OUR SERVANTS

Justin is the founding and lead pastor of Restore. He started Restore because he believes that a church where you can be fully known and entirely loved will change your life forever. His greatest joy is helping people discover the warmth and affection Jesus has for them. Justin's vision for Restore is to be a haven for those who need rest from the hate and division around them. In our world, political rhetoric and social media encourage us to dehumanize others and polarize differences. Justin's hope for Restore is that it can be a safe space to reclaim our humanity in Christ together again.

Justin graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University. He is currently completing his Master of Divinity from Pillar Seminary. Justin lives in Houston with his wife, Alyssa, and their little girl, Indie Florence. Alyssa serves as a social worker at Texas Children’s Hospital, and Indie enjoys ice cream, feeding ducks, and riding on Justin’s back.

Justin Gingrich, Pastor

Lindsey is the Family and Care Pastor at Restore. She has a passion for children and families, specifically connecting with parents as they navigate the ever-shifting seasons of life with littles. She believes that the opportunity for families to cultivate relationships with each other are beautiful spaces where God uniquely works. Her hope is that Restore can be a place where children know they are deeply loved and liked by Jesus, in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where they know they always belong.

Lindsey graduated from Hardin-Simmons University, then completed her Master’s degree at Baylor University in Communication Sciences & Disorders. She worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the hospital system for many years before becoming a stay-at-home parent. Lindsey and her husband, Steven, live in Sugar Land with their two children, Patrick and Kezia. You will find Lindsey elbow-deep making sourdough for her local community during the week, Steven running his own staffing firm, Patrick arm-wresting anyone that will take on the challenge, and Kezia dancing in a purple dress.

Lindsey Leeper, Pastor

Jonathan is the Technical Arts Lead at Restore Houston. He believes creativity is self-expression and hopes to remind others of God’s desire to see the authenticity of our hearts through worship. He believes in the transformative power art has in our lives, and that God’s beauty as our creator can be seen in what we make through Him. At Restore, you will see Jonathan playing music—inviting connection to God through contemporary worship and hymns. You might also see him behind the soundboard overseeing the technical processes that create a worshipful experience.

Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Houston. Born and raised in Houston, Jonathan has enjoyed opportunities to travel and the outdoors.

Jonathan loves art. From movies, books, paintings, and music—he will unlikely turn down an opportunity to find meaning in a story, or pet every cat he sees.

Jonathan Alvarez, Technical Arts

Board of Directors

While the staff oversee the day-to-day operations of the church, the Board of Directors provides wisdom and accountability to the lead pastor.

ALYSSA KELLY

MEGAN STEARMAN

JARROD UNDERWOOD

KENDRA VEINOTTE

NIFE VOLTAIRE

SCOTT IRELAND