Lead Pastor | Vision and Organizational Leadership 

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em. samr@discoverychurchcypress.com

Pastor Sam loves Jesus—plain and simple. A native Texan (born in Nebraska, but we won’t hold that against him!), he’s a devoted husband to a wonderful wife and proud dad to four incredibly gifted kids.

As an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God, Pastor Sam carries a deep passion for helping people encounter Jesus—especially through worship. Whether he’s preaching, leading, or simply encouraging others, his heart is always to see people connect with God in real, life-changing ways.

He brings joy, authenticity, and a down-to-earth spirit to ministry—and just enough humor to keep things fun.

If Pastor Sam were a superhero, his superpower would be transforming junk food into healthy food—without changing the taste—just by touching it. (Let’s all agree, that would be amazing.)

Lead Pastor | Discipleship and Spiritual Formation

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em. brianar@discoverychurchcypress.com

Pastor Briana is a passionate lover of the presence of God with a deep call to discipleship. As an Ordained Minister with the Assemblies of God, she is devoted to helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus—not just for a moment, but for a lifetime. Her heart is to walk with others as they discover who they are in Christ and learn to follow Him fully.

A joyful and intentional leader, Briana brings warmth, wisdom, and authenticity to every discipleship conversation. She’s a wife and mom of four amazing kids who love her deeply, and she leads both at home and in ministry with grace and strength.

Whether she’s meeting one-on-one, teaching, or simply living life alongside others, Briana is committed to seeing people rooted in the Word, empowered by the Spirit, and transformed by the presence of God.

She also happens to be a lot of fun—she loves to swim, laugh, and enjoy life. And if she were a superhero? She’d fly—because flying is just awesome. 

Associate Pastor | Administration

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Brandon Dague is a proud native Houstonian, devoted husband to an awesome wife, a dad to two incredible girls, and a passionate follower of Jesus. With a heart to serve the Body of Christ, Brandon brings energy, wisdom, and joy to everything he does—whether he’s leading, helping behind the scenes, or simply showing up for people in need.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Houston-Downtown, but his greatest investment is in the Kingdom of God and the lives of those around him. Brandon is a creative thinker, faithful friend, and someone who believes that loving well and serving wholeheartedly go hand in hand.

He also happens to be zealous about anything neon—if it’s bright, bold, and hard to miss, it’s probably his favorite color. And if he were a superhero (which his girls might already think he is), his power would be shapeshifting—because why settle for one form of impact when you can meet the moment, whatever it looks like?

Associate Pastor | Youth 

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Pastor Nancy Ramos is a passionate leader who loves seeing students live boldly for Jesus. Licensed to preach with the Assemblies of God, she brings spiritual maturity, years of youth ministry experience, and a deep love for God’s presence to her role.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Professional Counseling with a minor in Addictions and Biblical Studies from Nelson University and received four years of ministry training from EBP Bible School in Baytown, Texas. 

Nancy is driven to help young people discover their identity in Christ and walk confidently in the power of the Holy Spirit. She’s supported by her amazing husband and two beautiful children. If she were a superhero, her power would be reading minds—because she’s all about understanding and connecting with hearts. 

Associate Pastor | Kids

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Vanessa Gildersleeve is a passionate follower of Jesus with a heart that beats for helping kids discover the joy and wonder of a deep relationship with Him. She believes every child is invited into the greatest adventure ever told—and she’s dedicated to helping them say "yes" to that call.

Married to a wonderful husband and mom to an amazing daughter, Vanessa finds joy in her family and in building things with her hands—whether it’s a creative project, a teaching moment, or a space where kids can encounter God. She's endlessly imaginative, joyfully determined, and always ready to dream big.

If she were a superhero (and honestly, she kind of is), her superpower would be time travel—with the unique ability to visit any moment in history without ever messing up the space-time continuum. 

Associate Pastors | Worship

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Pastor Greg and Rebecca are not only gifted worship leaders—they are passionate lovers of Jesus who carry a deep desire to lead others into the presence of God. Their pursuit of God’s presence isn’t just something they lead publicly; it’s a personal passion that fuels their lives, both on and off the platform.

Together, they’ve raised two incredible daughters who now serve faithfully on the worship team and in other areas at Discovery Church—continuing a legacy of faith, service, and worship. As parents, grandparents, and leaders, Greg and Rebecca model what it means to live a life fully surrendered to Jesus.

And if you’re wondering about their superpowers? Greg would master invisibility—always present but never needing the spotlight. Rebecca? She’d choose teleportation—ready to show up anywhere God calls in an instant.

Their lives are a beautiful blend of ministry, music, family, and faith—and Discovery Church is better because of them.