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