At CapCity, we try to live and lead with open hands and light hearts—finding joy and humor wherever we can. The truth is, our staff is a bunch of imperfect people who are head-over-heels in love with Jesus and passionate about helping others discover His love and grace. We don’t always get it right, but every day we aim to live lives that reflect the calling God has placed on us.

As Doc often says, we’re willing to do anything short of sin to bring people face to face with Christ.

Meet the leadership team at Capital City—and if you’ve got questions, just click on a highlighted name below to connect with us!

Ben joined CapCity in 2022, serving alongside Dr. Pattison as Associate Minister. In August 2025, he stepped into the role of Lead Minister, where he now serves as the primary vision caster, teacher, and pastor of Capital City. Ben and his wife, Christina, also lead our Xrossroads Ministry for Young Adults, helping the next generation grow in faith and community.

Doc faithfully led Capital City as Lead Minister for 30 years, from 1995 to 2025. As he steps into a new season of ministry, he now serves as Teaching Pastor, where he continues to pour into our church family by leading CapCity’s Growth Ministry and helping others take their next steps in faith.

Jon has been part of the CapCity story since 1989, faithfully serving in a variety of roles over the years. These days, he keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes, managing the day-to-day operations of the church. On Sundays, you’ll often find him out front, leading our First Impressions teams and making sure everyone feels right at home.

Steve joined the CapCity team in 2013 and has been shaping powerful worship experiences ever since. As our Worship Minister, he thoughtfully designs each service to help our church connect deeply with God. On Sundays, you’ll find him on stage—guitar in hand and heart wide open—leading us in praise.

Vern jumped into ministry at CapCity not long after becoming a member in 2017—and he’s been all-in ever since. Known as the “Swiss Army knife” of our staff, Vern wears many hats with joy and excellence. On Sundays, you might spot him serving on the tech team. He also leads our OASIS group, pouring into the lives of our senior adults with wisdom, warmth, and heart.

Carol Ann joined the CapCity staff in May 2023, bringing with her a decade of experience teaching students with disabilities in Georgetown. She now serves with the Kentucky Department of Education, where she oversees the monitoring of special education programs across the state. On Sundays, you’ll find her leading our capABLE service at 11 AM in the Student Worship Center—creating a worship space where everyone is celebrated and included.

Erin joined the CapCity staff in January 2023 and now oversees the growth and development of our CapCity Kids ministry, serving children from birth through elementary school. On Sundays, you’ll often find her in the KidsZone, connecting with our elementary students. In November 2023, Erin earned her Ph.D. in Education and Social Change from Bellarmine University—a testament to her passion for learning and leadership.

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Originally from Kansas, Derek joined the CapCity staff in December 2023 and hit the ground running. As our Student Minister, he leads the charge in helping junior high and high school students grow in faith, connection, and purpose. On Sunday evenings from 6–8 PM, you’ll find him in the middle of the action—teaching, encouraging, and building community with our CapCity Students.

Jessica—known to most as “Miss Jess”—joined the CapCity team in 2016 as our Preschool Minister. She lovingly leads our littlest CapCity Kids, from birth through kindergarten, and faithfully equips the volunteers who serve alongside her. On Sunday mornings, you’ll find her in the preschool hallway with a warm smile, helping create a safe, joy-filled space where tiny hearts begin to discover God’s love.

Ben became part of the CapCity family on Easter Sunday in 2016, and in January 2020, he officially joined our staff team—bringing with him over three decades of IT expertise. With 33 years of experience under his belt, Ben keeps our tech running smoothly and supports the mission behind the scenes with excellence and heart.

Travis jumped on board with CapCity in 2019, bringing his passion and expertise to help make our Sunday morning worship experiences the best they can be. Week after week, you’ll find him in the tech booth—faithfully leading our volunteer team and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes so the message of Jesus shines front and center.

Alathea first joined the CapCity staff in 2017 and made her return in August 2021—bringing creativity, strategy, and heart back to the team. As Communications Director, she’s the voice behind the screen, managing everything from our website and social media to YouTube and beyond. Whether it’s designing a post, crafting a message, or keeping the CapCityFam in the loop, Alathea makes sure our story shines bright both online and off.

Angela joined the CapCity staff in 2002 and has been the heartbeat of our church office ever since. As Office Manager, she keeps the day-to-day operations running smoothly with grace, grit, and a whole lot of heart—making sure every detail is in place so ministry can happen. Her favorite hobby? Chasing down staff receipts—one crumpled paper at a time!

Louie has been a beloved part of the CapCity staff since 2002—a true cornerstone of our team. He makes sure every space in the church is clean, welcoming, and ready for ministry to happen. Whether he’s tidying up, fixing something behind the scenes, or lending a helping hand, you’ll find Louie all over the building during the week—always quick with a smile and a kind word.