Our staff team supports our disciple-making efforts in the life of the church.
Pastors
Ayo Omopariola
Lead Pastor
Pastor Ayo Omopariola serves as the Planting and Lead Pastor of The West Church, where he is responsible for preaching, casting vision, and providing overall spiritual leadership for the congregation.
Tim Luckey
Missional Outreach Pastor
Directs the church’s missional outreach through building and strengthening partnerships between The West Church, community organizations, and local residents to address both spiritual and tangible needs within the Alief community.
Corey Paul
Leadership and Creative Pastor
Leads the Leadership Development Ministry and oversees creative storytelling, equipping leaders to discover, develop, and deploy their God-given gifts.
Emmanuel Oyeniran
Global Missions Pastor
Oversees global missions partnerships and cultivates a church-wide culture of prayer dependence, ensuring we remain a praying church, not just a church that prays.
Deacons and Deaconesses
David Klinger
Stewardship Deacon
Oversees the faithful stewardship of the church's financial resources, ensuring accountability and wise management of all God has entrusted to us.
Tosin Yusuf
Member Care Deaconess
Ensures that both physical and spiritual needs of our members are met by connecting them to the wider church family and assisting with resources to help meet their needs.
LaTonia Oyeniran
Women's Ministry Deaconess
Provides spiritual oversight and leadership for the West Women’s Ministry, cultivating Christ-centered discipleship and meaningful fellowship among women.
Staff
Boma Cheetham-West
Church Admin
Provides administrative support for the day-to-day operations of The West Church, helping ministry run smoothly behind the scenes.
Mariam Nduku
West Kids Ministry
Leads children's ministry, ensuring kids experience a fun, safe, and gospel-centered environment where they learn to love and follow Jesus.
Ministry Team Leads
Heather Klinger
Resource Table Ministry
Provides biblically-grounded books and resources that nurture the spiritual formation of our community.
Jessica Randall
Worship Ministry
Leads the congregation in gospel-centered worship, using music to exalt Christ and invite all of God's people to participate in giving Him praise.
Emmanuel Oyeniran
Prayer Team Ministry
Cultivates a culture of prayer dependence, leading intercession for the church, its members, and the Alief community.
Ron Hill
Media Team Ministry
Handles livestream production, audio/visual support, and digital media to extend the reach of our Sunday gatherings and storytelling.
Paige Edoimioya
Hospitality Ministry
Creates a warm, welcoming environment where every person—member or visitor—feels valued from the moment they arrive until they leave.
Nick Burroughs
Operations Ministry
Ensures the logistical and operational excellence of Sunday gatherings and church events, handling setup, teardown, and facility coordination.
Ashley Mancillas
Nursery Ministry
Cares for infants and toddlers in a secure, nurturing environment so parents can fully engage in worship and community.
Ugonna Onyekwere
Hospitality Ministry
Creates a warm, welcoming environment where every person—member or visitor—feels valued from the moment they arrive until they leave.
Kayle Porter
Leadership Ministry
Supports the equipping and development of leaders across all ministry areas through The West Way training and ongoing coaching.