WHO WE ARE
MEET THE BRANCHES TEAM
Branches is led by a team of staff and volunteers who share a heart for seeing people encounter Jesus and grow together in authentic community.
Amanda Clark — Lead Pastor
Amanda loves Jesus and hands-on, culturally relevant ministry. She’s passionate about radical hospitality and building community through meaningful relationships. Amanda earned her Master’s in New Testament Theology from Northern Seminary, and is now a published author.
Amanda and Justin, her husband, have served in ministry together since 2007, previously serving at Vineyard Community Church in Syracuse, Indiana, and The Vine in Goshen, Indiana. When she isn’t prepping for a sermon, you might find Amanda tending to her garden and growing and arranging flowers. She loves spending time with friends and family—or just about anyone—because she’s a people person through and through.
Justin Clark — Discipleship Overseer
Justin has led worship for more than 20 years, teaching on Sundays and helping shape the spiritual life of Branches. He oversees Worship, Communications, Discipleship and Leader Development.
Justin has been married to Amanda for over 21 years, and together they’ve loved serving Branches as part of the pastoral team. His heart is to see people encounter God, grow in discipleship, and build meaningful community.
Matthew Grathwohl — Youth Ministry Overseer
Matthew grew up in a vibrant thriving youth group! He encountered a couple adult leaders who became mentors for him and showed him what Gods true love is. Alongside his wife, Amanda, they have a passion to grow the youth group and mentor to our students to teach them how to spread Gods love in their everyday lives!
Matthew recently chose to leave his full time job to be able to raise his 1 year old and give him that one on one he needs to improve his growth development. When Matt’s not with his child and wife you can find him watching sports, especially Notre Dame football, listening to music, playing video games with friends and family, collecting sports cards, and being outside in nature.
Paige Morrisroe — Office Assistant & Bookkeeper
Paige and her husband, Evan, have been part of branches since 2019. They welcomed their first daughter into the world at the beginning of 2026.
Paige left engineering to become a stay-at-home mom. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking, gardening, playing guitar, and seamstressing.
