Lead Pastors
Jake & Amanda Sanchez
A Midland native, Jake and Amanda have been married nearly 15 years and are blessed with five children. Jake is the founder of InnerCourt Worship, an evangelistic altar-call ministry focused on revival, and has led revivals across Texas and the country — including Idaho, Iowa, and Indiana.
After sensing God's call to plant a church in West Texas, Jake was invited by the elders of Presence Church to lead the vision. His heart is for Presence to "not just be a church in the community, but a church for the community."
Jake credits Pastor Dick Spencer — founder of Cornerstone/Presence Church — as the biggest influence on his evangelistic DNA.
Meet Our Team
Real people who love God and love you.
Discipleship
Robert & Hilda Natividad
Robert is from Midland, Hilda is from Coahuila, Mexico. Married in 1995, two kids. Serving at Presence since 2013, they helped launch the original Spanish service, "Café y Pan." Both graduated from Cornerstone School of Ministry and Leadership. Passionate about preaching and teaching the Word.
Youth Pastors
Demetrius & Courtney Lee
Youth Pastors, parents of two girls, Kierstyn and Bailey. Serving at Presence since 2019. Demetrius grew up in Midland, served in the U.S. Air Force, and worked as a police officer and teacher/coach before answering the call to ministry. Currently pursuing a Master's in Christian Ministry at Lubbock Christian University and serves as an Area Representative for the FCA.
Marriage Ministry & Children
Harley & Taylor Winters
Harley and Taylor Winters lead TwoEighteen Collective, our marriage ministry, walking with couples through every season of marriage with honesty, grace, and a whole lot of laughter. They believe a thriving marriage is one of the greatest legacies a family can leave — and they love helping couples build theirs. Taylor also serves as our Children's Director, creating safe, fun, Jesus-filled environments where kids discover how loved they are. Harley and Taylor are parents to five children and count family as their greatest ministry and joy.
Family
Greg & Angela Spencer
Multi-generational Midlanders who met at Midland High and married in 1985, both UT Austin grads. Greg is a petroleum engineer and founder of his own oil and gas exploration company; Angela manages mineral interests in Texas and New Mexico. They have three married kids and eight grandchildren, and have attended and served at Cornerstone/Presence since 1989. Greg's father, Dick Spencer, was the founding pastor of Cornerstone/Presence Church.
Executive & Operations
Alan & Mechele Peters
Attending Presence (then Cornerstone) since 1989. Three kids, five grandkids. Have taught Financial Peace University for 15 years and served on the Board of Elders for 20 years. They oversee the administration of the church. Their motto: Familia es todo.
Hospitality
Mark & Jenifer Mitchell
Met in church, married in 1994. Long-time Midlanders with 4 adult children and grandkids. Both business owners who use customer relationships as a ministry channel — sharing God's love with people who might never walk into a church.