Rich Roush

LEAD PASTOR

I’m originally from Waco, Texas, and I joined the staff of North Highlands in December 2022. I earned a degree in Business Administration from Baylor University (Sic’em!) and an MDiv in Theology from Truett Seminary. I’m married to my beautiful wife, Megan, and we have three crazy cool kids: Olivia, Griffin, and Shepherd. When I’m not at North Highlands, you can find me cheering them on from the sidelines somewhere.

My favorite thing about North Highlands:
I love the “neighborhood family” feel of North Highlands.

Something you don’t need to know about me:
I have a love-hate relationship with the game of golf and wish I knew Spanish.

Daniel Zandstra

WORSHIP MINISTER

I was born here in Dallas, but was raised in Tyler, Texas. I joined the North Highlands staff in September of 2021. I’m a member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie class of 2018 and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering. I am married to my beautiful wife Courtney and we have two awesome kiddos: Shepherd and Margaret. When I’m not at the office, you can find me writing music, playing Mahjong or Mexican Train with my family and friends, or desperately trying to break 100 in golf!

My Favorite thing about North Highlands:
I LOVE that North Highlands is a truly multigenerational church. It is a gift to be at a church where I can meet friends my age as well as have a wealth of people to mentor me and my family.

Something you don’t need to know about me:
My unofficial title around the office is “Minister of Fun.” If you’re ever looking to play (or make up) a fun game, I’m your guy.

Hannah Jensen

CHILDREN'S DIRECTOR

Josh Rivera

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTER

I’m originally from San Antonio and joined the North Highlands staff in April 2023. I graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Communication Studies, where I also met my wife, Brooke. After moving to Dallas for seminary and for Brooke to begin teaching, I earned my Master’s in Christian Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2022. Outside of church, I enjoy spending time with Brooke, supporting our students, and training in Jiu-Jitsu.

My favorite thing about North Highlands:
What I love most about North Highlands is the sense of potential and momentum. It’s clear that God is at work here, and it’s exciting to be part of a church that’s just beginning to step into all that He has in store for this community.

Something you don’t need to know about me:
I was born two months early at just 3 pounds, 5 ounces—basically the size of a Chipotle burrito. Thankfully, I’ve grown since then… though I still wouldn’t turn down a burrito.

Lizzy Cronin

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Check back soon to hear how amazing she is.

Brent Erschen

COMMUNICATIONS

I grew up in Illinois, went to Art School in Florida and moved to Texas where I met my wife Amy at an advertising agency. We raised our daughters Beth and Abby here at North Highlands and both of them are now working with children educating the next generation.

My favorite thing about North Highlands:
The opportunities I have been given over the years to develop incredible friendships through life groups, retreats and church mission trips.

Something you don’t need to know about me:
My kryptonite is unfrosted strawberry Pop Tarts. When I was young, my mom stopped buying them because I ate so many and now if there happens to be a box in the house, it disapears within 24 hours.