Leadership

Matt Geesaman grew up in Rising Sun, MD as the middle child of five boys. He graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a degree in Biblical Studies. Though he has extensive knowledge in building and remodeling homes, enjoys endurance racing and raising chickens, his greatest passion is the building of Christ’s church. Since 2005, Matt has served, both on staff and in lay positions of leadership, for the building and equipping of the local church.
Matt married his lovely wife, Cherie, in 2007 and God has blessed them with three children, Noah, Caleb, and Ella.

Daniel Azarya grew up in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. He graduated from the London School of Public Relations – Jakarta with a B.A. in Communication Studies, and later earned dual master’s degrees in Communication and Worship Studies from Dallas Baptist University. Since 2011, Daniel has faithfully served as a volunteer worship leader in Indonesia and, after moving to the United States in 2019, has continued to serve in the worship ministry. His greatest passion is helping people encounter God through worship and the local church. In 2024, Daniel married his lovely wife, Kayla.

Rick Fasino was born and raised in Rochester, New York, and is the youngest of six children. He graduated from LeMoyne College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and has spent most of his career in the technology industry. Rick currently lives in Tomball with his wife, Diane. Together they have three grown children, daughters Morgan, Skylar, and Carly.

Ben is the lead pastor of Living Hope Bible Church in Kyle, TX. Ben is married to his favorite person, Marcia, and together they have six children and seven grandchildren. Besides spending time with their grown kids and young grandkids, Ben and Marcia enjoy working out and having people over. They also enjoy exploring the many delights of Austin and the Hill Country.