Our Ministry

About

Middle School Elevate exists to take students to the next levels of their faith in Jesus Christ. Super cool ministry environments have been created so that everyone who enters our doors will be comfortable and cared for.

Your fearless leaders

We have gathered extremely talented and gifted leaders to love, teach, and listen to you. Get to know them:

Justin Breeden

Middle School Minister

justin.breeden@sevierheights.org

Justin's morning routine used to consist of Mello Yello and Twix, but now that he's 31, he's going for the flavored water and yogurt bars. He is married to a 5'11" Puerto Rican supermodel named Andrea and has a boxer pup named Gracie. He is passionate about helping middle school students connect with God and with each other.

  • Favorite cheap eats . . . Hibachi.
  • If I wasn't doing what I do now, I would . . . be a secret agent or flip burgers at McDonalds.
  • If I were an animal, I would be . . . a grizzly bear so I could sleep all winter long.
  • Most embarrassing moment . . . I emailed a lovey dovey note to my wife later realizing I emailed it to all my teachers.
  • guilty pleasure . . . Mello Yello and Twix for breakfast.

Tyler Rhoton

Minister of Student Worship

Tyler.rhoton@sevierheights.org

I was saved at the age of 7. I met my incredible wife Emily in the college ministry at Sevier Heights. She is the absolute love of my life. After her come my beautiful children Caroline and the newest addition to our family, Will. My greatest desire and passion is to be a lead worshiper through life and song. (I especially enjoy doing this with Taylor, my guitar.)

  • when it’s 2:00 a.m. and I can’t sleep, I . . . eat Krystals.
  • dream travel destination . . . Italy with my wife and no cell phone
  • top three favorite movies . . . True Grit, Braveheart and The Goonies
  • hidden talent . . . I can talk like Elmo from Sesame Street (my daughter loves it).
  • If I were an animal, I would be . . . a kangaroo.

      • Leslie Holden

      Student Ministry Assistant

      leslie.holden@sevierheights.org

      Leslie has lived in the East TN area all her 28 years! She came to Sevier Heights as a college student and graduated from Johnson Bible College in 2001. She has been happily married to her husband Jesse for the past four years.

      • favorite place in Knoxville . . Turkey Creek and Neyland Stadium in the fall
      • if I wasn't doing what I do now, I would . . . be traveling with a missions organization or be back in school
      • favorite TV shows . . . Food Network’s Rachel Ray, Gilmore Girls and King of Queens
      • most embarrassing moment. . . wetting on myself on the front doorstep of my piano teacher's house in 4th grade

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