Church Staff
“And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11-12
Our leadership team recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Our passion and goal is to equip the believers for the work of the ministry until we all attain maturity in the fullness of Christ.
Josh Tate, Preaching and Teaching Pastor
Following careers in law enforcement, Christian camping, and a time at LuLu Advent Christian Church in Florida, Josh answered a call to come serve as State Road’s pastor of preaching and teaching in 2018. He and his wife Sarah met as teenagers while working on summer staff at Camp Maranatha in Southern California. They have been married since 2001, and have six children together: Bowden, Lucy, Jack, Miles, Charlie, and Oliver.Josh graduated from Houghton College in 2000 where he studied Business Administration and French. He also has his MDIV degree through Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary. The Tates enjoy opening their home in hospitality and serving God’s people at State Road Church.
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Aaron Kofstad, Student Ministries Pastor
As Associate Pa
stor, Aaron’s main responsibilities fall within the realm of student ministry. Aaron joined the pastoral team in March 2022.
stor, Aaron’s main responsibilities fall within the realm of student ministry. Aaron joined the pastoral team in March 2022. ———————————————————
Maggie Castonguay, Ministry Intern
Maggie graduated from Liberty University in December 2023 with a Bachelors Degree in Religion: NextGen Ministry. In the summer of 2024, Maggie was presented with the opportunity to intern with Lifeway Christian Resources. Her focus was with the Women’s Events team, where she worked with authors and speakers to plan conferences and events for women. Through her schooling and internship experience, Maggie gained a passion and love for children and women’s ministry. She is looking forward to using 
what she has learned to serve the State Road Church family, Maggie is also recently engaged, and looking forward to marrying her fiancé Josh Thomas on December 28, 2024.
what she has learned to serve the State Road Church family, Maggie is also recently engaged, and looking forward to marrying her fiancé Josh Thomas on December 28, 2024. ———————————————————
Peter Forbes, Deacon
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Greg Moody, Deacon
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Jake Pickens, Deacon
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Tim Tarr, Deacon
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