Aaron Sutherland

Lead Pastor

Pastor Aaron met his wife Pastor Paula in college, and they have been growing in love together for 25 years ever since. Aaron earned a bachelor’s degree from New Hope Christian College and went on to complete a Master’s degree in Formational Leadership from Capital Seminary. He is a licensed pastor with Open Bible Churches.

Brandon Berg

Executive Pastor

Pastor Brandon has been married to Pastor Joy for 25 years and they have two amazing kids- Kayla and Andrew. Brandon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Organizational Leadership from George Fox University

Adele Grimes

Executive Administrator

Adele is a native Oregonian, having lived in Eugene her whole life. She attended Eugene Bible College (now New Hope Christian College) and received her BA in Christian Education. Though her original plan in life was to become an Elementary School Teacher, God had other plans in line for her. After graduating college, she joined NHCC's staff and was able to work in several departments through her 6 years on team there. During that time, also was invited to be apart of the planting team for Cove Church.

Emily Bickel

Cove Kids Pastor

Pastor Emily has lived in Eugene, OR for her whole life and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Pastor Emily and her husband Pastor Chance have been at Cove for the last 6 years, and love calling it their home. Throughout her time at Cove, she has been able to serve in many areas, but she is so excited to share Jesus with our Cove kids. 

Winston Arblaster

Music Director

Winston is an Oregonian whose favorite things include the “3 C’s”: coffee, craft beer, and writings of the Church Fathers.  As Music Director, the highlight of his week is when he sees others open their hearts to God in worship.

Stephanie Grecco

Worship & Communications Director

Stephanie moved from Southern California to Eugene in 2013 and quickly fell in love with the Pacific Northwest. She jumped headfirst into serving at Cove Church and is so blessed to call Eugene, and Cove Church, "home." Stephanie is passionate about all things creative, and is so grateful to be part of a church community that fosters authentic, reverent and Christ-centered worship!

Chance Bickel

Tech Director

Pastor Chance and his beautiful wife Pastor Emily have been a part of Cove Church for the last 6 years and have loved the community that they have found and been blessed to call Cove Church home. Chance was born in Eugene but was raised in the mountains of Helena, Montana.

Dewayne Peters

Youth Pastor

Nick Boyer

Facilities Coordinator

Gary Emery

Senior Adults Ministry Pastor

Joneile Emery

Senior Adults Ministry Pastor