Meet Our Team
Meet the pastors and ministry leaders who serve Freedom Church in Gallatin, Tennessee. Our team is passionate about helping people know God, grow in their faith, and connect to the life of the church.
Terrell & Shanda Somerville
Lead Pastor
Pastor Terrell is the founding and lead pastor of Freedom Church. In 2000, God placed a vision on his heart to start a church where people could experience the life-changing power of the gospel and grow in their relationship with Christ. What began as a church plant has grown into a thriving church family serving the Sumner County community.
Pastor Terrell is passionate about teaching God’s Word and helping people apply biblical truth to their everyday lives. Through faithful preaching and leadership, his desire is to help people know God, grow in their faith, and live out God’s purpose for their lives.
Terrell and his wife Shanda have three married daughters and are proud grandparents to ten wonderful grandchildren.
These leaders help guide the vision and ministry of Freedom Church as we work together to reach people and help them know God.
Leadership team
Josh Brewer
Executive Pastor
Josh helps lead the vision and day-to-day ministry of Freedom Church, working closely with the leadership team to ensure the church serves people well and stays focused on its mission. He is passionate about building strong teams and helping create an environment where people can grow in their faith and get connected to the life of the church.
Tyler Feller
Teaching Pastor
Tyler loves sharing God’s Word in a way that is clear, engaging, and practical for everyday life. Through teaching and discipleship, his heart is to help people better understand Scripture and grow deeper in their relationship with Christ.
Caleb Goostree
Operations Pastor
Caleb oversees many of the operational and organizational aspects of Freedom Church, helping ensure ministries run smoothly and effectively behind the scenes. He enjoys building systems and developing teams that allow the church to serve people well and create environments where ministry can thrive.
LaToya Newson
Connections Pastor
Latoya helps people get connected and feel at home at Freedom Church. She is passionate about building relationships, welcoming new people, and helping individuals and families discover their place in the church community as they grow in their faith and get involved in the life of the church.
Landon Miller
Next Gen Pastor
Landon leads the next generation ministries at Freedom Church, investing in the spiritual growth of kids and students. His heart is to help young people build a strong foundation of faith, develop meaningful friendships, and discover how God can use their lives in powerful ways.
Bryan Reynolds
Worship Pastor
Bryan leads the worship ministry and loves creating environments where people can encounter God through meaningful and authentic worship. He is passionate about helping the church lift their voices in praise and guiding teams that lead others into moments of worship each week.
Stacey Walker
Care & Prayer Pastor
Stacey leads the care and prayer ministries at Freedom Church, walking alongside people through both joyful and challenging seasons of life. His heart is to encourage, support, and pray for those in the church family while helping people experience God’s comfort, strength, and faithfulness.
Our ministry team serves in many areas of the church, helping create environments where people can grow in their faith and feel connected to the Freedom family.
Ministry team
Deric Cotton
Facilities Manager
Deric helps care for and maintain the facilities of Freedom Church, ensuring the campus is welcoming, safe, and ready for ministry throughout the week. His work behind the scenes helps create an environment where people can gather, worship, and grow in their faith.
Kay Oliver
Guest Services Director
Kay leads the guest services team and is passionate about creating a welcoming experience for everyone who walks through the doors of Freedom Church. She enjoys helping guests feel at home and guiding people as they take their next step in getting connected.
Tracie Pedigo
Financial Administrator
Tracie helps manage the financial operations of Freedom Church with care and integrity. She works behind the scenes to ensure the church’s resources are stewarded well so that ministry can continue to grow and impact lives.
Carlos Sanchez
Production Director
Carlos leads the production and technical teams that support services and events at Freedom Church. His passion is using technology and creativity to help communicate the message of the gospel clearly and create meaningful worship experiences.
Eimy Sanchez
Freedom Coffee House Manager
Eimy manages the Freedom Coffee House and enjoys creating a welcoming space where people can connect and build relationships. Her heart is to serve others and help foster a sense of community within the church family.
Julie Stein
Children’s Director
Julie leads the children’s ministry and is passionate about helping kids learn about Jesus in fun and engaging ways. Her goal is to partner with families and help children build a strong foundation of faith from an early age.
Glenda Troutt
Assistant Children’s Director
Glenda serves alongside the children’s ministry team, helping support programs and activities that help kids grow in their faith. She enjoys encouraging children and families while helping create a safe and welcoming environment for young learners.
Rhonda Vaughn
Office Manager
Rhonda helps keep the daily operations of Freedom Church running smoothly. She enjoys serving the church family, assisting ministries, and helping ensure that the church office is a place where people can find support and guidance.