NORTHEAST STAFF TEAM
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Coleman Philley Senior Pastor

Pastor Coleman is passionate about preaching verse-by-verse sermons that show God’s Word to be relevant for all of life. His desire for Northeast is that God will showcase His presence and glory, through transformed lives, in undeniable and ever-increasing ways. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before entering full-time ministry, he worked as an engineer for a private consulting firm in Houston. Coleman and his wife Jennifer were high school sweethearts. They married in 2007 and have four children (Josiah, Levi, Hannah & Judah). He enjoys anything sports-related and time in the woods or on the water.

Darrell Cheney Executive Pastor

Darrell is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the church, including managing the leadership team, the church budget, and churchwide programming. Additionally, he leads the Music Ministry. Darrell has been attending Northeast since 2014 and was ordained as one of our pastors in 2022. He is currently enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary pursuing a Masters of Divinity (MDiv). Darrell became a Christian and was baptized at the Hamptons Christian & Missionary Alliance church in Water Mill, NY. He has a degree in Network Administration and was the IT Director for a nearby school district before joining the staff. Darrell was born in 1981. Darrell and Jennifer were married in 2019 at Northeast.

Jamey Moore Associate Pastor of Adults

Jamey is responsible for assisting with the shepherding of the entire congregation with a primary responsibility for adult ministries. He has been shepherding Northeast since 2018. Jamey became a Christian and was baptized while attending Second Baptist Church in Fredericktown, MO. Jamey served thirteen years in the United States Air Force as both an Enlisted Airmen and an Officer. Jamey was ordained by South Side Baptist Church in Abilene, TX, where he served for ten years. He graduated from National-Louis University and from graduate school at Dallas Theological Seminary (MACE). Jamey was born in 1974. Jamey and Tammie have been married since 1995 and have four children.

Brett Thompson Associate Pastor of Missions & Membership

Brett is responsible for assisting with the shepherding with a primary responsibility for missions and membership. Brett became a Christian and was baptized at Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton, VA. He joined Northeast as a member in 2003 and was ordained as one of our pastors in 2018. Brett served in the United States Navy from 1993-1999 and then graduated from the University of Houston in 2003. Prior to joining our leadership team, he was an entrepreneur that ran a successful local business for fifteen years. Brett was born in 1972. Brett and Jennifer have been married since 1993 and have one child.

Justin Graham Next Gen Pastor (11th-12th Graders, 18-23s)

Justin is responsible for assisting with the shepherding of the entire congregation with a primary responsibility for NextGen ministries. He has been shepherding Northeast since 2022. Justin became a Christian and was baptized while attending Lakeland Baptist Church in Lewisville, TX. Justin was ordained by Central Baptist Church in College Station, TX, where he served for four years as the male College Ministry Associate. Justin graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Leadership and earned his Masters of Divinity (MDiv) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Joshua Crutchfield Sr. Pastor, New Caney, TX Church Plant: Emmanuel Baptist Church

Joshua is the Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in New Caney, Texas. Joshua is a two time graduate of Criswell College, former student at Dallas Theological Seminary, and is currently in his dissertation phase at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Jamie, and they have four kids—Josalyn, Jayden, Joelle, and Jaycee.

Del Traffanstedt Sr. Pastor, Houston, TX Church Plant: Cross Community Church

Del is the Senior Pastor of Cross Community Church. Del led a team of NEHBC members to plant Cross Community Church in the Northeast Houston Community Center in Houston’s Eastex-Jensen area in September of 2021.

Bryce Ulrich Sr. Pastor, Denver, CO Church Plant: Cross Family Church

Bryce joined Cross Family Church as Associate Pastor on October 4, 2020 and was called to be Senior Pastor on November 20, 2022. Prior to working at CFC, he served as Executive Pastor at Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church in Aurora, CO and as Senior Pastor of First Southern Baptist Church in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Cindy Rogers Director of Childhood Ministries

Cindy is responsible for assisting with vision implementation church-wide, with a primary responsibility for babies to sixth grade. She has been leading at Northeast since 2011. Cindy became a Christian and was baptized at First Baptist Church, Refugio, Texas. Cindy graduated from the University of Houston and from graduate school at Sam Houston State University. Prior to joining the team, Cindy served as an educator and national award-winning public school principal in an underprivileged area of Houston for 34 years. Cindy was born in 1952. Cindy and Richard Crumpton have been married since 1994.

Matheu Scott Director of Student Ministry (Grades 7-10)

Matheu is responsible for assisting with vision implementation churchwide, with a primary responsibility for 7-10th grade students. Matheu became a Christian and was baptized at Orange County First Assembly (formerly known as Orange County Worship Center). Matheu has been in ministry voluntarily for 8 years with different ministries and full-time at Northeast since April of 2022. Matheu was born in 1996. Matheu and Abbey met on a mission trip in 2017 and married in 2020. Matheu enjoys bass fishing and golfing.

Michelle Button Business Administrator

Stacy Turner Communications & Creative Coordinator

Kim Frasier Childhood Ministries Associate

Rachel Nichols Student Ministry Associate

Shelby Mason NextGen Ministry Associate

Laura Knott Bookkeeper

Krystal Jefferson Administrative Assistant

Chantele Cabrera Childhood Ministries Assistant

Rob Hawkins Facilities Manager