Meet Our Team
Our Pastors: Matthew & Siobhan Oliver
SENIOR PASTORS
Pastors Matthew and Siobhan Oliver Pastors Matthew and Siobhan Oliver have a great passion for God and are on an all-out pursuit to encounter Him, love on people, and see this region be blessed. They are not satisfied to just preach about God’s love; they want everyone, everywhere, to experience His love personally.
God is at work in this region, and Matthew and Siobhan have invested their family, their hearts and their lives to partner with the good things that God is doing in our community. Their heart is to build more than just a church, but to also see hearts ignited, dreams and passions stirred, and to see each person in this community successful in what God has called them to.
Matthew & Siobhan met in Bible College in 1998 and have been leading ministries since graduating. They have passionate hearts for the Lord and their community. Believing that “the church” is much more than a service, they have invested themselves into the region. Through opening several small businesses and serving the community in practical ways, they have proven to be both spiritual leaders and community leaders. Matthew and Siobhan have built a sense community amongst business owners in the region; and have become both influential voices and innovators for their industry. They have been married for 22 years and have five children.
In addition to pastoring The Family Church and running their businesses, Matthew is an author who has published several books: 40 Days of Greatness, 40 Days to a Healthy Heart, Victorious, Taking Back the Night, and the upcoming The Donkey and the Flea, he co-authored Victorious with Siobhan.
Siobhan, originally from England, has a heart for worship and spent several years traveling the world leading prophetic worship. She loves her local community and utilizes her creative talents to help businesses make transforming changes to optimize their presence and market share. Her greatest passion is partnering with other people’s dreams to help them fulfill their pursuits. Siobhan co-authored Victorious with Matthew, and illustrated their upcoming book The Donkey and the Flea.
MEET OUR PASTORAL TEAM
Dr. Dennis Dohner
SENIOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Dennis has served as the Senior Associate Pastor at The Family Church since 2013, where he oversees ministry leaders and is involved in the day-to-day pastoral care. He served 20 years as an itinerant minister traveling throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and Scandinavia, where he brought a message of Hope, Fearlessness, and Thanksgiving to churches all over the world. Dennis has trained and equipped ministry teams/leaders in 15 nations in how to make Inner Healing quick, easy, inexpensive, and easily reproducible.
Dennis has a BS in business, a MA in Divinity, and a PhD of Ministries. He has co-authored, with Kristine, 21 Days of ThanksLiving, Got Jesus. Now What?, Finding Your Joy at Christmas, and Finding Your Peace. Finding Your Freedom is soon to be released.
Dennis and Kristine have seven children and eight grandchildren.
Kristine Dohner
TRANSFORMATION MINISTRY
Kristine has been ministering in the area of reconciling hearts and relationships over two decades. She has seen many get healed spiritually, physically, and emotionally through prayer and healing ministries. Kristine believes that healing is simple… just like the cross, and that God makes it available for all His kids. She pastors the Transformation Ministry at The Family Church, where she counsels, overseas the Healing and Inner Healing Ministries, Intercessory Prayer, the Discipleship program, the Pastoral Licensing program, and Biblical Education. Her passion is to raise up and equip people with Kingdom truths, so that they may be empowered to fulfill their destiny.
Kristine has a heart for her community and has enjoyed the privilege of being involved in the business community and serving her city as a commissioner on several commissions, since 2015. She is certified in Brainspotting Trauma Therapy, and works at the Theta Wellness Center, where she has been able to help many in their healing journey.
Along with Dennis, she has co-authored 21 Days of ThanksLiving and Got Jesus. Now What? Finding Your Joy at Christmas, Finding Your Peace, and Finding Your Freedom is soon to released.
Kristine and Dennis have seven children and eight grandchildren.
She has also written Blessings: Unlocking God’s Treasure.
Auston Oliver
CAMPUS PASTOR
Auston has been with The Family Church since 2008. At a young age, while homeless, he had to drop out of school to go work to support his family. In his twenties, Auston went back to school and earned his high school diploma. Now he is currently finishing up a degree in degree in business, and has recently opened his first restaurant.
Administration is not new to Auston. In his years at Family, he has been involved in both overseeing and building several ministries: Club Retro (an all-ages music venue), The Spot Youth, and he remains active in working with youth and promoting the music scene, both inside and outside the walls of the church.
In 2016, Auston became an Oliver when he was adopted by Matthew and Siobhan. Having experienced God’s faithfulness, protection, and provision throughout the all the challenges of his difficult life, Auston has a heart to see people encounter God’s love, through the building of genuine friendships and community.
Siobhan Oliver
WORSHIP PASTOR
Siobhan, originally from England, was radically saved with her family when she was eight years old. A classically-trained musician, she has had a passion for worship since that time. She began leading the congregation of the small church she was a part of in worship at the age of 12.
Siobhan met her husband, Matthew, in Bible College in 1998, and they have been leading ministries since graduating. Siobhan traveled the world for several years, leading prophetic worship. Then, God called her and her husband, Matthew, to plant deep roots in their community. She has been at the Family Church since that time.
Siobhan loves her local community; and is heavily invested in her region through the businesses she and Matthew own. She further utilizes her creative talents to help businesses make transforming changes to optimize their presence and market share. Her greatest passion is to partner with other people’s dreams to help them fulfill their pursuits.
We are blessed that after taking a break for eight years, Siobhan has returned to lead worship for our church family.
