Meet Our Staff
Pastor
Where are you from and where did you go to school?
I grew up in Dothan, Alabama and graduated from Samford University in Birmingham and then went to seminary.
I got my M. Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and then the Th. D. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, with a major in Old Testament studies.
Where have you served as a minister and what type of ministries have you been involved in?
I spent 10 years doing college ministry, primarily at Houston Baptist University. I have been a pastor for about 20 years, having been at First Baptist Carrollton for the last 15.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I spend lots of time with family, and at this point in our lives, that would be at ballgames or school functions that our daughter Natalie does. For years, we went to ballgames because our son, Tyler, now a college student, was a baseball and basketball player. I love watching sports, and I enjoy art.
Associate Pastor of Children
Where are you from and where did you go to school?
I grew up in Conyers, GA. I went to college at the University of West Georgia where I earned my degree in Early Childhood Education. Since then, I have returned to West GA to get a certification add-on in Gifted Education and Reading.
Where have you served as a minister and what type of ministries have you been involved in?
My career began in teaching. I taught first grade at Carrollton Elementary School for three years. I began my ministry at FBC in 2004 as Children’s Church Director. Shortly thereafter, I became the Children’s Minister.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
My spare time is spent with my wonderful family and friends. I spend a lot of time on the soccer and baseball fields watching my son, Ethan, and taking my daughter, Jenna, to dance class. I enjoy reading, going to concerts and musicals, and running with my husband, Chuck.
Associate Pastor of Music and Worship
Where are you from and where did you go to school?
Although most of my life has been spent in Georgia, I spent my early years growing up in Wisconsin, Florida, and South Carolina. I earned undergraduate music degrees from Anderson University and Berry College,and Master’s and Doctorate from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Where have you served as a minister and what type of ministries have you been involved in?
I have served as a Minister of Music in churches in Kentucky, Florida, and Georgia. Prior to coming to Carrollton, I served as professor and then Chair of the Division of Music at Brewton-Parker College.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy writing and arranging music, reading, traveling, scuba diving, and spending time with my wife.
Associate Pastor of Students and Education
Where are you from and where did you go to school?
Oakman, Alabama is my home. It isn’t a very big place, but it is a great place filled with many wonderful people. (Think Mayberry meets Walton’s Mountain).
I graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in communications. After working several years as a newspaper reporter, I returned to school to pursue a different calling. I graduated from Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology.
Where have you served as a minister and what type of ministries have you been involved in?
I have served either voluntarily or as an intern with several youth ministries. The youth, parents and congregations of Second Baptist Church in downtown Little Rock (AR), First Baptist Church of Huntsville (AL) and First Baptist Church of Decatur (GA) will forever hold a special place in my heart for the ways in which we served and learned about God and Christ together. Dutton Hill Missionary Baptist Church, the church of my childhood, and First Baptist Church of Williams (AL) played a significant role in my spiritual development. I have been involved in many construction-oriented mission trips and a ministry to my peers.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Give me a fishing pole and some hungry fish, and I’m good to go. Combine a good fishing trip with a chance to hike or camp, and I’m set. Few events beat a good football game, though. I also enjoy playing sports, growing vegetables and woodworking. I enjoy the occasional concert or play as well. But, I am most grateful for the time I get to spend with my family and friends.
