Our Team
Josh Finklea
LEAD PASTOR
Josh Finklea has been the Lead Pastor at The Rock since 2015. He has been in ministry for all of his adult life and pastored in several churches in the midwest before coming to South Carolina. Josh has also traveled extensively around the US and the world helping This Gen realize they matter to Jesus. When he isn’t doing ministry you will often find him on the golf course or relaxing on his deck.
Josh and his wife Krista met while they were in college. Josh went to Cincinnati Christian University and Krista went to Indiana University. They have committed their lives to helping This Gen find what matters. Josh by working through the church and coaching. Krista through working as an educator in the public school system. They have four kids, a daughter-in-law, and two amazing grand kids. As a family they love sports, traveling, and sitting outside together.
Kevin Wehr
XP/ South Strand Campus
I love Jesus, family, books, UFC, good comedy and great food…mostly in that order!
Abbey Finklea
This Gen resident
Heyyyy! I work with the elementary kids but otherwise you can find me working at one of our 3 coffee bar locations. I’m currently a biology major studying to one day become a pediatrician.
Adrian Robertson Finance/ special need director
A.J. Edwards
AJ is a 22 year old dude who loves the simple things in life. Sharing laughs, spending time with friends and exercising. With a huge heart for God and special Education he is pursuing ministry. Kidzrock is his happy place, connecting with children and families and leading an atmosphere that is excited and passionate about Jesus. He is a proud uncle of his niece Lyani.
Amanda Mitchell
C3 Bar Manager
Daughter of Christ. Wife to Matthew. Mama to Coop. Cortado drinker.
Andrew Salley
Connections pastor
Andrew is a Conway native. He graduated from Conway High School in 2016 and graduated from Coastal Carolina University in 2022 with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree. He loves to spend time outdoors, play golf, and spend time with friends and family. Most importantly, he loves to serve God wherever and however he can. He would love to connect with you!
Ashley Doorman
Executive Team |Family Advocate
Executive Team | Family Advocate
Brooke Harris
This Gen assistant
Hellooooo my name is Brooke, some people call me Brookie, Brooklyn, or just Brooke will do! My favorite place is any where outdoors! I love traveling and trying new coffee shops! I also love hanging with kiddos! I’m a kid at heart!
Cade flowers
Creative | Production Resident
Cade is from Marion SC, and is Bojangles’ biggest fan. He loves spending time with others and sharing laughs along with doing all things creative.
Casey shannon
Lead Production pastor
Casey is originally from Atlanta. He has been in Church production since 2011. Married to his wife Maddy since 2012. Has 4 cats that ARE HIS CHILDREN. Loves to travel especial to the mountains.
Clay Finklea
Lead This Gen Pastor
In the words of John Paul Jones, “I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way.”
Danielle Todd
C3 Coffee Manager
☀️🌊🏕🍉☕️
Wife of Blake. Lover of Jesus, family, friends, nature, and all things warm. Always up for an adventure.
Drew Neugebauer
This Gen resident South Strand
Drew is originally from Toledo, Ohio but moved to Surfside Beach in 2014. Drew is currently pursuing a Biblical Studies degree at Colorado Christian University and loves to learn as much as possible. She has a passion for mentoring and leading students and specifically middle-high school age girls. Her hobbies include collecting disco balls, driving with the windows down while blaring folk music, and having spontaneous dance parties and adventures with friends!
Erik roberts
Ministry Assistant, Re:generation Recovery Men’s Director
Erik is married to Rachel and together they enjoy raising their two kids Grace and Gabriel. Erik grew up in Long island, New York and graduated from The State University of New York Collage at Brockport. Erik and Rachel have been at The Rock since 2016. Erik joined The Rock Staff in 2020 after being involved in the start up of The Rock’s recovery/discipleship ministry-re:generation. Before joining The Rock’s staff, Erik worked in the fitness industry for 21 years. He fully surrendered his life to Jesus in 2001. Some of Erik’s greatest joys include: spending time with the love of his life, Rachel, his family, anything baseball, spending time in the mountains and Italian food. Erik has a heart for helping others experience God’s goodness and redemption.
