JAMES THOMASSON

James is the founding and lead pastor of MeetingHouse Church and has served two local churches in pastoral ministry since 1999. He has led MeetingHouse to add a second campus, start five new churches and revitalize two others. He also served as professor of New Testament and Ministry at Boston Baptist College and Church Planting Catalyst with the Baptist Convention of New England. 

Education: B.S., Milligan College, Johnson City, TN; Master of Divinity, Baptist Bible College, Springfield, MO; Post Graduate Studies, Trinity College, Bristol, England. 

CHRISTY THOMASSON

Christy is the director of MHC Kids and MHC Families Ministries. She has served in children’s ministry since 1999. She homeschooled her children into middle school, and has worked with children who have social, emotional and behavioral issues. She believes passionately in reaching children’s hearts, rather than modifying their behavior. 

Education: B.S., Communication Disorders, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO; Graduate studies, Baptist Bible College, Springfield, MO. 

James and Christy have four children: Ethan, Maggie, Nathanael and Gabriel. They love to hike with their family and support their kids in all their endevors with Jesus Christ.

LORIN MOTTA

Lorin is a worship pastor that seeks to worship God with song and facilitate communal worship among Gods people. 

Lorin and his wife Trisha have been married for 25 years and have two sons, Noah and Elijah.  He graduated from Huntington University with a BS in Christian Education. He is passionate about bringing praise and worship music to life in the church. 

He is a leader, encourager, and mentor who loves to work with the church family to bring glory to God through their music. He is committed to leading people into a deeper relationship with Christ through song.

LYNN TURGEON

Lynn was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, where she attended Wright State University and Miami Valley School of Nursing. After moving to Texas in 1982, she received a paralegal education at the Southwestern Paralegal Institute (ABA Accredited). After moving to Boston in 1997, she acquired a host of certificates in the Ediscovery field such as EnCE (Encase Certified Forensic Examiner) and various database and processing platforms.

Lynn was the Co-founder, COO, and CFO of Evidox, an Ediscovery firm, from 2006–2016.  In addition, Lynn was an adjunct professor at Middlesex Community College from 2011–2013. She brings a broad skill set and financial expertise to the lead team as the treasurer.

She and her husband Dave have five children and seven grandchildren.  She enjoys spending time with God, family, and golfing.