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meet the team
of pastors, ministers, & staff
at Eleven Sixteen Church.
Lead Pastor
Jarrod Adkins
Email: jarrod@1116.church
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Jarrod serves as the Lead Pastor at Eleven Sixteen Church since 2011. Along with holding a Master of Theological Studies, he is a 5th generational pastor. Jarrod and his wife, Katie, have 3 children who also serve alongside him in ministry.
Pastor
Patrick Heher
Email: patrick@1116.church
Patrick is our newest pastor to join our the elder team, bringing a deep passion for intercession and prayer. Together with his wife, Elaine, and their two daughters, they have been gift to our community since 2019.
Worship Minister
Ben Tice
Email: ben@1116.church
Ben has faithfully served in worship ministry at Eleven Sixteen Church since his high school years, giving more than a decade to leading and supporting worship. In January 2026, he stepped into the role of Interim Worship Minister, continuing to serve the church with humility, dedication, and a heart to lead others into the presence of God.
Care Minister
Pam Ertz
Email: pam@1116.church
Pam leads our Care Ministry and oversees Bee Hive Preschool. She has a compassionate heart for people and is deeply committed to meeting needs both physically and spiritually, faithfully serving others with the love and care of Christ.
Family Minister
Nathan Winkler
Email: nathan@1116.church
Nathan Winkler serves as the Interim Family Minister at Eleven Sixteen Church. He has a heart for discipling the next generation and equipping families to grow in faith together. Nathan is passionate about helping children, students, and parents build strong foundations in Christ and live out their faith in everyday life.
Student Ministers
Brett & Ari Adkins
Email: students@1116.church
Brett and Ari Adkins serve as the Interim Student Ministers at Eleven Sixteen Church. They are passionate about discipling middle and high school students, helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus and build a strong foundation in God’s Word. With a heart for the next generation, they are committed to creating a welcoming environment where students can encounter God, build authentic community, and be equipped to live out their faith.
Tech
Jeremy Ownby
Email: jeremy@1116.church
Jeremy, who has two daughters, has been assisting us since 2021 in troubleshooting our printer issues. His expertise spans across all our technological resources, complementing his role at Paine College in Augusta.