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Daniel Palmer
Lead Pastor Daniel and his wife, Stacie, grew up in North Roanoke county and are graduates of Northside High School. Daniel and Stacie met in the kid's ministry of their home church and now have two children of their own -- Elizabeth and Samuel. Before Daniel surrendered to God's call to ministry, he worked in Virginia Tech's Office of Budget and Financial Planning while earning a Master of Public Administration and then as a Director of Development for the University Libraries system. In 2005, he and Stacie moved to Raleigh, NC to enroll at Southeastern Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry with an emphasis in biblical languages. Daniel served as the Director of Financial Development for Southeastern from 2008-2015. In November of 2020, his book, Bethlehem's Redeemer: Seeing Jesus in Ruth along with the companion learner's workbook and journal was released. His passion is to make disciples who love King Jesus and His Word, love their local church, and love their neighbors well. Education
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Paul French
Minister of Worship Paul joined the staff of North Roanoke in March of 2019. Both from Ohio, he and his wife, Abbi, met while they were students at Indiana Wesleyan University and were married in July of 2008. They have served together in worship and children's ministry since 2006. Abbi has been the music teacher at Faith Christian School in Roanoke since 2012 and earned a master's degree in music education from University of North Carolina- Greensboro. As Paul is the bi-vocational worship minister, he spends his days as an elementary general music and beginning band teacher at Crystal Spring Elementary School. Paul and Abbi love serving Christ and His church, spending time with each other, and seeing their ever-growing number of nieces and nephews whenever possible. Education
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Ethan Smith
Associate Pastor for Students and Families Ethan and his wife Sarah joined the team at North Roanoke in November of 2018. Ethan and Sarah met while in college at Liberty University and were married in April of 2017. Ethan is originally from Covington, VA and is a graduate of Alleghany High School. He received a call to ministry at the age of 13 and has been pursuing this calling ever since. He is excited to see what God has in store for the students and families of North Roanoke and the surrounding community. Education
The Pleasures of God – John Piper The Holiness of God – R. C. Sproul The Pilgrim’s Progress – John Bunyan |
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Shannon Gallimore
Director of Kids Ministries Shannon joined the team at North Roanoke in February of 2023. She is married to Matt, and they have both been members and key volunteers in our young adult ministry for several years. Shannon grew up in Haiti where her parents served on mission sharing the hope of salvation through faith in King Jesus. After helping families with interior design, she is excited to pursue her love for helping kids know Jesus and learn the bible -- a love she cultivated running summer kids' camps for churches in PA during her summers in college. Education
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Kathy Eccleston
Assistant Director of Kids Ministries
Kathy joined the team at North Roanoke in March of 2023. She is married to David, and they have seven children and numerous grandchildren. When Kathy is not being a mom, grandmother, or planning for a great preschool experience for our littlest ones (babies-preK), Kathy also works as an instructional aide at Glen Cove Elementary.
Assistant Director of Kids Ministries
Kathy joined the team at North Roanoke in March of 2023. She is married to David, and they have seven children and numerous grandchildren. When Kathy is not being a mom, grandmother, or planning for a great preschool experience for our littlest ones (babies-preK), Kathy also works as an instructional aide at Glen Cove Elementary.