Staff
If you have any questions or would like to contact our Staff, please reach them by visiting our contact page here.
Oliver was born in Hong Kong and grew up in New York and Indiana. After graduating with a teaching degree from Indiana University Bloomington, Oliver moved to Greenville, SC to teach in 2007. Oliver has been serving full time in the local church since 2011 with youth, teaching, and groups. As Pastor, Oliver is passionate about inviting all people to devote all their life to Jesus. Oliver and Kyra were married in 2005 and love family life in Greenville with their kids: Rose, Leo, Alec, and Ollie.
Kristen grew up in an Air Force family, moving around extensively before landing in South Carolina. She graduated from Wofford College in 2009 and settled in Greenville with her husband Kyle. Kristen homeschools their 3 children Naomi, Caleb, and Alyssa and has served at CITYLIGHTS since 2021.
Jon was born in Indiana, but grew up in the Greenville area. He attended Clemson University where the Lord used the ministry of Fellowship of Christian Athletes to show him that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God for salvation and that only in life with Jesus can we find freedom and purpose. After working for Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Huntington Beach, CA for 2 years, Jon returned to Greenville to get a Master’s Degree in Christian Ministry at North Greenville University. He is excited to join the Spirit’s work in equipping CITYLIGHTS to do the work of the ministry here in Greenville as we grow in love for Jesus and unity with one another. Jon and his wife Angelica have 4 children: Meridian, Jude, Kai, and Sunday. They enjoy playing volleyball, biking, and walking on the SRT together as a family.
Timothy was born here in Greenville, SC. Having grown up in the Church, Timothy developed a love for music and worship at a young age. In 2016, he graduated and earned a certification in Worship Ministry from 10,000 Fathers Worship School. Timothy has been a part of CITYLIGHTS since 2013 and has the heart to see the local Church express its love for Jesus through worship. Timothy has been married to his wife Emily since 2017 and has three children; Norah, Malachi, and Hollis.
Mikayla was born and raised in the Upstate. She graduated from North Greenville University and was a part of Resonate - the college ministry that Citylights was born out of. She was a public school teacher for 9 years. Mikayla and her husband Tony were married in 2016 and have two sons, Lawson and Lincoln.
Deacons
If you have any questions or would like to contact the Decons, please reach them at deacons@citylights.cc
Elders
If you have any questions or would like to contact the Elders, please reach them at elders@citylights.cc