Rooftop is a vibrant, casual, and creative Christian church in St. Louis, MO, full of imperfect people trying to follow Jesus together like a family. We don't take ourselves too seriously. But we take Jesus very seriously. A few things set us apart from other churches. They are:

Authenticity. We try to “keep it real.” It’s too easy in church to pretend to be someone you’re not.

Relevance. We try to speak to issues that normal people deal with, using the language and tools they do. We welcome people who are doubters and skeptics.

Inter-denominational. We like being a place where people of all Christian backgrounds can come and worship Jesus. We agree to lovingly disagree on "non-essential" matters with open-mindedness, compassion, and humility.

Humility. We take Jesus very seriously but not ourselves. We know we’re going to screw up. We laugh at ourselves a lot.

Matt Herndon is the founding pastor of Rooftop Church. As the Lead Pastor, he serves as the primary communicator, supervises the staff, shepherds the flock, and serves on the Rooftop elder team. Matt’s been Rooftop’s Lead Pastor since 2000, when he started the church with the help of a bunch of great folks from Truman State University. He’s originally from St. Louis (Parkway North, ’92), went to Truman State (B.S. Speech Communication), Bethel University (M.Div.), and Covenant Seminary (D.Min.). His wife, Michele, is a pediatric nurse at Children’s Hospital, and they have three amazing kids--two on earth and one with Jesus. Matt's got too many interests to list.

Jason Herbig has been leading worship at Rooftop since the very beginning – first as a volunteer and eventually as staff. After graduating from St. Louis University High in 1994, he attended Truman State University, where he met and worked in campus ministry with Matt. He currently holds a Masters in Worship Studies from Liberty University. Jason oversees the music, technical, and creative ministries at Rooftop. He has been married to Liza since 1998, and over the years they have amassed five children, two of whom were adopted through the foster care system. Jason’s interests include playing and recording music, watching movies, and staying involved with his kids’ growing number of activities and extracurriculars as much as he can.

Heather Gain is the Director of Communications and Outreach. She oversees the church's communications channels including the website, social media, and advertising. She also plans community outreach events including Trunk or Treat and Summerfest. Heather, who was formerly a crime reporter for the St. Louis Post Dispatch, joined the staff in 2010 in a part-time role and then transitioned to a full-time position in December 2020. She and her husband, JR, have two daughters - Lois and Ruby. Heather earned a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Oklahoma. She enjoys historic romance novels, board games, and the YouTuber Moriah Elizabeth.

Elizabeth Cook serves as Rooftop’s Church Administrator. She oversees the day-to-day business of Rooftop including the calendar, building use, and office administration. She supports other ministries including the Rooftots Children’s Ministry. She joined the staff in February 2022. Elizabeth has a degree in music education from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. She and her husband, Greg, have three children - Maggie, Elliott, and Cecilia. She serves on the Worship Team as a part-time leader. She enjoys Starbucks coffee, crafting, and hanging out with her family.

Ariel Stephens is a Rooftopper, former homeschooling mom and barista, turned Pastoral Intern. She’s currently a student at Pillar Seminary, working on her Master of Divinity. She leads small groups, teaches classes, preaches, and works with the staff in a variety of ministerial roles. She’s been married to her husband, Greg, for 17 years and they have four children: Jabin, Guinevere, Penelope, and Evelyn. Her interests include reading, solitary walks, and learning ancient Hebrew while eating street tacos.