Treasurer
Brenda Bean
Brenda serves as the treasurer here at Island Pond. She and her husband, David, have been part of the church family for over 30 years. Along with handling the finances, Brenda also leads a women’s Bible study and loves helping others grow in their faith.
Deacon
Bob Desjardins
Bob and his wife, Terri, first came to Island Pond in 1991, where they both came to faith in Christ. A few years later, they joined a small group sent out to help plant a mission church in Haverhill, MA. While there, Bob served in a variety of roles, including Children’s Church, Hospitality, Adult Bible Study, Evangelism Outreach, Nursing Home Ministry, and as a Deacon for three years. After the Haverhill church closed, Bob and Terri returned to Island Pond…
Deacon
Roger Doyon
Roger and his wife, Colleen (who recently went to be with the Lord), have been part of the Island Pond family for almost 30 years. He currently serves as one of the deacons and helps out in a number of other areas. He is passionate about photography and you will likely see him with a camera around his neck, taking pictures, at the Sunday service and other events. He also helps out around the church, wherever needed, such as with…
Deacon
Danny Driggers
Danny and his wife, Anne Marie, have been part of Island Pond for nearly three years. Danny serves in the worship ministry, helping out in the sound and media booth. He’s also been involved on the Property and Grounds committee and is currently serving on the Administration committee. A native Floridian and proud Gators fan, Danny moved to New England for his job overseeing the network for a power company across the U.S. and Canada. He and Anne Marie love…
Lay Pastor/Elder
Adam Houston
Adam first attended Island Pond 35 years ago and was the youth pastor here in the 1990s. After that he left to pastor at another church for nine years but returned to Island Pond in 2015. Since that time he has served as a deacon, helped in the teaching ministry, and volunteered with the youth. In 2023 he was officially voted into the new position of lay pastor/elder. He is married to Debbie and has four adult sons and a…
Children’s Ministry Director
Julia Howe
Julia oversees the children’s ministry at Island Pond. She and her husband, Adam, have been part of Island Pond since 2016. They have three young children.
Deacon
Tim Kopacz
Tim and his wife Lydia grew up in the New Hampshire area and Lydia even attended Island Pond as a child. They have five children. Lydia leads a women’s group and also helps out in children’s ministry. Tim serves a deacon and helps out on the team that oversees the property and grounds.
Senior Pastor
Kyle Lewis
Kyle serves as the Senior Pastor at Island Pond. By the grace of God, Kyle provides spiritual leadership for the church and is the primary preacher on Sunday morning. His goal is for Island Pond to carry out the command of Jesus to go and make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). Prior to attending seminary, Kyle worked for a number of years as a hospital social worker before earning a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and then a Doctor…
Administrative Secretary
Pam Miller
Pam serves as the administrative secretary at Island Pond. She will most likely be the one you speak with on the phone or by email if you contact the church. Pam and her husband Steve have been part of Island Pond for over 24 years.
Deacon
Eric Porter
Eric and his wife Karen have been attending Island Pond since 2016. Eric loves all sports but particularly ice hockey, where he was a USA Ice Hockey Official for 20 years. He enjoys spending time with his family and has two grown children and five grandchildren. Eric and Karen have been married for 38 years. He has worked in the lumber industry for over 42 years.
Lay Pastor/Elder
Ricardo Triani
Ricardo put his faith in Jesus when he was a professional soccer player in Brazil. He worked as a church planter and pastor for many years and is now a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He is married to his amazing wife, Maria, and has one daughter. In addition to serving as a lay pastor, Ricardo leads a small group during the week and also heads up the greeting team on Sunday morning.
Deacon and Worship Director
Richard Wright
Richard serves as a deacon and worship director. As the worship director, he is usually the one leading worship on Sunday and also oversees all things related to the singing, musicians, and technology in the service. He is married to Melinda, who serves in children’s Sunday School as well as the Manna Ministry. They have four adult children.