Joel Hawkins
Worship Arts Minister
joel@theorchard.netJoel is The Orchard's Worship Arts
Minister, serving as producer of all
worship services and events. Joel
is a native of Kentucky and joins us,
with his wife Jackie and son Jackson.
Joel is the creative mind and heart
behind our newest worship service
- Ri-Zoo Family Worship.
Darrell Marecle
Director of Technical Ministries
mripro@mac.comDarrell is Director for The Orchard's
Technical Ministries. In this role
Darrell has developed a phenominal
team of volunteers who run audio,
video, and lighting for Sunday worship
as well as special events around The
Orchard. Darrell is married to Donna
and they have two children, Wesley
and Carley.
Margaret Buell
Video Director
margaret@theorchard.net
Carolyn Perkins
Worship Arts Assistant
carolyn@theorchard.net
Jeff Sewell
Technical Ministries Assistant
jeff@theorchard.net
Amy Lothorp
Creative Director
amy@theorchard.net
Amy, Creative Director, has been with The
Orchard since the beginning, first serving
as a volunteer, then on staff since 2002.
A graduate of Mississippi State University
in Graphic Design, Amy is responsible for
overseeing the production of printed
materials, worship visuals and the web. She
also serves as a volunteer on the Media
Team. Amy is married to Mike, and together
they have four children, Noelle & Clint
McGraw, and Anna Claire & Cole Lothorp.
amy@theorchard.netAmy, Creative Director, has been with The
Orchard since the beginning, first serving
as a volunteer, then on staff since 2002.
A graduate of Mississippi State University
in Graphic Design, Amy is responsible for
overseeing the production of printed
materials, worship visuals and the web. She
also serves as a volunteer on the Media
Team. Amy is married to Mike, and together
they have four children, Noelle & Clint
McGraw, and Anna Claire & Cole Lothorp.
Rick Pike
Worship Pastor
rick@theorchard.netRick is the Worship Leader for The Orchard.
He is originally from Red Bay, Alabama.
While in college he met the love of his life,
Dena. They married in 1996 and have two
sons, Jonah & Isaiah and are expecting a baby
girl - Zola. Rick has been blessed to have had
the opportunity to serve in the music ministry
for several years before joining The Orchard.
As worship leader, Rick is not only responsible
for leading worship on Sundays, but helps
plan worship music for other sites, mentors
and leads band members and composes music
for worship.
