Chris Florence

Lead Pastor

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Chris grew up in Brownsville, Texas before attending Texas A&M University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology.  While at A&M, he came to faith in Jesus through the ministry of Reformed University Fellowship (RUF). Chris earned his Master of Divinity degree from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, his Master of Science in Social Work degree with a concentration in adult mental health and chemical dependency from the University of Texas at Austin, and pursued his Doctor of Philosophy degree in higher education leadership and teaching at St. Louis University.

He has served in a variety of areas over the years - Senior Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Shepherding at Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Rock Hill, SC, Vice President in the Academics Department, Interim Director of the Center for Ministry Leadership, the Interim Director for the Doctor of Ministry program, and an assistant professor of practical theology at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis.  Chris has also served churches in Augusta, GA, Severna Park, MD, and Sturgis, SD throughout his years of ordained ministry in the PCA.

He is married to Suzy who he met at RUF while attending Texas A&M. Chris and Suzy have been married since 1995. They have one daughter, Bailey, who works in Florida as an interior architect. In his free time, you might find Chris kayaking or hiking with Suzy, barbecuing brisket, cooking Mexican food, watching baseball, or reading.

Doug Domin

Associate Pastor of Adult Discipleship

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Doug comes to Peace from New Hampshire where he and his wife, Linda, church planted.  They also have served churches in Yazoo City, Mississippi, Miami, Florida, and Aiken, SC.  They have 4 grown children. Doug received his B.A.A. degree in Criminal Justice and his M.Div. degree from Reformed Theological Seminary.  Doug serves the church primarily in discipleship ministries and outreach.

Ken Langley

Associate Pastor of Worship and Enfolding

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Ken and his wife Amy met at Covenant College, where he received a B.A. in Applied Music. The Langleys came to Peace from St. Louis, Missouri, where Ken attended Covenant Seminary and received a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in worship and music. Ken has previously served at churches in Philadelphia (his home city), Arlington and Richmond, VA (Amy's home city), and St. Louis. Ken has a range of musical experience, from leading and participating in choral music, hymnody of all varieties, and contemporary worship ensembles. Ken and Amy have four children, Daniel, Olivia, Celia Grace, and Jacob. Ken was ordained and installed as Assistant Pastor of Worship on March 26, 2017, and was installed as Associate Pastor on October 3, 2021.

Jono Darville

Assistant Pastor of Youth

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Jonathan (Jono) Darville and his wife, Jillian, have been members of Peace since 2016 are parents to two children, Jono and Haddie. Jono is a former Global Master Trainer and Senior Account Executive with The Center for Leadership Studies. Prior to his time in the corporate world, Jono helped lead a ministry in New York geared towards reaching those in the fashion industry with the gospel. Jono has a B.A. in Biblical Studies and a minor in Apologetics from The College at Southeastern. He just finished his M.A. in the Philosophy of Religion from Southeastern Seminary. Jono loves watching basketball, reading theology, spending time with friends and family, and walking Raleigh (the family dog). They love calling Peace their church home and consider it an honor to serve the families of Peace Church.

Alisa Arslan

Director of Children's Ministries

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Alisa is delighted to call North Carolina and Peace Church “home”.  She grew up in Winston-Salem, graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill, worked at IBM for 17 years in software development and management, and relishes her current roles as wife, mom, nana, director of children’s ministries, and Sunday School teacher.  She loves VBS and sharing the amazing truths of God’s Word with children!  Alisa’s family includes husband Mark, adult daughter Anna, two adult stepsons & two daughters-in-law, three grandkids (triplets!), and two furry felines. She enjoys travel, music of many genres, and a good book.

Nicole Nichols

Children’s Ministries Assistant 

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Nicole Nichols and her husband, Chris, grew up in Southern California and moved to North Carolina in 2017 with their two children, Ben and Daniel. They became members at Peace Church in 2019, and Peace has been an amazing blessing to them over the years.

Previously a private tutor, Nicole stayed home for several years after her children were born, and then returned to the workforce at Peace Preschool in 2023. After working at the preschool for two years, God led her to a new position as the Children's Ministries Assistant at Peace. She is so grateful for the opportunity to hold this position and is excited for what God has planned for her here.

Nicole loves animals and art. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, boating, board games, and spending time with her boys.

 Jennifer McGehee

Director of Preschool

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Jennifer has been married to Steve for thirty wonderful years, and they are blessed to call Peace home. Their son, Brock, flies F-15C’s in Okinawa. Their daughter, Bethany is recently married and is a professional musician. Jennifer has enjoyed serving children and young families for over twenty years. She is delighted to join the church’s mission to love and serve our community by providing a preschool where children learn through play. Jennifer enjoys traveling west to visit family, reading a good book by the pool, walking on the beach, and hiking in the mountains. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Level Certificate in Biblical Counseling from Southeast Baptist Theological Seminary. 

 Caroline Bowersox

Assistant Director of Youth Ministry

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Caroline is originally from Lake Norman, NC, and studied journalism and education at UNC-Chapel Hill (go Heels!). While at UNC, Caroline was deeply involved in the RUF campus ministry, worked with an outreach ministry to international students, and served as Peace’s summer youth intern in 2022. She is so excited to be back at Peace as part of the full-time staff! In her free time, Caroline enjoys watching Tar Heel basketball, spending time outdoors, going on long walks with friends, listening to Taylor Swift, and drinking Diet Coke.

Todd Blonshine

Office and Facilities Manager

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Todd and his wife Cathy have been members at Peace for over 20 years.  They met in Georgia and have eight children (four married couples).  Todd loves serving Jesus by helping the facilities and office run smoothly.  

Meaghan Clayton

Assistant Music Director

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