Staff
Pastor of Student Ministries
Tim is a Greenville native who grew up in Simpsonville, SC. He graduated from Southside Christian School and also graduated from the Fine Arts Center in Jazz Percussion. Tim has been in full-time vocational ministry for 18 years, with his first two years as the middle school Pastor at Foothills Community Church in Seneca, SC. and the last 16 years spent at North Hills. His heart’s desire is to see the next generation reach its full potential in Jesus Christ through the Gospel and discipleship.
Tim majored in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministries at Liberty University and graduated in 2009. He married his college sweetheart, Rachael, and they now have two sons: Judah (12) and Levi (10). If you want to immediately become best friends with Tim, talk about the following: DW Drums, the Atlanta Braves, Five Iron Frenzy, or Publix chicken fingers.
Director of Middle School
Nick Poole was born and raised in Snellville, GA, before attending Liberty University, where he graduated with a degree in Youth Ministry in 2008. God opened the door for Nick to serve in ministry in Texas in the fall of 2010. He lived in the Bryan/College Station area, where he volunteered with the youth ministry at FBC Bryan and led a mission trip to Germany every summer until 2020.
While in Bryan, Nick met his wife, Maribeth, and they have been married for almost ten years. Before stepping into vocational ministry at North Hills, Nick ran his own business as a full-time custom carpenter. In his spare time, Nick enjoys the mountains, the beach, watching Atlanta Braves baseball, and spending time with friends and family. He is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the students of North Hills and is expectant for the Lord to work in mighty ways in and through their lives.
Administrative Assistant
Leyanah was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up outside the city in Northern Virginia. She has a degree in Mass Communications. Leyanah has been married to Jeff for 29 years, and they are blessed with four beautiful children. They have served in local church ministry for over 25 years including a church plant in upstate NY and a church revitalization in Asheville, NC.
Leyanah is a musician at heart and has taught music and violin lessons for years. She plays the violin on the Worship Arts team at North Hills. She enjoys all things administration,organization, and event planning and counts it a privilege to serve in Alive Student Ministry with a fabulous team and amazing group of students.
Leyanah enjoys collecting Ina Garten Cookbooks, sitting around a firepit with family, and early mornings on the front porch with a cup of coffee.
Corinne is a native New Englander and devoted Boston sports fan with degrees in theatre education and theatre. While teaching high school, she discovered a passion for helping students develop their God-given gifts and leadership abilities.
Today, Corinne is thrilled to combine her passion for students, leadership, and worship in her role with Alive. Her primary focus is developing student leaders through intentional mentorship and meaningful opportunities to lead. Whether students are teaching, leading worship, serving within the youth group, or stepping into other areas of responsibility, Corinne loves helping them move from simply participating to confidently leading and watching them discover how to use their unique gifts and influence to make a difference for the glory of God!
Corinne and her husband, Andy, have attended North Hills for 34 years, where she has served in youth and Worship Arts ministries. They have three adult children: Quinn, Keely (married to RJ), and Ashton. She also loves collecting all things How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Steve has roots in northern Virginia, but moved to South Carolina for college, where he fell in love with both his wife, Heather, and the Greenville area. After college, Steve and Heather made South Carolina, and North Hills, their permanent home. They have attended NHC for over 20 years and have added four amazing kids, three dogs, and a cat to their family.
Steve has served in various worship roles for the past 30 years, including leading worship at camps, leading teens in his home church in Virginia, and playing guitar and percussion on the worship team at NHC. Music has always been one of his greatest passions, inspiring him to connect with others and create meaningful experiences while glorifying Jesus Christ.
Steve loves Washington football, a good comedian, concerts, and spending time with friends and family. He is excited to serve the ALIVE team as the Worship Coordinator, where he hopes to foster a space where everyone can experience the joy and inspiration of music as they worship the Lord and serve together.
