Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Daniel & Pamela Beard

Lead Pastors

Daniel and Pamela, along with their daughter, Jubileigh, are residents of East Ridge and not only have a heart to impact their community for Jesus, but desire to reach the world as well. Their love for God gives them a heart for people from all walks of life. When not working and serving, they enjoy time with family, watching movies, trips, new restaurants and experiences, or simply eating out at a few of their favorite locations. 

Edward & Melinda Killian

Pastoral Care & Treasurer

Edward lives in Ringgold, Georgia. He oversees the pastoral care needs of the church with the assistance of his wife, Melinda, who is the church treasurer. Edward loves to see others blessed, which is proof of his heart for people. Together, he and Melinda,  have 4 children, 15 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. They enjoy traveling and vacationing. Edward also enjoys movies and working on cars, but for him, family is what matters most. 

Mary Guffey

Youth Pastor

Mary and her entire team have a heart for youth and they operate with a three-fold focus in mind. They teach the love of Jesus (Ministry),  putting their faith in action through service (Mission), all while having a great time in the Lord (Mayhem). Mary is a 1998 graduate of  Lee University where she studied Biological Sciences and Education and is a Professor at a local college.  She lives in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia with her husband, Phillip. They have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Their hobbies include cooking, fishing, outdoor activities and they love Mexican food. 

Bob & Angie Howard

Children's Pastors

Bob and Angie have dedicated their lives to enriching young souls, with a loving family of 6 adult children, 14 grandchildren, and multiple nieces and nephews. Their lifelong passion for children's ministry has been a transformative journey. They delight in entertaining and exploring various artistic expressions, including drawing, writing, cooking, music, and dance. They are fascinated by historical dramas and true story movies.

Tiffany Ivey

Connections Pastor

Tiffany loves sharing her faith with everyone she comes into contact with and longs to see people transformed through Jesus Christ. In addition to being our Connections Pastor, she also facilitates the transformation ministry held at Action. All in all, she just wants to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Tiffany recently graduated CAMS (Calling and Ministry Studies) and is currently enrolled in the Ministry Internship Program. She is a proud mother of 2 boys, whom she loves with all of her heart. 

Debbie Shackelford

Worship

Debbie has been in ministry for over 30 years. She is honored to lead worship alongside her husband and daughter. Her passion is to take people by the hand, if only for a moment, and lead them into the presence of God. The family’s favorite pastime is catching the "fight" in Nashville with their favorite hockey team, the Nashville Predators!