Our Staff

Christy Brubaker-Pastor

I have been actively involved in the ministry for over 20 years. My passion is to see people come into a relationship with Jesus Christ and to see them grow in their walk with Him. I am a graduate of Liberty University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Religion and a minor in Church Ministries. I am an author, and I love writing songs, plays and poems as well. My husband and I have two beautiful daughters, and two precious grandsons.

Lonnie Brubaker- Media/Audio Tech

While I currently work for Piedmont Candy Company, I also serve as the audio and visual technician at Radiate. I have a passion for behind-the-scenes ministry, whether it be setting up and adjusting the sound on Sunday mornings or editing the Sunday service video throughout the week. I also serve on the praise and worship team, playing bass or drums.

Chris Slack- Worship Leader/Youth Leader

I have been involved in ministry for over 25 years. My beautiful wife Angela and I have been married for nine years. Together, we served and later led an inner-city ministry in Thomasville for six years. In addition to leading the youth, I also serve on the Worship Team and play the drums, as well as assisting in outreach events. It is my passion to reach young people, giving them hope in Jesus while helping them reach their full potential in Him.

Angela Slack- Youth Leader

As a leader of Lighthouse Youth Ministry, I have a background of multiple years in Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry. I also participate in flag ministry and serve on the Outreach Team. My husband and I are former leaders of an inner-city youth ministry in Thomasville which we led for six years. Our desire is to raise up youth who know they are in Christ and equip them to change the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Sherry Everhart- Children's Pastor

I have been involved in ministry for over 30 years, serving in different areas from nursery to adults. I love seeing the love of the Father, the grace of Jesus, and the power of the Holy Spirit transform lives. I graduated from Central Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry. For the last 18 years, my husband, Leroy and I have been the directors of a ministry called The Silent Witnesses Mime Team. We use sign language and drama to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have been married for 27 years.

Will Toro- Men's Ministry

As a born-again raised abroad in the island of Puerto Rico, God has given me the ability to understand and do ministry not only in my country but now here in the US. With over 25 years of experience in the church; today I help men understand their God given call, purpose, and destiny. God has called me to guide men with “Men 4 Him” into an authentic relationship with Christ according to the Scriptures. Manhood in our present culture today has been ostracized and it is our duty as men of God to help restore other men back to the original design. In 2021 I became an entrepreneur over WTJ Creative Concepts, LLC dealing with Marketing Strategies for new businesses and have been in Manufacturing as an Engineer for over 15 years. (AAS)

Liz Toro- Women's Ministry

Born and raised as a pastor’s child, God called me at the age of 9 by baptizing me in His Spirit. I was taken to Puerto Rico at 11 and from there helped my mom and dad raise several churches. In 2005, my husband and I came to the US to finish raising our 3 children and came to NC in 2006. I have been very active in the field working with the community as an Instructor/philanthropist within the secular and as an apostolic prophet/teacher in ministry. My goal with GEMS (God’s Eternal Maturing Saints) is to empower women to become the Proverbs 31 woman putting God’s guidance and Spirit first. I am an author, podcaster, founder and president of the NC 501C3 non-profit The Eagle Speaks, Inc. which includes: Heavenian Academy, Triple E Podcast and Republic LIGHT (Latinos In Government Honorary Team) I am presently a member of the Thomasville City Schools Board of Education. (DSL, MEd, BAECE)