Meet Our Team

Jacob Howell is the founding and lead pastor at Merge. Church. Jacob and his wife Kristen have legacies steeped in the local church and know the power the local church has when it keeps its focus on what matters - Jesus. Jacob’s path into ministry isn't traditional. Jacob was a full-time attorney for many years before planting Merge.Church.  While the path is far from traditional, we know that God calls the unqualified but qualifies the called. Jacob's path gives him fresh insight and an ability to relate to those who walk through Merge's doors.

Sean Dodson joined our Merge.Church staff in 2022. He is married to the love of his life, Jennifer, and together they have their son, William. With a heart to see the Church influence culture creatively and people experience the presence of God through authentic worship, Sean oversees the weekend service environment and pastors the worship team. He also provides oversight for Merge.Church's creative department.

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