LEADERSHIP

Lead Pastor

Pastor Marco is the lead and founding pastor of Radiant Bay City. He and his wife Kari have a passion for seeing people’s lives changed by the power and the presence of God. He is passionate about teaching God’s Word and seeing people discipled in the local church. When not doing ministry, he enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with his family.

Finance Manager

Kari manages the finances at Radiant Church with a keen eye for detail and a love of numbers! She is married to Pastor Marco and is the mother of their two beautiful children. In her free time, she loves to read, explore Michigan in all of its beautiful seasons, and make memories with her family by her side.

Executive Pastor

Pastor Mark has been the Executive Pastor at Radiant Bay City since January 2026. In this role, he oversees the church's staff, daily operations, and facilities. He is passionate about spreading the Gospel in Bay City, the surrounding regions and beyond, and loves working with others who share that same mission. Outside of ministry, Pastor Mark and his wife, Kim, are often found supporting their four teenage children at sports or theater events, or enjoying outdoor activities like camping, bike riding, pickleball and fishing.

Associate Pastor

Marcus’s passion is to help others become more like Jesus through spiritual formation within community. He and his wife Martha enjoy spending time with their daughter, eating good food with friends, playing games, and exploring Bay City together as a family!

Worship Ministry Pastor

Pastor Jacob has been the Worship Pastor at Radiant Bay City since June of 2022. His passion is to create a distraction free environment for people to encounter the presence of God in our corporate times of prayer and worship. During his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and eating delicious smoked meat with family and friends.

Media Team Director

James Dupree is the Tech Director at Radiant Church Bay City. He is passionate about emphasizing the movement of the Holy Spirit and capturing moments of glory for the edification of the Church.

Radiant Kids Ministry Pastor

Pastor Sarah has been serving faithfully in our Children’s Ministry since 2018. Sarah and her husband, Andy, have a passion to walk alongside men and women in this city as they raise up the next generation of disciples for Jesus. When not doing ministry, she enjoys going on adventures with her family, scrapbooking those adventures, and reading new books.

Children's Ministry Director

Martha has been serving faithfully at Radiant since 2019. She is married to our Connections Pastor, Marcus Morgan, and they welcomed their first daughter, Matilda, in 2024. She will also be a graduate of the Radiant School of Ministry LAUNCH program as of 2025. When not pursuing ministry, her favorite things are reading, cooking and baking, being in nature, and enjoying life with her little family and their two cats. 

Administrative Assistant

Victoria is the administrative assistant to Pastor Marco and has been in this role since September of 2020. She and her husband Jonathan have a passion for missions, blended families, and cultivating deep individual relationships with others. Outside of ministry, she enjoys spending time with her family, praise dance, and helping moms as a doula.

Youth Director

Daniel is the Youth Director at Radiant Bay City and had gone through the Radiant School of Ministry. Daniel has a heart to pour into students and help get them know the Lord; not just read about Him. When not doing ministry, he loves to play video games and be in nature. 

Pastor Lee is the founding and senior pastor of Radiant Church and is the founder and president of the Radiant Network. He and his wife, Jane, began Radiant Church in 1996 with the same mission it has today: to lead people to become radiant disciples of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Mike is the lead pastor of Radiant Church Jackson and is passionate about helping people become followers of Jesus, live in freedom, and discover their God-given purpose in life. He and his wife, Jennifer are committed to helping others experience the life God has for them.

Pastor Jeremy is the founder and lead pastor of Radiant Church Ann Arbor. At the age of 20, he had an encounter with the presence of God and has since spent his life working to create places where others can experience the presence of God and be transformed by Him.