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: The Bible, “Wild Goose Chase” – Mark Batterson, “The Ragamuffin Gospel” – Brennan Manning
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
Birthday:August 4th
Wife: Cynthia
Children: Taylor, Tana and Reagan
Music always on my iPod: Sadly, I have tons of 80’s music.
TV Shows I can’t miss: Office, GA football and anything on Discovery HD.
Hobbies: Fly Fishing, Golf
Random facts about myself: I’m adopted and I’m half Venezuelan
Books I’m currently reading: The Bible
Favorite Restaurants:Brandy’s World Famous Hotdogs, Pricci
Best concerts I’ve seen: I don’t really do concerts but James Taylor about 15 years ago.
Who are your heroes? The guy who created Velcro…it’s so versatile!
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
Birthday:February 19th
Family:Ashley, Jr and Colton
Music always on my iPod: Worship and Country
TV Shows I can’t miss: NASCAR, NHRA, Wrecked, Extreme Home Makeover
Hobbies: Spending time with my Wonderful wife and sons, riding motorcycles, working on cars or taking the family out on the boat(Jr loves the water)
Random facts about myself: Cadillac mechanic for 6 years and I have been riding motorcycles since I was 16, built a chopper(motorcycle) from the ground up.
Books I’m currently reading: Bible, “The Ragamuffin Gospel” – Brennan Manning
Favorite Restaurants: Longhorn’s, PF Changs
Best concerts I’ve seen: Third Day, Tim & Faith (Soul 2 Soul II), U2 (production was incredible)
Amy Davis Communication Director
Husband: Ben
Children: Caroline
What I Do: Oversee all church communication: graphic design, web design and all promotion
I Can’t Live Without: Country music, concerts, Starbucks’ Chai Tea, and being on the lake
Random facts about myself: I’ve been skydiving twice and I’ve ridden a bull (3 seconds counts, right?)
Books I’m currently reading: “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan
Sherri Cole Ministry Assistant
Husband: Mike
Children: Son, Andy, freshman at FSU
Music always on my iPod: Why yes, there is
TV Shows I can’t miss: The Big Bang Theory, House, Dirty Jobs
Hobbies: Golf, gardening, motorcycles, travel
Random facts about myself:LOVE the island of Bonaire where I’m sherpa to the scuba divers in my family; pretty good shot with a rifle; goal: ride to Sturgis (what’s a trailer?)
Books I’m currently reading: Bible; “The Ragamuffin Gospel” – Brennan Manning; “Crazy Love” - Francis Chan
Favorite Restaurants:Carrabba’s; any BBQ joint I smell while riding my
Harley
Best concerts I’ve seen: Montgomery Gentry at the 2007 National HOG Rally
Lisa Downer Ministry Assistant
Birthday:September 7th
Husband: Kevin
Children:Dylan Hope and Kayden Grace
Music always on my iPod:Actually, just joined the 21st century and got my first iPod for my b-day. I love Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Third Day, Mercy Me, Kutless, Jeremy Camp and lots of others!
TV Shows I can’t miss: The Office and Survivor
Hobbies: Tennis
Random facts about myself:Love animated movies (especially about princesses), and I have a purple motorcycle
Books I’m currently reading: Bible and A Woman After God’s Own Heart
Favorite Restaurants: Moe’s and Outback
Best concerts I’ve seen:Not too big on concerts. Saw Drivin N Cryin at Six Flags in 7th grade, that was cool.
Who are your heroes? Jesus, my Mom and Dad
Jay McAnnally Spiritual Growth Pastor
Birthday:March 22nd
Wife: Laura
Children:Erin, Kelsey and Callan
Music always on my iPod:Anberlin, Doobie Brothers, Johnny Lang, Matt Redman, NewsBoys, Sessions, Toby Mac, Warren Barfield.
TV Shows I can’t miss: History & Weather channel & Univ of Alabama football.
Hobbies: Mountain biking, family camping in Mountains, hiking w my girls, softball drills w Kelsey!
Random facts about myself:once had a full head of hair! Ran three marathons some yrs ago.
Books I’m currently reading:Knowing God by Packer, Blind Man’s Bluff by Sontag & Drew, Thr3e by Dekker, Servolution by Dino Rizzo and Bible-Gospel of Mark.
Favorite Restaurants: Carvers in East TN.
Best concerts I’ve seen:Gordon Lightfoot - back in 70’s, Alabama, Toby Mac, Warren Barfield
Who are your heroes? My Wife - she is always there for me. My Dad - never quits and tough as nails @ 87, Jesus Christ.
Laura McAnnally Ministry Assistant
Birthday:June 9th
Husband: Jay – for 26 years
Children:Erin - 17, Kelsey - 14 and Callan - 10
Music always on my iPod:Whatever my daughters have loaded on theirs. Quite a variety, actually…….anything from Hannah Montana to Hillsong to Keith Urban and a lot in between.
TV Shows I can’t miss: I don’t watch a lot of TV, but I enjoy watching The Biggest Loser with my family.
Hobbies:Going to my daughters’ softball games, cross country meets, basketball games and track meets. As a family, we like to go camping and hiking.
Random facts about myself:I won 2nd place in a power lifting contest once,…..a long time ago.
Books I’m currently reading: I love to read Christian fiction, but I don’t have much time to read. The last book I read was The Shack when I was on jury duty
Favorite Restaurants: Willy’s and Outback
Best concerts I’ve seen: Toby Mac, Casting Crowns and Third Day
Who are your heroes? Jesus and my mom
