Our Leadership
Elders and Spouses
Rockbridge Church is led by an elder team who oversee and shepherd as servant leaders submitted to Christ. Our Elders are Dan Sanders, Mike Moorman, Bryan Morrell, Matt Vaught, Don Eland, Matt Niebur and Richard McRae.
Staff
MATT VAUGHT
SENIOR PASTOR
Matt Vaught is one of the Senior Pastors at Rockbridge Church. A graduate of Campbell University with a degree in theology and ministry, he has previously served as an Area Director with Young Life and as an Associate Pastor at Grace Community Church in Winchester, VA before helping to plant and lead Rockbridge Church in 2015. Matt currently oversees LIFEgroups, Men’s and Women’s ministry, and the teaching team. He and his wife, Megan, have two daughters, Ella and Sophie. Matt is an avid outdoorsman...if you need to find him, he's likely in the woods.
BRYAN MORRELL
SENIOR PASTOR
Bryan Morrell is one of the Senior Pastors at Rockbridge Church. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Bryan was an Area Director for Young Life, a Youth Pastor, and then a worship pastor for 16 years. Bryan loves organizational health, and among other things he currently oversees the staff, facilities, day to day operations, and many of the ministries we see on Sunday morning. He and his wife, Stephanie, have 4 kids: Luke, Elizabeth, Ella, and Will. If you need to find Bryan, he’ll most likely be playing music, watching a good movie, or working on a house project!
DENISE BOUCHER
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
Denise is the Executive Adminstrator at Rockbridge Church. Denise is originally from the New England area, where she spent most of her career in technology and business. Denise spends much of her free time volunteering on the board of the Rockbridge Ballet and hanging out on her porch. Denise lives in Lexington with her husband Mike and has two daughters, Brooke and Sydney, and a very needy dog named Walter.
Email Denise: rockbridgechurchexec@gmail.com
LARISA STEPHENS
EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR & BOOKKEEPER
Larisa is the Early Childhood Director and the Bookkeeper at Rockbridge Church. After getting her degree at Seattle Pacific University in Consumer Sciences, she spent most of her career in banking & bookkeeping. Outside of paid work, Larisa spent the rest of her time volunteering in various capacities in the Children’s areas at her church, Bible Study fellowship and at a preschool.
Larisa is originally from the Seattle area until God took her family on the adventure of moving to Rockbridge County in 2015. Larisa is married to Ted and is the mother of Jake, Andrew and Hannah.
Email Larisa: rockbridgechurchkids@gmail.com
BRAD STEPHENSON
STUDENT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
Brad, the Student Ministries Director, is a native of Roanoke, VA and started his own true relationship with Jesus on a mission trip in the 6th grade to Conway, SC. Brad recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Brad served as a leader for the Middle School Youth Group at Orchard Hills Church and was also employed at Orchard Hills Day School for 5 years as an Assistant Teacher and a Summer InternDuring his college years, he attended RbC and was active in Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) on campus. Brad loves soccer, kayaking, and spending time with his new puppy Tucker.
Email Brad: rockbridgestudentministries@gmail.com
HALEY SHOTWELL
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Haley, the Communications Director, is a graduate of Radford University and native of Fincastle, Virginia. After college, Haley worked for seven years in college athletics throughout South Carolina and Virginia, before starting her career in ministry with Fellowship of Christian Athletes. During her free time, Haley enjoys spending time outdoors, golfing, and playing with her dog, Nala.
Email Haley: rockbridgechurchoffice@gmail.com
NICKI ULRICHMINISTRY COORDINATOR
Nicki joined the team at RbC as the Ministry Coordinator in the spring of 2024.
Email Nicki: rbcministrycoordinator@gmail.com
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We're Hiring!
Senior Pastor of Teaching and Spiritual Formation
Rockbridge Church is searching for a full-time and experienced pastor to serve as Pastor of Teaching and Spiritual Formation. This position has been developed and refined as part of a co-pastor team that will share authority equally. RbC has a strong emphasis in collaboration and humility and has determined a shared leadership model best serves our mission and vision in this season of our story. Both co-pastors serve in submission to one another and the Elders. If you are interested, make sure to check out the job description by clicking the button below. To apply, submit your resume to rockbridgechurchexec@gmail.com.