Meet Our Staff

DAVE ELLIFF | LEAD PASTOR

Dave and Mary are from Little Rock, Arkansas and have been married since 2012. They currently have six children, Caroline, Caleb, Elijah, Emily, Kate, and Annie who each have their own hilarious personalities and bring their parents much joy!

Before church planting, Dave spent three years on staff with a college ministry at the University of Oklahoma. He then moved to South East Asia for several years where he helped plant a church of university students.  It was there that God began growing Dave's passion for the local church and where he started to see the need for new churches. While completing his Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, he and Mary began praying about where God might be calling them to plant their lives.  They firmly believe God has placed them in Seattle and have a desire to see those who don't know Christ find Him, and become multiplying disciples.  In their "spare time" Dave and Mary enjoy drinking good coffee, being outdoors, and playing with their kids.

kevin black | associate pastor

Kevin joined Roots Community Church as an Associate Pastor in March of 2017. He moved to Seattle from Little Rock, Arkansas where he studied communications and business before working in philanthropy for 5 years. His call to ministry included two major focuses: preaching the Gospel and making disciples of Christ. Teaching, preaching, leading men's ministry and other ministries make up his role at Roots. Kevin met his now wife Kasey playing volleyball at Roots not long after moving to Seattle. The two enjoy fishing, hiking, working out, and cooking together. 

kevin gibbs | executive pastor

Kevin joined Roots’ staff as executive pastor in January 2023. Born and raised in Austin, Kevin and his wife Rebecca felt a calling to Seattle in the summer of 2013 while serving with church plants in the city. He has a heart for those jaded about God to find true hope and life in Christ and for the outcast to find a home. Kevin is also passionate about turning good ideas into great ideas and cooperating with God to see big dreams become reality. On his day off, you’ll find him running, biking, hiking, or checking out the newest hole-in-the-wall restaurant.

George Gomez | WORSHIP AND MEDIA Director

George joined Roots Community Church in December of 2024 from Los Angeles, California as the Worship director. He graduated from Azusa Pacific University where he studied Music and Worship with an emphasis on Production. George has a deep desire to build and empower a team of genuine Worship leaders to lead the church in Worship and Praise. George has been part of many different Worship teams at different capacities over the years and knows God can move everywhere through any circumstance. On his free time George loves to Write music and spend time with his Wife Scarlett and Son Santiago.

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