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Greg & Deena Thurstonson, Senior Pastors

Greg and Deena Thurstonson pioneered Dominion Church in the Spring of 1996 with a core group of 30 people. Today the church runs over 350 in attendance each week and is continuing to grow. After years of meeting in hotels and shopping centers in and around the Clear Lake area, the church purchased its first property in August of 2005 located in League City, TX.

Pastors Greg & Deena have over twenty-five years of ministerial experience. Greg graduated from Southwestern Assembies of God University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Education. In addition to being a full-time pastor, Greg is a board-certified Faith-Based Counselor. He travels extensively as a speaker at various conferences, camps, revivals and retreats. He also serves on a number of boards within our community and among our fellowship. Some of these include the Board at Interfaith Caring Ministries of League City, as well as serving as liaison for the faith-based community in the Galveston County Health District. He mentors several pastors and serves on the boards of Access Church in Pearland, LifePointe Church in Pearland, and GraceHill Community Church in Dallas.

Deena is a gifted worship leader and has been sought-out to lead worship at camps and conventions, including the South Texas District Council. They have been married over twenty years and have two beautiful daughters, Taylor and Morgan.

Email: gthurst@dominionchurch.org

 

Rev. Clint & Casey deGroot, Youth Pastors

Clint & Casey have served Dominion as Youth Pastors since January of 2002. Clint earned his BBA in Finance from University of Houston where he also played football. He worked as an accountant for ExxonMobil before coming on full-time at the church in June of 2005. Casey has her Master's degree in Psychology (school counseling) from the University of Houston and is a gifted singer and worship leader who enjoys working with the girls in the youth ministry. They have a true passion to see students' lives touched and changed by God. They also have a true passion for hanging out, watching movies, eating lots of food and playing with their son Peyton, who is 6 yr old and a their little girl Macey Lynae, who is 4 yr old.

Email: clint@myvsm.com

 

Pam Reynolds, Office Manager

Pam has been a part of Dominion Church since they opened their doors in 1996.  During that time, she has served in various areas of ministry including Children’s Church, Missionettes, and as a member of the Church Advisory Council.  In the spring of 2009, God opened the door that allowed Pam to come on staff full-time at Dominion.  This was a dream come true.  Pam is married to the love of her life, Jay, and they have 2 children-Chasity and Timothy.

 

Kacey Foley, Secretary/Connect Director
If you call the church office, you're likely to hear Kacey Foley's voice first! Kacey serves as Dominion Church’s secretary and Connect Director, and has a heartfelt passion for serving God, Dominion Church, and the community.  She graduated from Evangel University with a Bachelor's degree in Intercultural Studies and Spanish, and is pursuing her calling to medical missions. Kacey has attended Dominion Church since Summer 2007.

Email: kfoley@dominionchurch.org

 

Wadine Chamberlain, Director of Music & Fine Arts
Wadine has been a part of the staff of Dominion Church since the day it began. Wadine was born in Beaumont, TX and began piano lessons in the second grade. In her teen years, she played piano and sang on religious TV and radio programs, as well as in church. Wadine graduated from Lamar University with a performance certificate in piano and a Bachelor of Science degree in music. She has directed an evangelistic singing group,which traveled around the country, and has been the music director in 3 other churches prior to Dominion. For over 25 years, Wadine has found joy in working with teenagers in the Fine Arts Program as a teacher and a judge. She treasures working with her daughter, Pastor Deena Thurstonson , as the praise and worship leader and also is the VERY proud grandmother of Morgan and Taylor Thurstonson.