Jacob joined the youth staff in September 2020 after graduating with his Masters in Divinity from Covenant Seminary. He is a St. Louis native, where he and his wife Kaitlyn married. Kaitlyn and Jacob have a precious daughter, Flora who was born in the spring of 2023. Whether it is playing soccer or foosball, connecting over a good book, or having a lively discussion on theology, Jacob loves helping people see the love of Christ more fully in their lives. He is pumped to build relationships with the students and families at Mitchell Road and be a part of Christ's work in his church.

Andrew joined the youth staff in May 2017 as a 2 year intern upon graduating from Clemson University and in December 2022 moved into the role of Jr. High Director. Andrew enjoys working with and teaching 5th - 8th grade students more about Jesus! He and his beautiful wife Elleson have been married 5 years and have 2 sons, Wyatt and Wells. 

Andrew enjoys working out, binge watching TV shows that no one has ever heard of and playing basketball.

Chrissy graduated from Clemson University in 2020 and first served the youth ministry as a summer intern in 2019 and 2020. She returned to MR in 2021 as a 2-Year Intern and in September 2022, Chrissy became our SH Assistant Director. While at Clemson, Chrissy met her husband Will-- and the couple recently married in March 2024! Chrissy enjoys building relationships with students and their families. In her free time, Chrissy enjoys staying active outdoors, spending time with friends, and honing her skills like crocheting and baking!

Matt joined the youth staff as a two-year intern in December 2022. A born and raised northerner, he attended Messiah University in Pennsylvania before becoming a Greenville Fellow in 2018. Beginning with his days as a fellow, Matt has consistently been involved in the youth ministry program-- both as a summer intern in '19 and '21 and as a volunteer leader for four years. He is enjoys the opportunity of working in an environment that has been a significant part of his life-- and grateful to be doing it alongside people that he loves. Although you may know Matt Brown for his love of ultimate frisbee, football, gaming, and not wearing shoes; you may not be aware that he also enjoys writing poems, going on long walks, and solving puzzles. Matt enjoys being part of the Mitchell Road youth staff and to play a role in what the Lord is doing here in Greenville. Most recent life update: Matt married Lauren McKay in December of 2023! Congrats Matt & Lauren!