Our Team

OUR TEAM

Pastor Kyle Thompson

My main responsibilities at SouthPark Church include casting vision, teaching at the weekend worship services, and leading the staff. I am an ordained United Methodist pastor. I am a graduate of High Point University and Harvard University. I am married to Lora and we have two sons.

Pastor Kyle Thompson

Senior Pastor email
Tom Schnitzlein

My areas of ministry include adult faith development, congregational care, outreach, and worship. I am a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University and Duke University, and am ordained in the United Methodist Church. I am happily married to Cristy. We have a daughter.

Tom Schnitzlein

Director of Discipleship email
Whitney Erickson

I am thankful for the opportunity to help our church’s smallest members engage with their faith and with God’s goodness in both practical and meaningful ways. My husband, Jonathan plays drums in the modern service. We have two children who are active in the children’s ministry.

Whitney Erickson

Director of Children's Ministry
Bradley Kirksey

I lead a combined youth ministry (grades 6-12) for SouthPark Church and three of our sister United Methodist Churches: Saint Andrew’s, Sedgefield, and Woodlawn! I grew up in Florida and am a graduate of the University of Central Florida and Reformed Theological Seminary. I enjoy playing chess, reading, and following sports.

Bradley Kirksey

Director of Youth Ministry email
John Stafford

I lead the music in the traditional worship space by directing the choir and handbells as well as playing the pipe organ and piano. I also serve as the church’s administrative assistant. Outside the church, I play, arrange and compose for the Salisbury Symphony as well as direct music for several area theaters. I am married to Mary and we have two grown sons. Will (and Paige) live in the Ballantyne area and Kevin lives in New York City.

John Stafford

Director of Traditional Music & Administrative Assistant email
Jenni McKeown

My main responsibilities are to build relationships with the community and to lead our hospitality ministry. I'm a graduate of Florida State University and worked for Marriott for 18 years as a Senior Event Manager. I’m a life-long United Methodist and have served God in the church since I was 10. I’m married to Shawn and we have 3 sweet boys.

Jenni McKeown

Director of Events and Hospitality email
Leonardo solis

HI! I oversee all SouthPark Church internal/external communications and lead the AVL and worship productions. As a professional Audio Engineer/Visual Mixed Media Artist of 17 years I’ve been lucky enough to travel the world, experience beautiful and eclectic cultures and work with incredible communities. I am glad to serve the SouthPark Church community and bring my experience to this thriving gathering.

Leonardo solis

Director of Communications and Interim Production Director email
Denise Spittle

I manage the SouthPark Church office and the administration of its finances. I am a life-long Methodist, and have been serving in the church since I was a teenager. I am married to my husband Roger. We have 2 grown sons and 4 grandchildren, who are the light of our lives.

Denise Spittle

Office Manager email
Shawn McKeown

I oversee the building, advise & assist on facility projects, and work with vendors on life safety & HVAC systems. I like the Detroit Sports teams the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, & Pistons. I have three boys and a beautiful wife. I love breakfast food, but pancakes are just another dessert and should not be marketed as a healthy breakfast option.

Shawn McKeown

Facilities Manager email

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