ELLIOTT GREGORY
Associate Pastor,
Student Ministries & Teaching
Full Time

Elliott Gregory is the Associate Pastor of Students and Teaching at Discovery where he has served since 2015.

Having worked in youth ministry for almost two decades, Elliott loves messy games, embarrassing teenagers in public, and sharing the story of Jesus. He and his wife Christy have two beautiful children (out of three total) and a dog named Speckles.

In addition to serving at Discovery, Elliott is a camp and retreat speaker and an unlicensed pyrotechnician. 

DR. CURTIS BOOHER
Transition Pastor
Part Time

Since the age of twenty-two, Curtis has served in a variety of ministry roles including children’s minister, student minister, college minister, and lead minister. In addition to his part time work at Discovery, Curtis is also Professor of Bible & Christian Ministries at Milligan University. Curtis grew up in Bristol and counts his time as a tour guide at Bristol Caverns among his favorite jobs. He is a big sports fan and pulls for the Milligan Buffs, the Atlanta Braves, and the Tennessee Volunteers above all others. He likes all things Marvel, and enjoys a good story in any form - movie, book, or telling with friends. He and his wife Rita have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and one grandson.

DREW CORNELIUS
Connections Pastor
Full Time

Drew has served in full-time ministry since 2021. He and his beautiful wife, Hannah, both grew up in Pensacola, Florida until moving to the Tri-Cities. Drew loves Jesus, building community, and helping others do the same. Chances are, you can find Drew watching or playing sports or spending time outdoors with Hannah and their dog, Maverick.

RAQUEL MCLAMB
Children’s Pastor
Full Time

Raquel has been involved in children’s ministry since the age of 16 and while she doesn’t have any children of her own, she is beyond blessed with the gift of loving on more than 100 kids each week! Raquel’s greatest desire is to see kids give their lives to Jesus.

If you see her and she’s not carrying a Starbucks cold brew, know she is under caffeinated and is in need of “happy juice.” When she’s not at work, spending time with her precious love, Andy or snuggling with her sweet pup, Cooper is where you’ll find her.

ERIC CUDDY
Worship Pastor
Part Time

Eric has been in ministry for more than 20 years, most of which has been in worship ministry. Eric believes worship is what prepares the heart and mind to hear and receive God’s word. He spends his days running his business, running his kids, and maybe running to the golf course. Eric and his wife, Lindsey, have four daughters, one dog, and a granddog.

PAM CHUPP
Office Manager
Part Time

Pam and her husband, Mike, moved to Bristol in 2016 after 20 years in medical missions in Kenya. Mike is the CEO for the Christian Medical and Dental Associations located in Bristol. They began attending Discovery Church in 2018 and have enjoyed serving in the church. Pam and Mike are empty nesters with four adult children and two grandchildren. Pam enjoys walking, biking, gardening, and traveling to new places with her husband.

CINDY GROSS
Finance Manager
Part Time

Cindy and her husband, Tim, have lived in the Bristol area all their lives. They have both been actively involved with church ministries for more than 20 years. Cindy has worked in the fields of bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll for more than 30 years, with 25 of those involving bookkeeping for area churches. She feels that this is what the Lord has given as her ministry. Cindy and her husband have two fur babies, Eli and Ellie Mae. When they get a chance, they enjoy browsing through antique stores or heading off to the mountains to go camping.

JEREMY HOLLY