LEADERSHIP

Pastors Ron and Portia have been a part of the pastoral leadership team at Meadows since 2009 and have been serving as senior pastors since 2015. Prior to entering ministry, Pastor Ron spent ten years playing professional baseball, with the majority of his career in the Oakland Athletics organization. His dream of pitching in the Major Leagues first became a reality in 2005. Immediately after retiring from baseball, Pastor Ron and his wife, Portia, began ministering to the young adults and youth at Meadows, and completely fell in love with ministry.

They both have a passion to love people well by being ambassadors of God’s amazing grace and liberating love. Also, through laughter and tacos.

Ron and Portia have three kids: Ethan, Julia, and Ryan. All of which are involved with the youth, kids ministries, and worship at Meadows, as well as football, soccer, musical theater, etc. 

Pastors Nate and Adrianne received their pastoral licenses together in January 2018 and were appointed Associate Pastors at Meadows in January 2019.  They currently lead MYG (Meadows Youth Group), oversee our ministry teams, and serve as praying elders.

Prior to joining our team, Pastor Nate worked in marketing and finance at Cirque Du Soleil and Station Casinos for a combined twelve years.  Pastor Adrianne also has more than a decade of marketplace experience, working in public relations promoting some of Vegas’ top attractions.  

Pastor Adrianne has been attending Meadows since she was just a little girl and Pastor Nate since he moved to Las Vegas in 2004.  They have a heart to serve the people of Meadows and help them find a place to be welcomed and accepted.    

The couple met in college and got married at Meadows shortly after graduation .  They enjoy working out, vacationing, and spending time with their boys, Braxton and Cooper.

Ron Sr. and Paula were appointed Senior Pastors of Meadows in September 2005. They transitioned out of full-time pastoral ministry in July 2016, and now enjoy their role as Pastors Emeritus, filled with lots of hugs, high fives, hand shakes, and kissing babies. They  continue to minister here at Meadows, bringing a wealth of wisdom, warmth, and fun to the culture.

Stephanie Fournier recently joined our leadership team formally in the summer of 2022, but actually began serving the community of Meadows almost immediately after walking through our doors in 2016. Stephanie earned her degree in Ministry & Leadership at Life Pacific University and is currently in the process of earning a Masters Degree in Theological Studies at LPU. She has a passion for theology, bringing people together in community, and lifelong learning.
 
She currently leads the Hospitality and Info Center teams, as well as serves on the Prayer Team and Ladies Connect leadership team. Prior to coming on staff, she was a homeschool mom for 15 years.
 
Originally from Idaho, Stephanie moved to Las Vegas in 1998 where she has been raising her three children; Tyler, Matson, and Lily, plus a dog, two cats, and a tortoise, alongside her husband Matt. Stephanie and Matt, enjoy hiking, RV camping, National Parks, and cheering on their kids in softball, musical theater, and CrossFit competitions.