thrive STAFF

The staff and leadership here at Thrive Church is comprised of men and women who love, care, and pray for every single person in the church. If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them.

  • Keith RowelL

    Executive Pastor/chesterfield Campus Pastor

    Keith oversees our Chesterfield Campus. If you are interested in serving or getting plugged into a small group. Connect with him at keith@thrivechurch.me



  • mark thomas

    richmond city CAMPUS PASTOR

    Pastor Mark is our campus pastor at the Thrive Richmond Campus. He oversees all aspects of ministry at the Richmond Campus. Connect with him mark@thrivechurch.me



  • jUSTIN MORRIS

    OPERATIONS PASTOR

    Central staff

    Justin handles the operations of the church. He oversees administration, finances, and facilities as well as working with various ministry teams and leading small groups. 

    Connect with him at justin@thrivechurch.me


  • Andrew & Elizabeth Strunk

    Worship Leaders

    cenTRAL staff

    Andrew and Elizabeth lead our Worship Teams at both of our locations. They have led worship for many years. They have a passion for seeing people connect to God through music and the arts. Connect with them at worship@thrivechurch.me

  • VICTOR CANAS

    MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

    central staff

    Victor works in updating the website information as well as our videos, pictures, sermon designs, etc. Connect with him at media@thrivechurch.me


  • BONNIE CONRAD

    THRIVE KIDS DIRECTOR

    chesterfield Campus

    Bonnie has been serving in kids ministry for over 15 years. She loves to teach kids the Bible in creative ways. You can find her most Sundays at the Kids Sign In Table in our foyer. Connect with her at bonnie@thrivechurch.me

  • BRIAN SEYMOUR

    CARE PASTOR AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS TEAM DIRECTOR

    Chesterfield campus

    Brian Seymour oversees our First Impressions Team and also serves as a Care Pastor for those who are sick, shut-in and in need of assistance. Brian owns the Drafting Shoppe, Granite Services, and holds a Masters Degree from Southwestern Christian University. Connect with him at brian@thrivechurch.me

  • Dave Danks

    Next Gen pastor

    Richmond City Campus

    Dave loves leading and serving the Next Generation. He leads our Thrive Kids and Thrive Student Ministries at our Richmond City Campus. He also assists the Campus Pastor with various administrative task. Connect with him at dave@thrivechurch.me.

  • PETE & JESSICA STCLAIR

    STUDENT MINISTRY LEADERS

    Chesterfield campus

    Pete and Jessica StClair lead the Thrive Student Ministry at the Chesterfield Campus. 

    You will find a place for your pre-teen or teen to have fun, be engaged and grow in Christ. 

    Connect with them at pete@thrivechurch.me or jessica@thrivechurch.me

  • Phil & Nicole McKinney

    Worship Leaders

    Richmond City Campus

    Phil and Nicole lead the Worship Team at our Richmond City Campus. They enjoy connecting people through worship and serve in leading small groups throughout the year.

  • AARON ZIERK

    RICHMOND CAMPUS ASSOCIATE PASTOR

    Aaron Zierk works in the Coast Guard, and serves as our Associate Campus Pastor at the Richmond Campus. He helps lead, manage, organize and offer pastoral ministry to the congregation. Connect with Aaron at aaron@thrivechurch.me

  • ALYESE HARRIS

    PRAYER TEAM LEADER AND ASSISTANT PASTOR

    chesterfield campus

    Pastor Alyese has many years of experience in ministry. She is one of Thrive's Board Members. She also oversees our prayer counselor ministry. Connect with her at  alyese@thrivechurch.me