Staff & Elders
Jesus Changes Everything — and these are the people He's called to lead and serve our church family here in Reno.
Dawson Lange
Lead Pastor | Elder
Dawson Lange is the founding Pastor of Mountainside Community Church. He is integral to the spiritual leadership of the church. He has an MDiv. from Western Seminary, a B.A. in Theology from The Master’s College, and he is a 1993 graduate from Hug High School. Dawson is married to his lovely wife Alison. They love sharing new adventures, and family time with their 5 children.
Todd Grenert
Elder
Todd is an elder at Mountainside Community Church. He is married to his favorite person, Danita. He has been blessed with two sons (Hayden and Jaxson). Todd is a family man who loves the outdoors and pretty much all athletics. He is highly relational and having a heart for people is his favorite gift. Todd also works with The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, where he can care for and share the gospel of Jesus Christ with coaches and athletes in Northern Nevada.
JT Thomas
Director of Music Ministry
My nickname is Coconut and I like to praise the Lord in bare feet!
Brian Rauschhuber
Director of Men's Ministry | Elder
Brian serves both as an Elder and excitedly the Men’s Ministry Director. Brian sees men leaning in, supporting one another and utilizing their gifts given from God in the service of the Church family and community. Brian is a long-distance motorcyclist and has motorcycled all around the world with some of his closest friends. Brian and Julee have two grown children and two grandchildren, granddaughter Ellie-Rose and grandson Levi Joseph.
Robert Guillen
Elder
Robert and Julie were raised in Northern Nevada and met in 1980 as 1st grade students. They have been married 25 years and have three daughters. Robert attended a Torchbearers Bible College in 93-94, 96-97, completing both the first and second year programs. He is passionate about men’s discipleship and has worked as an electrician for 27 years. He enjoys fitness, shooting and the outdoors.
