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Dr. Nathan Joyce
Senior Pastor
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Personal: I married my best friend Crystal who has been a great partner with me on a great journey. We are blessed with our four beautiful children, Emma, Elise, Evan, and Eadlyn (we like the letter "E"). My passion is for the church to reflect the way of Jesus in all that we do and to put the mission He has given us above all else.
Education:
A.A. Shawnee Community College
B.A. Union University (Religion/Greek)
M. Div. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Th. M. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Marriage and Family)
Ph. D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Pastoral Counseling)
Favorite Places: Disney World, Busch Stadium, Rocky Mountain National Park, Anywhere on the beach, and anywhere to where I can plan a trip.
Music: Shane and Shane, Chris Tomlin, Train, Fernando Ortega, Rich Mullins, and James Taylor
Authors: Timothy Keller, Philip Yancey, Dallas Willard, and Dietrich Bonheoffer, and Eugene Peterson, and David Platt.
Hobbies: Running, SCUBA diving, Hiking, and Vacation Planning
Sports: Huge St. Louis Cardinal fan, Dallas Cowboys, and Sooner Football.
Favorite Foods: Anything Spicy, P.F. Changs, Krispy Kreme.
Odd Facts: I was born on Friday the 13th.
Life Verse: “So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.” (1 Thesselonians 2:8)
Ministry Philosophy: “To empower others to live a whole life through a relationship with Jesus Christ and to mimic His cross through ministry by engaging a hurting world with concrete acts of love.”
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Dax Hughes
Senior Associate Pastor
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Personal: I met my wife, Christi, at college and it was love at first sight. We have had a great 12 years and God has blessed us with three beautiful, healthy children: Reagan, Addicus, and Noah. I have been in ministry since college but I also have enjoyed many years as a banker.
Education:
B.A. Union University (Christian Studies and Business)
M.Div. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bank Degree Barrett School of Banking
Favorite Places: Cancun, Texas Stadium (Go Cowboys!), Gatlinburg
Music: Chris Tomlin, Rich Mullins, Praise and Worship
Authors: Larry Crabb, John Piper, D.A. Carson
Hobbies: Tennis, Reading, Watching Sports
Sports: Cowboys, Cowboys, Cowboys, Raphael Nadal, Memphis Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Foods: Papa John’s Pizza, Cheesecake, Caesar Salad from Alexanders, KFC original chicken
Odd Facts: I was named after a dog.
Life Verse: “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”
Ministry Philosophy: “To engage those around me with truth and love in a way that honors God and spurs them on to live with eternal significance.”
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Chris Clark
Pastor of Local and Global Discipleship
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Personal: Chris grew up in central Mississippi but has spent most of his adult life in North MS and West Tennessee. He met his wife, Ashley, in college and now has three children: Thomas, Maggie and Mary Taylor.
Education:
B.A. –Union University (Christian Ethics)
M. Div – Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary (History and Theology)
Favorite Places: Southern Africa and the beach.
Music: Hillsong United, anything from Passion, Coldplay
Authors: Driscoll, CJ Mahaney, Dekker
Hobbies: Running, Basketball, drinking “good” coffee, friends, and traveling
Sports: If it’s on Sportcenter, I like it!
Favorite Foods: Outback, Mexican and Memphis BBQ
Odd Facts: I’ve been to Africa almost 10 times.
Life Verse: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” (Deuteronomy 6:5)
Ministry Philosophy: “Worship somebody bigger… serve somebody other…do something bigger than yourself!”
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Bryan Phelps
Pastor to Children
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Personal: I too am married to my best friend. God brought Khara into my life while working summer camp in Nashville. I knew quickly that this was the one God had created me to spend my life with and minister along side. She is not only my bff, but an incredible mother to our two children. Holding Brody helped me, for the first time, understand deeper what God did for me as he gave us His Son. Brody and Aubry bring us so much joy and not a day goes by with out a “sop um up with a biscuit” moment.
Education:
B.S. University of Tennessee at Martin (Health & Human Performance)
Currently Perusing a Master of Arts in Christian Education
Favorite Places: The Great Smoky Mts., cleftRock, traveling and being with my family
Music: Tomlin, Crowder, Toby Mac, Need to Breath, Group1Crew, Passion, Khara
Books: The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School, Children’s Ministry in the 21st Century, Transforming Children into Spiritual
Champions, Betty Crocker Bridal Edition (Don’t laugh it’s good stuff)
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, Cooking, Being creative
Sports: I enjoy many sports but I am not fanatical about any one or team
Favorite Food: Chicken, Chocolate, Coffee, Sweet Tea
Odd Facts: I grew up in Fulton, I have been on the Today Show, I moonlight as a Barney impersonator.
Life Verse:
If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:11
He (Jesus) answered: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Luke 10:27
Ministry Philosophy:
To do “What Ever it Takes” to boldly and creatively express the message of Jesus Christ to children and their families.
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Brad Vose
Pastor of Worship and Music
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Personal: Brad grew up all over the place, but claims Indiana as home. He met his wife, Cindy, while in college. They are blessed with three boys: Caedmon, Clayton and Jackson
Education:
B.A. Union University (Sacred Vocal Music)
M.A.C.E. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Favorite Places: beach or mountains
Music: David Crowder Band, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Kristian Stanfill, U2, Coldplay, Shane and Shane, Hillsong, Andrew Peterson, Wavorly.
Authors: Louie Giglio, David Platt, Bob Kauflin, Mark Driscoll
Hobbies: Disc Golf, anything guitar, anything Mac, arranging music.
Sports: Indiana Hoosiers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Reds and Dallas Mavericks.
Favorite Foods: I pretty much eat anything and often times regret that.
Odd Facts: Lived in Okinawa, Japan for 3 years as a kid.
Life Verse: Ephesians 3:20-21 - “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Ministry Philosophy: “To lead others to engage God in worship through the use of music and the arts.”
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Linda Painter
Care Ministry Coordinator
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Linda accepted Jesus Christ at Bible Study during lunch in 1974. She received assurance of salvation in summer of 1975 at Victory Valley Camp, TN.
Linda met husband Doug the first time in 9 th grade English class and the second and most important time at church two years later. They were married April, 1976 and have two daughters. Linda attended Draughons Business College in 1975 through 1976.
Linda has full time responsibility of coordinating the vocal and instrumental music, the banner and drama ministry. Linda’s dream is to present music/drama in a way that honors God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit; bring believers into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ, and present the Gospel in a simple, yet effective way.
Personal:
Married 32 years to husband, Doug. Have two grown daughters, Rachael & Marie.
Employed as HWC Music Coordinator since 1995
Favorite Places: Anywhere my husband is, Gulf Breeze Florida and those white, sandy beaches.
Music: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Anything by Chris Tomlin and Travis Cottrell, Tunes from the1940’s.
Books: When God Came Near (Lucado), The Jesus I Never Knew (Yancey)
Hobbies: Vacationing with my husband, Reading Composing music
Sports: Watching the St. Louis Cardinals play (Preferably being present at the stadium!)
Favorite Foods: My husband’s barbecue, Fried Chicken, Homemade pizza, Anything chocolate
Odd Facts: Have never taken music lessons-To God be the glory!, Grandfather taught me to drive at age 12, Played/sang in a rock
group, Spent the night at White Haven (when it was a residence).
Life Verse:
Proverbs 3:5, 6 – Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (NKJV)
Ministry Philosophy:
Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. If you think you can’t do it, He can do it through you. (Philippians 4:13)
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