Who are Parksiders?

Parkside is comprised of many different people.  We have single soldiers, families with young children, retired couples with an empty nest and many others!  

Our congregation is comprised approximately 50-60% families from Fort Drum, so we know how to care for our military families.  But our locally based Parksiders are also wonderful people.  Our goal when you visit is to feel welcomed and loved while you are here!

Parkside Pastors

Staff Elders

Pastor Mike- Lead Pastor

Dr. Mike Gerhardt, born in Philadelphia, PA, Received a BA from Kean University in NJ. He worked 8 years as a finance analyst. In 1980 he married Janet Lewis. 2 years later, he began Dallas Seminary and received a Masters of Theology in 1986. He cumulated 27 years of ministry at a Chinese church in NJ, an Alliance church in Hawaii; and at New Beginnings in Poughkeepsie before coming to Parkside in 2013. He has three sons: Brandon, Trevor, and Eric. He received his Doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2006.  He strives to inspire many others to Know the King and Serve His Kingdom.


Follow Pastor Mike on Facebook, Twitter @drmikegerhardt

Pastor Reid- Youth Pastor

Reid Walsh has been serving at Parkside since May 2014.  He began his faith journey following Jesus at a youth camp when he was 13. The following summer, God called him him to a life of ministry. Following that call, he attended and graduated from Messiah College with a degree in Christian Ministry with a focus on youth. He met his wife, Rachel, while serving at his first church in Mountville, PA, and they have followed God's leading in both youth and worship ministries as far away as Oregon.  Reid has a passion to see young people become mature disciples of Christ and then disciple makers.


Follow Pastor Reid on Facebook, Twitter @pastorreidw or Instagram @reidnrae

Parkside Support Staff

  • Administrative Assistant - ASHLEY SENETT

    Ashley joined the Parkside team in 2023 as an administrative assistant. She spent the previous seven years living abroad with her two daughters, Emmanuelle and Paulina, and their dad who serves in the Army. Ashley originally hails from the great state of Maine and travels back often. She is a graduate of Princeton University and holds a master’s degree in Supply Chain & Logistics from Maine Maritime Academy. She is an outdoor enthusiast, athlete, and active community member.

  • Worship Coordinator- Kate Forbes

    Kate joined the Parkside team in 2019. She accepted Christ in Dec 2013 and was baptized in Jan 2015 and has since never looked back. She met her husband, Tyler, at a Christmas hymn sing and tied the knot 8 months later.  Kate and Tyler live in and are renovating an old farmhouse in Evans Mills with their two children, Avery and Ethan, and their dog Lucy.  Kate enjoys baking sweets, fixing up their new/old house, singing, playing games, and jamming with the worship team!

  • BookKeeper- Sharon Spearance

    Sharon joined the Parkside team in 2007 as our Administrative Assistant.  She retired from full-time in 2021, but continues to do bookkeeping for the church.  She and her husband Bill are both retired and enjoy spending time together!

  • Nursery Coordinator - Cali McEathron


  • Digital Media Specialist - Rachel WAlsh


Parkside Lay Elders

Each of our pastors are also elders of the church.  These men are our non-staff elders. 

  • Chris Autote- Elder

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  • Todd Benham- elder board secretary

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  • william (Bill) main- elder

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  • Troy Smith- elder

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  • William (Bill) VanOrman- vice-chairman

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