Pastoral Staff

Pastor Sam HinnLead Pastor

SAM HINN is the founder and senior pastor of The Gathering Place Worship Center in Sanford, Florida. Sam has committed his life and calling to helping people find and fulfill God’s vision for their lives. His focus is encouraging God’s people to make a difference in the world and to help shape the next generation. He is the author of the best selling books, “Changed In His Presence”, “Kissing the Face of God” and “From This Day Forward”. Sam and his wife Erika have been married for over 25 years and they have four great children.

Chuck BlystonePastor, Couples Ministry Director

John DorlonPastor, Middle School Youth

Michael JohnsonPastor, High School Youth

Matthew FloydPastor, Co-HisKids Place Director

Heather FloydPastor, Co-HisKids Place Director

Wally GilmourPastor, Ministry Development

Al YorkerPastor, Co-Community Action Team Director

Paula YorkerPastor, Co-Community Action Team Director

Administrative Staff

Jeff WelkerMinistries Administrator

Joel YehnertTechnical Director

Daren TeetersIT Director

Daniel TingMedia Coordinator

Maria SantiagoAdministrative Assistant

Sarah GittensAdministrative Assistant

James TingFacilities Director

Faye TingBookeeper

Bernice KosturaAdministrative Assistant To Pastor Sam

Mario CarrilloGraphic Designer