Pastor Juan grew up in Florida before his calling to ministry led him to rest in North Carolina. He was, and is, passionate about all sports but soccer is at the core of his sports love, which he played all through college. He studied at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago where he received his Bachelor in Pastoral Studies with a minor in Bible and Theology. He was called to Christ Church in Hickory where he now lives with his wife Andrea and their two children “the twins”.

He enjoys the home he and his wife have created in this extended community and embraces it as theirs. Catawba, Iredell, and Alexander Counties have grown to hold a special place in his heart. Pastor Juan is thrilled to get to serve the amazing people within this region of North Carolina.

Jacob grew up as a military child moving all over the globe. While moving with his Christian parents and brother, Jacob was always involved in exploring new territory, joining activities in his local church, and playing sports like football, baseball, and basketball. At the age of 17, God showed him the way and Jacob committed his life to Jesus. Jacob always had aspirations of playing football in college and was recruited by Lenoir-Rhyne University where he played for 5 years.

 Between 17 and 19 years of age, God called Jacob to be a Mental Health Counselor and Student Pastor. In preparation, he proceeded to acquire his Bachelor's degree in Religious Development with a Minor in Psychology. He then pursued a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He has worked as a Counselor for three and a half years at Pediatric Advanced Therapy and continues to treat kids and families daily which he views as another avenue of ministry. This gives him the opportunity to serve the needs of hundreds of families in the Iredell County area. Jacob lives in Statesville and enjoys disc golf, gardening, and spending time with friends.  He is excited and honored to serve and shepherd the youth ministry at the Statesville Campus.

Kevin and Haley Franks have been part of Christ Church-Northside for three years. Kevin gave his life to Christ and was baptized in 2022, and since then, he and Haley have been passionate about guiding the next generation of fully devoted followers of Jesus.
They have three daughters who also attend Northside and are deeply involved in ministry. Haley has served in CCKids' preschool class for the past two years and is now excited to join Kevin in student ministry. Kevin has been a student leader for a year and a half, helping teens grow spiritually and build strong relationships with God.
Their mission is to equip students to grow in their faith, develop as leaders, and serve others with a Christ-centered heart. They look forward to walking alongside students as they deepen their faith and step into God's calling for their lives.