Brad Brinson, Senior Pastor
Brad grew up in the sprawling metropolis of Kokomo, Indiana! It was at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, where Brad's roommate shared the 'Good News' that would change his life forever. A year later, to the astonishment of his friends and family he adopted a new major: Biblical Languages and New Testament Studies.
After graduating from Taylor, a few years later Brad would return to school while working in a local church to continue his education at Wheaton Graduate School in Chicago. There he earned an M.A. in New Testament Studies. Brad also has studied at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and completed a Masters of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Brad has worked as a youth pastor in churches in Florida and Chicago, and served as senior pastor at two churches in Southern California before moving to Knoxville to plant Two Rivers Church.
Brad and his wife, Beth, now live in Farragut, TN with their daughters, Sarah, Hope, and Anna.
Today Brad's primary focus is pastoring the staff at Two Rivers, working with the Elders as they dream big for the future, and bringing teaching to the church each weekend. He also speaks in occasional conference venues including teaching 'Church Planter Boot Camps' around the country.
Mike Sommi, Executive Pastor
Mike, his wife Eileen and their four children, Matt, Cole, Kit and Grace began their adventure here at Two Rivers Church in July of 2008. Life long New Yorkers, they said good-bye to family, friends, home and career to heed God's call to join Two Rivers.
Mike is a graduate of Amherst College and Hofstra University School of Law. For most of the prior 18 years, Mike practiced law with the firm Cozen O'Connor. Mike was a member of the firm, sat on its Board of Directors, and managed both of its Manhattan offices. Mike specialized in civil litigation and has tried an array of cases ranging from construction accidents and catastrophic property losses to commercial disputes and product liability claims.
Mike's other experience includes stints as a football coach on the college level and as a player-coach in the American Football League in Finland. He has also managed real estate in Manhattan and helped run a construction company on Long Island.
As Executive Pastor, Mike leads our staff in strategic planning, oversees staff management, leadership development, and budget oversight. He is also an ex-officio member of the Board of Elders.
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