Who We Are
In January of 2009, Pastor Jeremy Sutton was ordained by Pastor Eric Earhart, and others and commissioned to pastor his first congregation. By May 2009, Lifehouse Fellowship held its first official service in Midland, Texas. Today, Lifehouse is a culturally diverse, spirit-filled, non-denominational church with ministry provided from infants through high school students and beyond. The church has Life Groups that meet regularly each month to develop relationships and encourage growth in life, marriage, parenting and spiritual growth. Lifehouse also oversees churches in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Pastor Jeremy and the Lifehouse team are committed to fulfilling the call of God to encourage, equip and empower our partners to change their world.
Our Team
Founder/Pastor, Jeremy Sutton
Pastor Jeremy is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Lifehouse Fellowship. With more than 30 year experience in ministry, Jeremy is passionate about helping others discover freedom in God’s Kingdom.
Pastor Jeremy married his high school sweetheart, Tonya, in 1994, and together they have three adult children and three grandchildren.
Administrative Director, Alexandra Clark
Alex is a wife to her Husband, Cliff and is a mom of two boys, Easton, and Duncan. She enjoys organizing, cleaning, and decorating her home. And watching an Alfred Hitchcock Movie or Classic Western while she’s at it.
Connections Director, Amy Lewis
Amy is a network leader, helping people connect with Life Groups and taking that Next Step.
She is passionate about helping people find their place in the Body of Christ so they can discover the purpose and plan God has for their life.
Amy is an ordained minister and has been involved in full time ministry for over 20 years. She believes in the next generation and passing on a legacy. Together with her husband Bill, they desire to see Jesus lifted up in Midland, Texas.
Operations Director, Tonya Sutton
Tonya believes that God has given every person the potential for greatness, and loves helping people unlock potential and discover their God-given purpose.
Tonya has worked in the non-profit sector for more than 20 years. She is a grant writer, and a certified speaker, trainer and coach with The Maxwell Team. For Tonya, family is everything!
Worship Leader, John “Fash” Folasakin
John (Fash) is a passionate, anointed worshiper who takes people to the throne of God in worship, by leading in spirit and in truth. As an ordained Worship Minister, he has been privileged to be a Lead Worship Minister in Nigeria and the US for over 15 years.
Fash holds a bachelors degree in Environmental Biology from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria with various certifications in Health Safety & Environment. He is a “PK” that believes in ministry and has passed through various ministry leadership trainings throughout his time in ministry.
Fash is married to Goodness, an amazing woman of God, and Dad to Oluwatamilore Jayda and Oluwatobi Jayden.
Helps Min. Asst., Laura Marts
Laura works with the LHF Greeter and Welcome Teams. She has worked in many aspects of the local church for more than 15 years and loves to serve the Body of Christ. She is passionate about making first time guests feel at ease in navigating our facility, and she desires that each person who enters our doors knows that they are loved and welcome just as they are.
Laura is a Graduate of Texas Bible Institute as well as a former Staff Member of Burchfield Ministries International.
Associate Pastor, Matthew Davis
Matthew is passionate about helping individuals find their full potential in Christ so they exemplify Christ in their marriages, for their families, in the work-place and in the church.
Matthew has over 20 years of ministry experience. He and his wife Abigail have been married for 22 years and have 6 sons. Together they are passionate about helping couples thrive in strong and fulfilling marriages and families.
Matthew is an ordained minister and has an Associate Degree in Ministry from Revelation Message Bible College.
Production Director, Bailey Sutton
Bailey uses her creative gifts to bring beauty to His kingdom. She believes that everyone’s gifts are like arrows, pointing people to Jesus. Everything you do, big or small, is all for His will, and for His glory. Like “arrows aimed at God’s Bulls-Eye”. (Psalm 25:12 (Msg)
Bailey holds an Associates of Arts degree from Midland College, is a wife, and mother to one wonderful boy.
Global Alliance of Pastors (G.A.P.) Coord., Nici Grady
Nicholette (Nici) Grady is the Coordinator for Global Alliance of Pastors. Nici works with all G.A.P. members and those interested in joining G.A.P. She assists through the application process, as well communicating/facilitating announcements, meetings, events, etc.Nici believes that G.A.P. will make a global impact for the Kingdom of God. She believes that G.A.P. will help to empower and equip those who are in ministry. She believes it will provide a space for unity, growth, alignment, fellowship and so much more. Nici is excited to see God move through this organization and is honored to be a part of the process. Nici has been under the G.A.P. founder, Pastor Jeremy Sutton, for a little over a year now. Nici previously worked as a youth leader for three years. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and has spent the last two years working for a virtual behavioral health company.