Meet the Staff
Kevin & Sarah Hancock - Lead Pastor & Worship Leader/Office Administrator
Pastor Kevin Hancock moved to Bedford in May 2022. He is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary. Sarah is also a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University. She leads the worship team and serves as our office administration. They have 2 sons, Braxton and Trenton.
Mark Thompson - Youth Pastor
Pastor Mark Thompson has served as student ministries pastor at Restoration since January of 2006. Mark holds a bachelor's degree in religion from Trevecca Nazarene University and earned a Masters of Arts in Youth Ministry degree from Wesley Seminary. Mark’s vision for the ministry is seeing each student passionately in love with Jesus and His mission by partnering with families and providing a safe space every week for students to be honest with themselves, God, and each other. Mark enjoys watching and playing sports, playing music, vanilla ice cream, and being with his wife, Allyson and his sons, Asher and Levi.
Pam Ritter - Children's Director
Pam Ritter has been working with kids at Restoration for 27 years. She has been the Children's Director for 15 years. Pam hopes all our children will know they are unconditionally loved by Jesus and the church. She desires to give kids a strong foundation on which to continue to grow in Jesus. Pam enjoys spending time with her granddaughters and reading outdoors.
Tricia Tackett - Childcare/Preschool Director
Tricia Tackett has been working at our childcare for 5 years and has been the director for 4 years. Tricia desires to be the hands and feet of Jesus. But most importantly, she wants nothing more than to be the heart of Jesus to everyone that comes through the childcare doors. Tricia enjoys spending time with family, working in her yard, and antique shopping.