Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Dr. Kelly J. Burris

Senior Pastor

"Trust in the LORD with all you heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

Rev. Sean Burris

Associate Pastor - Discipleship & Students

"Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 3:13-14

Rev. Tim McLendon

Associate Pastor - Adults

"And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6

Gerald Backus

Worship Leader

"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night." Psalm 1:1-2

Martha Bonney

Children's Director

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for peace and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11

Bob Jolly

Pastoral Care Director

"He fills my life with good things, so that I stay young and strong like an eagle." Psalm 103:5

Admin. Staff

(from left to right)
Marlene Smith - Receptionist/Prayer Ministry
Rachel Nichols - Student & Children's Ministry Assistant
Dianne Johnson - Education & Discipleship Ministry Assistant
Sharon Pinkston - Pastor's Administrative Assistant
Brandi Riggs - Financial Assistant
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Johanna Jones - Hospitality Director