Renee Gurnaby
CHILDREN’S PASTOR
Renee has a passion for all children to feel inclusively welcomed and cared for, including those with special needs. Her desire is to create an exciting place for children to learn about, experience, and grow in their relationship with God, as well as with each other. Her mission is to teach children to love God and love others. She has a way of teaching biblical foundation in fun ways that are also memorable for the kids.
Renee has a way of focusing on the details to make “church” a safe environment for transformational learning. She is committed, not only to the children, but to partnering with parents so they can help their kids succeed.
Renee is married to David and they have four children.
Shannon & Michelle Carrier
YOUTH PASTORS
The Spot is a place for Jr. & Sr. High students to get together, discover who they are, and learn how to not only survive, but thrive as they become the World Changers they were created to be. We believe that every individual is born with a unique “superpower” and is destined for greatness. Join us each week as we get together to have fun, experience God, and create community. Shannon and Michelle have pastored youth for over 14 years.
MEET YOUR MINISTRY PASTORS AND LEADERS
Ann Cheney
COMMUNION MINISTRY LEADER
At The Family Church, anyone who believes in Jesus can participate in Communion. It is an opportunity for each of us to search our hearts, finding the places that need to be reconciled to Him. Ann has been with The Family Church since 2015, and has overseen Communion preparations for Sunday services since 2016. She is also involved with the In-Touch Group (a group of women who stay in touch with all the church members on a regular basis).
Zachary Price
THE BREW MINISTRY LEADER
The Brew offers coffee and complimentary donuts on a weekly basis before Sunday service. It is an important ministry to the church, not only to regular attenders, but also to visiting guests. The Brew ministry is a great place to make people feel welcome and provide a way to feel more comfortable engaging others. Zachary has been a part of The Family Church since 2008 and started as a cashier at The Brew, learning the ropes. After a four and a half year college hiatus, he returned to run the Brew in 2019. He has become a great Barista and likes that he can provide a service to The Family and our guests.
Travis & Pastor Jaime Partlow
iBELONG MINISTRY LEADERS
People who are new to the Family Church often wonder, “How do I get plugged in?” Twice a year we have a “Meet & Greet the Pastors” gathering right after church. The following three weeks Travis and Jaime teach iBelong at the same time. iBelong is a great opportunity to learn what we believe at The Family Church, about your spiritual gifting, and how you can get involved. The Partlows have been journeying with the Family Church since 2015.
Dixie Weyel
INNER HEALING MINISTRY PASTOR
Our Inner Healing team members are trained volunteers who help you identify, through Spirit-led prayer, the roots of a challenge or recurring life pattern. God is a good Father, and His truth brings freedom where there has been bondage. The team members are committed to making your Inner Healing appointment a safe environment for you. Many report incredible freedom and peace from just one appointment! Dixie has been part of The Family Church since 2012.
Nini Dow
SPIRIT CAFE PASTOR
At The Family Church we believe that all the gifts of the spirit are still alive, relevant, and active for believers today. Spirit Café is your opportunity to experience God’s Goodness through a “menu” of ministries, including: Healing ministry, Prophetic ministry, Inner Healing ministry, and Dream Interpretation. Spirit Café is a wonderful opportunity for people to experience the gifts of the Spirit. Nini, has been an integral part of many ministries over her 10+ years at the Family Church.
Jamie Partlow
WOMEN'S MINISTRY PASTOR
Jaime leads the Women’s Ministry with much corporate experience as a strong female leader equipped with knowledge, experience, and relentless curiosity. The Women’s ministry provides a safe place for women to gain confidence in who God says they are, to experience His love, and to get rooted in understanding of the Word through meaningful connection. Jaime’s heart is to guide, inspire, and motivate women to discover their passions, purpose, and to maximize their full potential.
Tim Price
FOYER MINISTRY PASTOR
Foyer volunteers help the ushers make sure the foyer is set up for Sunday morning service. This includes readying the tables and chairs, the fountains, televisions, signs in place, and more. They also help with those in the foyer who may need ministry (prayer etc.) and help direct people to where they need to go. service. Tim has been a part of The Family Church ministries since 2009.
Dennis & Kristine Dohner
PASTORAL COUNSELING PASTORS
For those who have deeper or foundational wounding, there is one-on-one pastoral counseling available. This allows for building of healing and behavior momentum, coupled with new life skill development. Our pastoral counselors utilize a prayer-led Inner Healing model that focuses on revealing the root of errant belief systems and behaviors to bring lasting change. Pastoral counseling allows line-upon-line, precept-upon-precept healing to occur.
Judy Anderson
PRAYER MINISTRY PASTOR
At The Family Church, we believe in the power of prayer; we know that when we pray, something happens; when we pray more, more happens. Our Intercessory Prayer and ePrayer ministries present opportunities to go before the throne room of God, in unity, to both bless and war on behalf of our church body, the region, and those in authority over us. Judy has been with the Family Church since 1982 and, in addition to leading Intercessory Prayer, she is involved with the Women’s Ministry, Altar Ministry, Inner Healing Ministry, and Home Groups.
Mike Cheney
USHER MINISTRY LEADER
You will see our Ushers helping in many ways. They are often to the first to arrive at the church and the last to leave. In addition to readying the building for service, they are the ones who assist attenders to their seat and helps accommodate those who have special needs or requirements. Our ushers have a heart to serve, and do so with a smile. Mike has been with The Family Church since 2015 and has been involved in ushering since 2016.