Meet the Team

SENIOR PASTOR & WIFE

Looking for a new fishing buddy? Our Senior Pastor, Eric, is your man. Born and raised in Fouke, Eric has a deep passion and commitment to serving the community, delivering biblical messages to the congregation, and loves nothing more than seeing a lost person meet Christ for the first time.

His wife and better half, Danaka, is a beloved preschool teacher in the Fouke community. She makes sure our church events go off without a hitch and faithfully serves in our choir.

Eric and Danaka are singlehandedly keeping the redheaded community alive with their two awesome kiddos, Makenzie and Andrew.

WORSHIP LEADERS

David and Kayla couldn’t be more opposite ends of the spectrum if they wanted to be but agree on one thing: JRR Tolkien is the best author ever.

An estate planning and elder law attorney, David spends his spare time studying church history, playing the guitar, and working on the homestead he bought for his wife.

Kayla is a writer for various conservative and Christian women’s publications. A grandma at heart, she loves to crochet, tend to the farm animals, and bake.

YOUTH LEADERS

Caden and Ariel lead Connect4 Youth, the student ministry at their church. Their main responsibilities include preparing and teaching lessons for Wednesday night youth services and Sunday school. They also plan fun, community-building events that help students connect with one another and feel more involved in church life.

A typical week for Caden and Ariel involves studying and planning lessons, checking in with students, promoting upcoming events, and encouraging participation. Their focus is always on staying connected with the youth, helping them grow in their faith, and creating a welcoming environment where students feel excited to be part of the group.

Outside of ministry, Caden enjoys fishing and bow hunting, while Ariel teaches dance and tutors students.