Our Staff
Ryan Elliott
Lead Pastor
Ryan grew up on the East Coast and then did his undergraduate and seminary in Chicago. He was in youth and college ministry for 16 years before he and his wife, Laura, moved to Knoxville to plant Waters Edge. They have 3 kids, middle school to high school age. Ryan loves a good movie and yard & wood working.
Taylor Jacobs
Director of Children's Ministry
Taylor grew up near St. Louis. After studying Family/Children’s Ministry at Moody Bible Institute she served as a foster care social worker for several years before moving into a preschool teaching role. She and her husband, Mike, enjoy mountain biking, throwing the football, and grilling with their 3 boys, elementary to middle-school age.
Grant Scott
Pastor of Adult & Family Ministries
Grant grew up in a northern suburb of Chicago. He and his wife, Denise, have 3 kids, middle school to college age. Grant ministered to college students for 22 years in Ohio, Albania, and Macedonia before serving as a Pastor of Discipleship in Indianapolis. Grant is a passionate Chicago sports and Liverpool soccer fan.
Betsy Germann
Youth Ministry Intern
Betsy grew up all over the United States as part of a military family, but has fallen in love with and settled in Knoxville after graduating from the University of Tennessee. She has been working with youth in various capacities for years and plans to work in Youth Ministry for as long as the Lord allows her. Betsy is a dedicated Vols fan and loves to spend her time outdoors or with friends.
Corey Kuchers
Worship Pastor
Corey grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Miami University (OH) and was a college minister there for 5 years, while also leading worship for his local church. He and his wife, Hannah, have two sons - a 2.5 year old and a 3-month old. Corey enjoys rooting for the Buckeyes, listening to John Mayer, and reading a good novel.
Our Elders
Ronnie Wilson
Ronnie and his wife, Rebekah, have 3 kids, high school to college age.
Warren Sayre
Warren works as an occupational medical director. He and his wife, Angie, have 4 kids, elementary to college age.
Josh Ellis
Josh works as an insurance agent. He and his wife, Michele, have 3 kids, elementary to high school age.
Greg Jobe
Greg works as a senior process engineer. He and his wife, Linda, have 3 grown children.