MEET THE RESTORATION CHURCH STAFF!
JT Holderman
lead pastor
"One of my greatest joys is being married to my camp sweetheart, Kimberly, and the fun we have daily with raising our three gifts from the Lord, Sophia, Cora, and Jasper. I served for a decade as a Pastor in Pennsylvania before coming to Restoration. I have a Th.M. in Homiletics from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary. I enjoy all things woodworking, board gaming, hiking, golfing, and gardening. If you would like to learn more or read any of my articles and publications, it can be found at www.jtholderman.com."
Bill Moore
Discipleship Pastor
"My life is enriched by being a husband to Kristen and father to Gabriella and Vivienne. I grew up in Houston, Texas, spent a decade in North Carolina, and three years in Vancouver, BC, before landing here, in my wife’s home state. I really enjoy traveling, but being rooted even more. I also love being outside with a purpose, such as hunting, fishing, hiking, or grilling."
Chris Arvin
Youth & College Director
"I was born and raised in Henrico County and I’ve spent the last 6 years with Restoration Church. While I was in high school, my youth pastor pulled me into her office for a school project and showed me what grace, compassion, and love from God truly looked like. This encounter made me dive deeper into what the Lord had for me and set my heart on fire for developing the faith of those below me. In my free time I love watching sports, playing board games, going bowling, and rewatching tv series on Netflix."
Kristen Moore
CHILDREN'S DIRECTOR
"I grew up in Virginia, and am so delighted for my family to be back here! I discovered my love for God and his Word at a very young age, and am convinced children of all ages can have vital and joyful relationships with God. I delight in teaching the Word of God, praying that others will be caught up in God's grand unfolding story of redemption. I love laughing, drinking coffee, playing games, reading, any kind of celebration, and going on adventures with my family."
Elizabeth "Liz" Alexander
WORSHIP DIRECTOR
"The Lord has given me the desire to lead worship at a young age. For as long as I can remember, I have been singing and leading worship at church, school, and in my community. I grew up in Virginia Beach, but I am excited to get to know the Richmond area. I just graduated from Liberty University online, majoring in music and psychology interdisciplinary studies. I am excited to use my God-given gifts to serve the congregation at Restoration sufficiently!"
Amy Gathje
Financial analyst
Amy Gathje serves as our Financial Analyst, bringing over 20 years of experience providing full-service accounting. She's a life-long resident of Hanover County. Amy and her husband, Todd, have 4 children (2 boys and 2 girls). After graduating from Atlee High School, went on to earn her B.S. in Accounting from Lee University located in Cleveland, TN. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading her Bible and shopping at her favorite stores -- Ross’s and the Dollar Tree. Amy is affectionately referred to by fellow staff as the "Singing Bookkeeper."
Heather Garrett
MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Heather serves as our Ministry Coordinator, bringing over 15 years of experience providing all-around administrative and non-profit fundraising support. She's a life-long resident of Hanover County. Heather and her husband, Kevin, have 2 children and 2 dogs. After graduating from Lee-Davis High School, she went on to work in the medical field for over 10 years until finding her true calling for non-profit work and fundraising starting in 2014. She loves spending time with her family and friends in Disney World or you can find her on a Disney cruise if she is not in the office. Heather is enthusiastically referred to by fellow staff and kiddos as the "The Disney Lady."
Elizabeth Dill
Children's assistant
"I have enjoyed being a part of the Restoration family since 2011. My primary roles have been those involving the support of our children’s ministry. Recently, my responsibilities have grown to include caring for our building while providing a clean and welcoming environment for all. I have three children ranging in ages from 16-22. When not busy with them, I enjoy going on adventures with my dog, Lucy, spending quality time with friends, and watching historical documentaries."