Leadership

Linda Benson is the wife of the Soul Filling Station's founding pastor Robert Benson who passed away in 2020. Linda is also the organ player on our worship team. Linda started playing the organ in the church in 1982 and loves feeling the presence of the Lord while giving praise to God while playing. Linda has embodied the heart and mission of our church since its founding and continues to do so to this day, and she feels extremely honored to be a part of the worship team.

Jesse Chism is the devoted Senior Pastor of the Soul Filling Station who has passionately served in ministry for over 20 years. With a heart dedicated to his community, Jesse finds fulfillment in spreading the love and teachings of Jesus Christ. Alongside his childhood sweetheart Hope, with whom he has been married for over 25 years, Jesse continues to inspire and impact the lives of those around him through his unwavering faith and commitment to service.

Naomi Etris is the worship leader of The Soul Filling Station, and has done so for 16+ years. Naomi has been married to her husband, Dusty Etris, for 17 years. Together they have three amazing kids, Isaac, Sydney, and Liam. Naomi's love for music and worship began at the age of two years old when she was given the opportunity to begin singing on the platform. Naomi desires that everyone can feel the love of God through music!

Hannah Stowers is the treasurer, piano player, and backup singer of The Soul Filling Station. Hannah has been a part of The Soul Filling Station since birth. Hannah firmly believes that all things are possible in Christ, and she has many first-hand experiences with the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Hannah's focus in leadership is to be a servant to those around her, whether that be at her home, church, or community.  Outside of Hannah's leadership role, she is a wife, mother, and business owner. Hannah has been married to her husband, Marcus, for 16 years. Their children, Beau and Lyla Stowers are truly the "greatest gifts God has blessed us with." "We believe in the God-centered family and aim to be a blessing and support to our church and our community."

Kari Freeman is one of the Station Worship vocalists and has been with The Soul Filling Station for over 20 years. Kari is married to her devoted husband with whom she has 4 incredible children, and 6 amazing grandchildren. Kari finds much fulfillment in worshipping God, not just through music, but in every aspect of her life. Whether she is homeschooling her children, playing piano or pickleball, cooking, connecting with friends, or simply spending time with her loved ones, Kari strives to live a life that honors and glorifies God. Loving Jesus and recognizing her identity in Christ has been an incredible journey for her, and the best decision she has ever made. 

Grace Berry is a devoted member of our church community, known for her unwavering passion for worship and her newfound role on the praise and worship team. From a young age, Grace has harbored a deep love for songwriting and music, channeling her talents into creating meaningful and uplifting melodies. Raised in the church, she carries a strong desire to serve the Lord and spread His message through her musical gifts. Grace is happily married to Logan Berry, and together, they share a common goal of serving the Lord and spreading His love through their actions and talents. Grace's dedication to worship and commitment to serving alongside her husband exemplify her unwavering faith and love for the Lord.

Dusty Etris is the acoustic guitar player of The Soul Filling Station and has done so for 15+ years. Dusty has been married to Naomi Etris for 17 years and they have 3 children, Isaac, Sydney, and Liam. Dusty's passion is songwriting, and he believes music is the key to the heart. Here are a couple of quotes that Dusty lives by. “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” “Nothing is more beautiful than a guitar, except, possibly, two.”

Hayden Tice is one of The Soul Filling Station's guitarists. Hayden is passionate about following God and letting the Lord lead him into something greater, helping him achieve great things in his life and his faith, not only for himself but also for his community.

Logan Berry is a dedicated guitar player on our praise team, bringing his passion for worship to life through music. Inspired by his grandmother, Logan discovered his love for praise and worship at a young age. She introduced him to the joy of playing the guitar and using music as a heartfelt form of worship to the Lord. Coming from a lineage of pastors and individuals of great faith, Logan's upbringing instilled a deep reverence for serving God and spreading His message. Logan eagerly anticipates serving the church alongside his beloved wife, Grace Berry, as they both share a deep commitment to honoring the Lord through their musical talents and devotion to worship.