Meet Our Team
Our Elders
Charles Shannon
LEAD PASTOR
Charles is a native of Florida but has lived in Norfolk since 2014 when he and his wife moved to the city to raise a family and start Mission Church. They have five small children who bring joy and laughter to their household. Charles serves as the Lead Pastor focusing on preaching, vision, equipping, and leadership development. His desire is for the Word of God to impact the people of God for the glory of God. He enjoys running, reading, NFL and NBA games, and coaching youth sports.
Our Deacons
Christine Moore
DEACONESS FOR FINANCE
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Christy counts herself blessed to be married to Andy and loves living within driving distance to an ocean. Christy serves on the stewardship team at Mission Church; her efforts are focused on helping cultivate a financially healthy church that can generously extend the love of Christ to neighbors in tangible and transformative ways. Additionally, she enjoys supporting her brothers and sisters in their efforts to develop a first fruits approach to both giving and ministry. She loves traveling with Andy, taking her dog Sadie for walks, and enjoying delicious meals with friends.
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Ted Farmer
DEACON FOR FINANCE
Our Directors & Staff
Paula Amotsuka
WORSHIP & LITURGY MENTOR
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Paula is an artist, homegrown in Mobile, AL and raised in the Hampton roads area. Paula is married to her beloved, Daniel. In her role as a Worship and Liturgy Mentor, Paula is responsible for shepherding and creating a space for worship team members to carry out the global expression of Worship through music and words. Her desire is to see God establish a sacred, renewing space that captures the diversity of the Mission Church community and our region. She enjoys the experience of brewing coffee on a slow and quiet morning.
Michael Williams
WELCOME TEAM LEADER
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Michael is a native of Hampton Roads and serves as the Welcome Team Leader, where his role is to make every person feel welcome, important, and connected. His heart is to love and serve those in the local church and community. He loves sports, theology, and hip-hop.
Jackie Shannon
MISSION KIDS CO-DIRECTOR
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Jackie is married to Charles and has 5 rambunctious children in whom she finds great joy in loving. Jackie is the Co-Director of Mission Kids and is responsible for the oversight and organization of our kids’ ministry. Her passion can be summed up in watching children grow. She enjoys coming alongside parents in the discipleship of their families and is thrilled to see the joy on the faces of children when they have “Aha!” moments. She loves gardening and is passionate about calling order to the chaos around her.
Lael Voeller
HOSPITALITY LEADER