Shepherds

Chris Disch

Chris grew up in Garland, TX. At the age of 8 years old, through the faithful ministry of his parents and local church, the Lord saved Him. In 2006, he received his undergraduate degree in Sociology at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. He moved to Graham, TX, in 2008 to join the staff of Graham Bible Church, where he led music and admin. The following year, he married his wife, Rebekah. He completed his M.A. in Cross-Cultural Ministry in 2012, and in 2015, Chris & Rebekah, moved to Alexandria, Virginia, where Chris became a Pastoral Intern at Del Ray Baptist Church and where he now serves as an Associate Pastor, overseeing music, community groups, and international partnerships, among other things. He enjoys spending time with Rebekah, woodworking, music, sports, and being outdoors.

Ben Hamilton

Ben was born and raised in Bloomsburg, PA. He was raised in a Christian home and came to know the Lord at a young age. He went on to received degrees from Houghton College, Bloomsburg University, and Nova Southeastern University. In 2002, Ben married his high school sweetheart, Jill, and they now have three daughters, Rachel, Naomi, and Haylee, and a son, Alex. When Ben and Jill moved to D.C., they did not anticipate being in the area for more than a year…that was in 2004. Ben and Jill stayed in large part to grow through the preaching/teaching at CHBC, and they have remained in the area to see God’s work at DRBC. Ben enjoys spending time with his family and playing (or watching) just about any sport.

Garrett Kell

Garrett Kell did his undergrad at Virginia Tech where he came to know the Lord through the witness of a friend. Garrett served as the evangelism pastor at Denton Bible Church in Denton, TX while earning his ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary. He then served as a pastor with Graham Bible Church in Graham, TX for seven years. He later spent time on staff with Capitol Hill Baptist Church who helped place him with Del Ray Baptist Church where he has served as a Pastor since 2012. He is married to Carrie and together they have six children. Garrett enjoys hanging out with his family, watching sports, fishing, and exercising so he can eat whatever he wants.

Jason Seville

Jason earned his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University (MA, History), where he was also a member of the WVU Wrestling team and an active member in Cru. After university, he spent two years involved in some pioneering missions work in East Asia before moving to north Texas for further theological education. Jason served as the Associate Director for Denton Bible Church’s ministry to senior adults for four years while earning his masters degree from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., Historical Theology & World Missions). After seminary the Sevilles moved to Memphis, TN where Jason was on staff with Downline Ministries for four years, and then to Shanghai, China for six years, where Jason served as the senior pastor of Shanghai International Bible Church. Jason is married to Kim–a graduate of JMU and DTS (MA in Psychology & MABC, respectively)–and they have five children (Sydney, Sophie, Hannah, Hayden, and Shepherd).

Danny Falcone

Danny grew up in Orlando, FL, but was born in New York and stayed there just long enough to become an over-the-top Yankees fan. He attended the University of Florida to pursue a business degree. While there, the Lord saved him through the faithful witness of a high school friend. It altered the course of his life. After college, he went through a men’s disciple program at Denton Bible Church where he later served on staff. He’s had various ministry and business roles in rural, suburban, urban, and inner city contexts, including extended time overseas. Danny graduated with a Master of Arts in Religion degree from Redeemer/Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas with an emphasis in biblical counseling. He moved to Alexandria to take on his current role as a Regional President for a non-profit organization called Apartment Life. Danny has an amazing wife and three incredible kids who joyfully take up most of his free time outside of work. His other hobbies include sports, reading, beaches, and scouring Yelp for really good restaurants.

Dan Mackett

Dan was born and raised in Wisconsin with parents who loved and served the Lord. Dan came to know the Lord at a young age but deeply struggled to walk in the Spirit in middle school and high school. As he started attending the University of Wisconsin, God started drawing him into closer fellowship with Himself through various trials and difficulties. Halfway through freshman year, he joined Cru (a Christian ministry on campus) where he started growing in the Lord through discipleship, community, and faithful brothers in Christ. Ever since, God has used many faithful believers to pour into Dan and help him live out the gospel in all areas of life. He graduated in May of 2015 with Marketing and Supply Chain Management degrees. He served with a management consulting firm in Chicago/Madison for 2 years and then transitioned into his current role of leading the College Program at International Justice Mission. Dan and his wife, Alyssa, moved to Virginia in May of 2017, and joined DRBC in August 2017.

Cody Montgomery

Cody was born in Boulder, Colorado and came to trust in Jesus Christ, by God’s grace, at an early age through the witness of his parents. He attended Dallas Baptist University for undergrad, playing baseball there and ultimately receiving a degree in communications. During his time at DBU, he met his wife, Brittany. After working in North Texas in a variety of roles, he and Brittany moved their family to the DC area in 2017 to begin working in a global non-profit organization where he works today. Cody and Brittany were married in 2008 and have been blessed with three beautiful daughters. Cody enjoys spending time with his family, fly-fishing and being outside whenever he can.

Mercury Payton

Mercury Payton was born and raised by his parents in Northern Virginia. Throughout his childhood, his mother constantly shared with him the redeeming message of the gospel offered through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. It wasn’t until after he graduated from grad school that the Holy Spirit personally convicted Mercury of his sin. Since then he has enjoyed learning, growing, and serving in the local church. He graduated from Hampton University with a Political Science degree and from the University of Delaware with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Mercury has worked in local government since 1997 and has been the Town Manager of Vienna, Virginia since May of 2011. He is married to his college sweetheart, Andrea, and together they have eight children: four boys and four girls.

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Dave Sutton

Dave grew up in Lower Burrell, PA (just outside of Pittsburgh) in a loving Christian family where he was taught the gospel and came to believe at an early age. After graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1992 and finishing pilot training a year later, he married his wonderful wife Shannon. Air Force life took them to numerous churches, to include in Germany, Finland, and India, where they were able to both serve and learn. Since retiring from the military in 2013, Dave has lived in Northern Virginia and served in the local church while working in the defense industry. He and Shannon have three wonderful children.

Bryson Thomas

Bryson was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He was raised in a Christian home and, by God’s grace, placed his trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior at a young age. While at Purdue University, Bryson married Lexie and they now have two daughters, Norah and Lucy, and two sons, William and Henry. After Purdue, Bryson served in the US Air Force for fourteen years, during which a short time in the DMV allowed for Bryson and Lexie to be blessed by the preaching, teaching, and saints of DRBC. He transitioned to the USAF Reserves and returned to DRBC in 2022. Currently, Bryson is finishing a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He desires to serve DRBC well and, Lord willing, pastor a church some day.