Gwen Williams
Pastoral Care Leader
I moved from NJ to Conway in January 2017. I have been apart of Rock since May 2017. I’ve been married to my husband Jeff for 29 years and have four sons and three grandchildren. Some of my favorite things are: fruit snacks, strawberry sour patch kids, pizza, a good book and being with the people I love. You will always find me in the lobby area of our church. Come say “hi” when you see me. I would love to meet you!
Holt Pope
Campus worship Pastor
Hey, I'm Holt! I was born and raised right here in Horry County and am a mom and wife. Serving in worship ministry for the past 25+ years, I love being able to lead moments of worship and see how God can move a room of people through music. Outside of ministry, I've worked in the advertising and marketing world for the past 20 years as a creative. Combining my love of worship and creative has been a lifelong dream of mine that I'm grateful to do every day at the Rock!
Jackie Lee Graham
Kidzrock Resident
Jackie Lee is born in raised in Conway, South Carolina. She is a college student at Coastal Carolina University. Jackie Lee loves to read, sing, help, and hangout with her people.
Hi! My name is Kayla — I’d love to chat with you over coffee sometime! I love family, community, education, and Jesus. I’m currently a Master’s Level student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Capella University (I graduate in March 2023)! I have a huge passion for worship culture and music. If I’m not studying Psychology or hanging out at the Rock, you will probably find me cuddling my couch with my dogs, a blanket, and binging a good book or TV show.
Kayla O’rilley
Production & Worship Resident
Marry Beth Gallagher
Young Adult Coordinator/Office Admin
Mary Beth is from NY but moved to the Grand strand in her teens! She’s currently in college & is all for target runs, a Disney trip and anything cheetah print. Her heart beats for kiddos, her fam, and community! She would love to connect with you!
Matt Mitchell
C3 General Manager / Pastor
Child of Jesus, Husband to Amanda, Father to Cooper, hunter of things.
McKenna Chance
Worship/creative/production resident
McKenna is the youngest of three children and has three adorable dogs. McKenna has led worship since she was 13 years old and has two parents that led worship for over 20 years. She loves Italian food, dinosaurs/dragons, and hugs. She also believes that jazz music is the best music to ever be introduced into the planet Earth.
Michael Bensfield
Aynor This Gen Pastor
Benny married his middle school sweetheart Samantha and has three wonderfully crazy children Kate, Lila, Jack. He enjoys all the tacos and disc golf Fridays.
Married to my high school sweetheart for 14 years. Mom of 5. Always excited to hear about a new Art Gallery opening.
Paola Hogan
Aynor Children’s Director
Payton Anderucci
Conway This Gen Pastor
Hello there My name is Peyton Andreucci I am our Conway ThisGen Pastor and I have a passion for helping High School and Middle School students become disciples of Jesus and helping them find community. I love sports and my favorite sports teams are the Tennessee Volunteers, Tennessee Titans, Memphis Grizzlies, and the Nashville Predators. I also love reading, and spending time with my family, my beautiful girlfriend Drew Neugebauer, and my friends.
If I could describe myself through any song it would be Rocky Top
Rachel has years of experience in early childhood. She loves the little ones and being able to share Jesus with them! Rachel also loves to read, drink coffee, and laugh! She's in her element if she's in her kitchen cooking for others. Her family is her greatest treasure and If you haven't met her you should! she's a hoot!
Rachel Roberts
Early Childhood Director / ReGen Women's Director
Scott Jhonson
Aynor Campus pastor
Bears. Beats. Battlestar Galactica.
Born and raised in Conway. Retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 2018 and moved back home with my beautiful wife and two children. Studied Criminal Justice at USC and AMU. This is the best job I've ever had...and I use to be paid to blow things up.
Stewart Richardson
Facilities Director
Tyler Batts
Lead Worship Pastor
Tyler is married to Sammy-Kaye and they have a beautiful baby girl, Junia. Tyler is a graduate of North Greenville University with a degree in Marketing and has served in Worship and Creative roles for the past 10 years. He loves black coffee, chorizo tacos, and thinks hot sauce should accompany every dish.
Will is a North Carolina native currently pursuing a degree in marketing. He loves song-writing, spending time at the beach, and hanging out with his Golden Retriever, Armando.