George Wright Lead Pastor
Wife: Megan
Children:McKenna, Brody, and Anna Beth
Music always on my iPod:Pat Green, Chris Tomlin, Ben Harper, Third Day, Kristian Stanfill, Dave Matthews
TV Shows I can’t miss:The Office, College Gameday, and Dirty Jobs
Hobbies: Gamecock football, Hunting, fly-fishing, golf, and running.
Random facts about myself: Hit a hole in one, my dog is named after our honeymoon destination
Books I’m currently reading: “Radical” by David Platt and “Unfashionable” by Tullian Tchividjian
Favorite Restaurants:Nava, Taqueira del Sol, BBQ 1, and Joe T. Garcia’s
Best concerts I’ve seen:Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson, U2, and “Indescribable” - Chris Tomlin & Louie Giglio
Who are your heroes? Jesus Christ, my dad, and my wife- Megan.
Wally Smith Executive Pastor
Wife: Blenda
Children: Byron and Courtney
What I Do: I oversee Missions, Pastoral Care, Benevolence, and Business Operations
I Can’t Live Without: Tex Mex food, Music (the oldies - late 50’s to mid 70’s, Country & Western), March Madness, College Football
Random Fact: Wide variety of work experiences prior to ministry - Bowling alley, Oil Rig, Retail, Check Printer, Natural Gas, owned an Employee Benefits Company
Books I’m currently reading: The Gospels, Ragamuffin Gospel, Celebration of Discipline
Derek Ray Community Life Pastor
Wife: Cynthia
Children: Taylor, Tana and Reagan
What I Do: Oversee the Adult Ministry
Can’t Live Without: Fishing!
Random facts about myself: I’m adopted and I’m half Venezuelan
Books I’m currently reading: The Bible
Jonathan Munson Worship Pastor
Wife: Lisa
Children: Grant, Mitchell and Anna
What I Do: Oversee the Worship Ministry
Can’t Live Without: My wife and children, my guitar, UGA football, Braves baseball, times of stillness and prayer, reading and the occasional movie
Random facts about myself: When we were dating, I took my wife to a Japanese steakhouse for dinner and then to a monster-truck rally. It was a very romantic and culturally enriching evening!
Books I’m currently reading: I’ve got three small children so I don’t get to read quite as much as I’d like to during this season of my life…but I’m currently reading Love & War by John and Stasi Eldredge. I’ve recently read In A Pit With a Lion on Snowy Day by Mark Batterson.
Scott Gormly Student Pastor
Birthday: August 23rd
Wife: Lauren
Music always on my iPod: Hillsong United, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, and Daughtry
TV Shows I can’t miss: LOST, 24, and The Office
Hobbies: I enjoy working out, reading, and playing sports.
Random facts about myself: When I was a kid I lived in Saudi Arabia
Books I’m currently reading:“UnChristian”, “The Shack”
Favorite Restaurants: Five Guys, Chili’s, and The Real Chow Baby
Best concerts I’ve seen: Dave Matthews Band, Third Day
Who are you heroes? My dad and Jesus
Melanie Gernatt Children’s Ministry Director
Husband: Tom, my husband of 32 years
Children: We have five adult children and five precious grandchildren
What I Do:I oversee all children’s programming (birth thru fifth grade)
I Can’t Live Without: HGTV, good Italian food and time with my family
Random Fact: I love to travel!
Books I’m currently reading: Ragamuffin Gospel and the Bible
Matthew Hutson Media Director
Wife: Ashley
Children: Jr, Colton and Tinsley is on the way!
What I Do: Audio, video, lighting and many other things
I Can’t Live Without: Family and Friends
Random Fact: I built a chopper (motorcycle) from the ground up.
Books I’m currently reading: Bible, “Walk Across the room” – Hybels
Amy Davis Communication Director
Husband: Ben
Children: Caroline
What I Do: I oversee church communication: graphic design, web design and promotion
I Can’t Live Without:Jesus, music (huge country fan), concerts, Starbucks’ Chai Tea, BBQ, and being on the lake
Random facts about myself: I’ve been skydiving twice and I have a keen “talent” for meeting celebrities I love
Books I’m currently reading: “Doctrine” by Mark Driscoll
Sherri Cole Ministry Assistant
Husband: Mike
Children: Andy
What I Do: Assistant to George Wright (Lead Pastor) and Business Office
Can’t Live Without: God’s grace and chocolate milk
Random Fact: I ride my own Harley
Books I’m currently reading: Crazy Love by Francis Chan and The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning
Lisa Downer Ministry Assistant
Husband: Kevin
Children: Dylan Hope, Kayden Grace and soon-to-arrive Foster Paul
What I do: Assistant to Derek Ray (Community Life Pastor) and Wally Smith (Executive Pastor)
Can’t Live Without: Sports, namely tennis. I’m also very attached to my morning coffee and email. I could live without it if I was stranded on an island, but it would be an adjustment.
Random Fact:Extremely bad speller and I’m terrible at geography. Accidently flew my family to Pittsburgh for a wedding in Philadelphia; I’m no longer allowed to book flights:)
Books I’m Currently Reading: Bible and Ragamuffin Gospel
Laura McAnnally Ministry Assistant
Husband: Jay – for 26 years
Children:Erin, Kelsey and Callan
What I Do: Assistant to Melanie Gernatt in the Children’s Ministry
Can’t Live Without: Jesus, my family, and Alabama football!
Random Fact: I am a CPA and was a Tax Manager for a large corporation for 10 years.
Random facts about myself:I won 2nd place in a power lifting contest once,…..a long time ago.
Books I’m currently reading: The Bible and Ragamuffin Gospel
