Our Team
Dr. Celeste Bryson, Pastor
Pastor Celeste moved her family from Delaware to Arizona in 2019 to follow God's call. With the amazing support of her husband and children, they planted Thriving in Tucson, AZ on June 23rd in the same year. Pastor Celeste has been in ministry since 1999 and has served in several areas of leadership in ministry including Youth Leader, Hospitality, Praise and Worship, Health and Wellness, Financial Management, Intercessory Prayer, Singles Ministry, Marital Counseling Ministry, and Christian Counseling Services. In 2013, she was ordained as a Minister and later ordained as a Pastor. She has her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology as she often utilizes her professional skills to help others in the community. She has a great compassion for others as she enjoys teaching the word of God and bringing community members together.
Mike Bryson, Elder
Elder Mike manages the operations of our Ministry Services. Since 2003, he has served in many leadership roles in ministry including Head of Security, Youth Leader, Marital Counseling Ministry, and Christian Counseling Services. He was ordained as a Deacon in 2009 and later ordained as an Elder. He enjoys inspiring and encouraging ministry leaders and volunteers to ensure efficient workflow, completion of projects, improvement of systems and processes, and carrying out ministry operations. Elder Mike works in the community as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mental Health. He believes in helping others maximize their full potential, both naturally and spiritually. He also enjoys spending time with his family including his wife, six children, and grandson.
Amber Detamore, Ministry Coordinator
Amber has been supporting Thriving's efforts since the beginning. She provides assistance with program operations and develops strategies for ministry enhancement. She really enjoys working with kids and manages our Kid's Ministry Department. She has a heart of helping others and believes in the power of unity and love. In addition to her role at Thriving, Amber is attending Pima Community College and majoring in Nursing.