor at Parker’s Creek, where he has served since March 2018. He grew up in Nashville and has spent the last 20 years as a pastor in Ohio. (Please don’t hold that against him, he still has more UT orange and white in his closet than Buckeye scarlet and gray.) Mike and his wife, Cheri, have been married for 40 years and have two sons, Brad and Jordan, and daughters-in-law, Rebecca and Bethany and two grandbabies! Mike and Cheri enjoy getting to know people and, especially, helping people grow in their walk with Christ. Mike also enjoys serving as an Adjunct Professor for Liberty University, where he has taught Apologetics and World Religion as an online professor for many years. When he’s not spending time with his family or the church, Mike enjoys being outside with the top off his Jeep and a hike in the woods or a day on the lake.
Senior Pastor:
Mike Eiras
Joel Phillips the music director at Parker’s Creek, has held this role since February 2020. He and his wife, Tatianna, have been attending Parker’s Creek since the summer of 2019. They have four adorable children: Kathryn, Henry, Melody and Samuel. Joel’s passion for music began in his music-loving family, and he has been playing music for over 15 years in various churches and bands. Additionally, Joel has spent the last decade working behind the scenes in the music industry, specializing in the building of professional audio equipment. When he’s not immersed in music or spending time with his family, you might find him perfecting his meat-smoking skills in the backyard!
Music Director:
Joel Phillips
Wes and Betty Leos are part of the Student Ministry Leadership team. They have 4 children, mostly young adults, and two puppies. They moved to middle Tennessee in 2013 and started attending Parker’s Creek soon after. They started serving with the Student Ministry team in 2021 after serving as chaperones during summer camp. They enjoy serving in the church and discipling students. When not serving in the church, Betty is often tending to their chickens, working in the garden, painting, or crocheting something. Wes enjoys playing disc golf and watching the latest adventure of the cape crusader known as Batman.
Student Ministry Leaders:
Wes and Betty Leos
Jason and Brandi Cox are long time members of Parker’s Creek. They have 3 children and 2 dogs. When not serving within the church Jason is a race car enthusiast and enjoys attending races. Brandi loves to find her way to the beach. Together, they enjoy taking cruises and visiting new places.
Jason and Brandi joined the Student Ministry Team in June 2021 and enjoy the relationships that are being built with the students and their families.
Jason and Brandi joined the Student Ministry Team in June 2021 and enjoy the relationships that are being built with the students and their families.
Student Ministry Leaders:
Jason and Brandi Cox
“Then Jesus came to them and said,
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20
