Our Staff

Mike Gray
Senior Pastor

Mike Gray has been the Senior Pastor of Southeast for 23 years (since February 1984). Mike is married to Dixie and they have four grown children. Mike and Dixie are still waiting for grandchildren. Two verses from the Bible express Mike's ministry:

-John 10:10- Jesus said that people might have life and beyond that more abundant life. With Jesus, life can be lived to its fullest.

-Philippians 3:12 tells us that Paul pressed on to lay hold of all that God had laid hold of him for. When God puts His hands on us, we are wise to yield to and persue His will for us.

John Prim
Pastor of Education and Worship

John has been on staff for 10 years. He is married to Leigh and they have three grown children and one in High School. They also have three grandchildren.

John is a lover of God's Word expressed in either Bible study, preaching or worship.  He also ministers to Real Salt Lake (a professional soccer team), as their chaplain.

Chad Whitehead
Pastor of Youth

Pastor Chad has been on staff full-time as the youth pastor at Southeast for six years, having started as an intern during college. Chad grew up in Salt Lake City and accepted Jesus in junior high. Chad and his wife Sara have been married for seven years and live in Sandy, Utah. He has a passion for students and missions and connecting the two together. His interests include: music, overseas missions, and soccer.

Dalice Heiser
Assistant Worship Leader

Dalice is the Assistant Worship Leader and pianist for Southeast. She is married to Al and they have two grown children. She also teaches music at Intermountain Christian School.

Yolonda Poret
Office Manager

Yolonda is the Office Manager for Southeast. She is married to Glenn and both of them were born and raised in Southern California. They have lived in Utah since 1979. Yolonda feels it is an honor and a privilege to work and serve here at Southeast.

Sandy Witherspoon
Assistant Office Manager

Sandy has worked in the church office for 8 years. She is a secretary and the assistant office manager. She and her husband Gary, both originally from Arizona, have been married for 32 years. Sandy says, "I love my job; it's a real blessing to serve the Lord and the people of Southeast as I work in the church office."