DaySpring Ministry Leaders

Dr. Matt Friedeman
Senior Pastor

Matt Friedeman is married to the former Mary Boardman of Pascagoula, Mississippi. Together, they are raising six children.

A Kansas native, he has lived in the Jackson area since 1987 and still serves primarily as the Professor of Evangelism and Discipleship at Wesley Biblical Seminary. He has been active in the Jackson media as a columnist, podcaster, radio talk show host and television commentator. He received his education from the University of Kansas (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) and Asbury Theological Seminary (M.Div.). He is the author of several books: The Master Plan of Teaching, In the Fight, LifeChanging Bible Study, The Accountability Connection, and Discipleship In The Home.

Preston White
Youth Pastor

Preston White is from Hazlehurst, MS.  He has bachelors degree in sports coaching, and is certified to teach physical education.  He is pursuing a master of divinity at Wesley Biblical Seminary.  He is married to Rhonie White, and together they have a daughter.  He has a gift and heart for working with young people. 

Mary Friedeman,
Children's Ministry

Mary Friedeman grew up on the Coast and has been married to Matt for thirty-one years. She home schooled their six children and has a 9th and a 12th grader still at home. Mary has B.A.degrees from Asbury College in Christian Ministries and French and has served on staff at several churches. She is currently serving as the MidSouth District President for Nazarene Missions International.  She loves to see children grow in their relationship with Jesus. Her joy is to launch children on their great adventure for God, as world-changers for the Gospel.

Rob and Holly Pocai,
Associate Pastors

Rob and Holly Pocai serve as associate pastors and both love the ministry of DaySpring Community Church. Both hold BA degrees from Kentucky Mountain Bible College.  Also, Rob is an alumnus of Wesley Biblical Seminary with a M.Div. in Evangelism and Holly is an alumnus of Mississippi College with a B.S. in Nursing.  They have three lively children:  Isabella, Ian, and Ily Grace.
 

Joshua Friedeman
Worship Pastor 

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Josh was born and raised in Mississippi and currently lives in Clinton. He has been involved on worship teams in some form or another for most of the last decade. After graduating from Asbury University, he served at a school in Tegucigalpa, Honduras for three years before returning to Mississippi. While completing his M.Div. degree he worked on the residence life staff at Mississippi College and, since then, has been serving as the Director of Development at Wesley Biblical Seminary. He enjoys helping others get involved in ministry and building meaningful community within the local church.