Meet the Staff
Lane Lavender
Senior Pastor
Pastor Lane and his family were brought to Lighthouse back in 2013. This was both an exciting and scary time for them as they had never been to New England before. During this time God reminded them of Jeremiah 29:11 and they held tight to the promise that all of God’s plans are good and prosperous. And that has certainly been the case. Pastor Lane is so thankful for the opportunity to minister to this local congregation. And although he never could have imagined himself planted here in Connecticut, he couldn’t imagine his life any other way.
naTHAN cARPENTER
Executive Pastor
Nathan has been at Lighthouse since 2004 and has served in a variety of roles. As Executive Pastor, he oversees the administration of the church; aligning with and helping to execute the vision of Lighthouse Church and Pastor Lane. He has a heart for people and leadership development, and desires all members to lead Spirit-filled, impactful lives for the Kingdom of God.
Galatians 2:20 - "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
Cody Ouellette
Worship Pastor
Cody James has been serving as the Worship leader at Lighthouse since 2017. He was radically changed by the grace of God in 2012, and continues to grow in the Lord every day. Cody’s desire in ministry is to teach and inspire people to “Trust in the Lord with all of our heart, to lean not on our own understanding but in all of our ways acknowledge God and He will direct our steps.” - Proverbs 3:5-6.
Contact: codyouellette@lighthousechurchct.com
Alexis Amarante
Director of Children’s Ministry
Alexis has been serving at Lighthouse Church since the young age of 16. She started off as a “teen helper” working in the preschool and toddler classrooms, and soon became a head teacher for the toddlers. After graduating high school she went off to Eastern Connecticut State University to earn her degree in Early Childhood Education. Fast forward to present day, she is now leading all Children’s ministries at Lighthouse, is married to her wonderful husband, Daniel, and is the mother of two beautiful daughters. She has a passion to teach children about Jesus and how to live their lives for Him. She strives to make an eternal difference for the kingdom of God in all she does.
Galatians 6:9 - “Let us not become tired of doing good.”
Myra King
Director of Youth
Myra has been a faithful servant to Lighthouse Church since the age of 18 years. She has served in many capacities from Children’s Church Director, to the Deacon Board, and she is the current Director of Youth Ministry. As a teen with emotional turmoil, she had the best youth leader and adults invest into her relationship with Jesus Christ. She hopes to be that same person for teenagers today - someone who will help them grow deeper in their relationships with Christ so they can disciple others as well. Her favorite scripture is Psalm 139:13-16 -
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well (v. 13-14).”
Contact: myraking@lighthousechurchct.com
Andrea Tetrault
Director of Finance
Andrea was led to Lighthouse Church in 2016, and instantly found a spiritual home in which to deepen her relationship with God. She is honored to be able to utilize her gifts in serving as Treasurer, as her passion and purpose are supporting others in the pursuit of their passion and purpose. Andrea’s favorite scripture comes from Ephesians 2:10 –
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
Contact: treasurer@lighthousechurchct.com