Church Ministry Staff
DR. AL PIHRINGER
SENIOR PASTOR
Family:
Trisha (Wife), Kyle (Son), Kenzie (Daughter)
Favorite Book of the Bible:
Gospel of Luke, 1 John, Colossians
Ministry Verse:
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15 ESV)
What I Like Best About Ministry:
Helping people to come to an understanding of their sinfulness, their need for Christ, how to come to know Christ, and then how to live out who they are in Christ. I also enjoy helping people to form a Christian worldview and teaching them how to defend the faith when confronted with contrary worldviews.
For Fun I Enjoy:
Spending time with my family and with my animals (cats Max and Misty, and dog Jane Eyre). Playing disk golf. Reading. Watching movies (especially fantasy and science fiction — I’m a huge Star Wars fan). Cheering on my football teams: Wisconsin and Alabama for college and the Green Bay Packers for the pros.
REV. BRIAN A. LASHLEY
Associate Pastor of Worship and Pastoral Ministries
Family:
Melana (Wife), Braylen (Son) & Bekah, Hannah-Ruth (Daughter) & Dustin, Keaton and Jordan (Grand-Children)
Favorite Book of the Bible:
Psalm (especially Psalm 100), Book of John and James
What I Like Best About Ministry:
Sharing Christ with people in word and deed, encouraging others to use the talents and abilities God has given them, and being there for people in their time of need.
For Fun I Enjoy:
Spending time with my wonderful wife, riding with Melana in the Miata (She allows snacks on these rides) and watching sports. I love to watch all football, but the only team that really matters is Alabama. Roll Tide!!!
REV. CHAD ORTNER
Associate Pastor of Family Ministries
Family:
Sarah (Wife), Connor (Son), Savanah (Daughter)
Favorite Books of the Bible:
The Gospel of John, Philippians, and Galatians.
Favorite Verse:
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me, the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. – Acts 20:24
What I Like Best About My Ministry Is:
The number one thing I love about ministry is seeing the next generation give their life to Christ and commit to living for him. I love to see the next generation discipled and living out their faith. My hearts desire is to see parents leading their kids and students spiritually and to see the next generation impact this world with the Gospel.
For Fun I Enjoy:
I love Spending time with my wonderful family. Watching football, basketball and baseball. You cant beat a good pick up of game basketball! I enjoy watching movies and I am a fan of Batman.
HANNAH WIETLAKE
Children’s Director / Ministry Assistant
Family: Tyler (Husband)
Favorite Books of the Bible:
Genesis and Psalms
Favorite Verse:
My favorite verse and ministry verse are actually in the same passage!
Ministry verse- “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in Heaven and on Earth is named, that according to the riches of His glory, He may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith- that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:14-19) This is my prayer for both myself and our children- that Christ would dwell in our hearts through faith and that all the days of our lives we would have the strength to comprehend the breadth and length and height and depth of the love of God
and behold Him forever.
Favorite Verse- “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21)
What I Like Best About My Ministry Is:
Getting to share the hope and treasure of the Gospel with precious, little, souls and watch as God opens their eyes and hearts to see the beauty of who He is. What a Savior we have!
For Fun I Enjoy:
Spending time with my husband Tyler, gardening/watering my plants, reading, going on walks, trying new foods, being outside in my backyard, playing with our dog Barkley, and cheering on the Auburn Tigers in any sporting event (War Eagle!).
Support Staff
JENNIFER DAWSON
CHILD DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Family:
Ted (Husband), Matthew (Son), Michael (Son)
Favorite Book of the Bible:
Matthew because the Book of Matthew contains an extensive account of Jesus’ teachings.
What I Like Best About My Ministry:
I love watching the children grow and learn. From the babies learning to crawl and feed themselves, to the two year olds learning to put a puzzle together, to the older children learning to write their names and read … those “light bulb” moments are priceless to me! I consider myself privileged to be able to fulfill my calling in this loving Christian environment.
For Fun I Enjoy:
Spending time with family and friends, exercising and being outdoors and reading.
LEAH DRIVER
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Family:
Tad (Husband), Nathan (Son), Lucy (Daughter)
Favorite Book of the Bible:
The Gospels. My favorite verse is John 16:33.
What I Like Best About My Ministry:
Meeting and working with the members of the church and the community.
For Fun I Enjoy:
Spending time with my family, taking pictures, baking and working on crafts I find on Pinterest.
TERESA HATFIELD
CULINARY SERVICES COORDINATOR
Family:
John (Husband), John (Son), David (Son), Stephen (Son)
Favorite Book of the Bible:
Philippians
What I Like Best About My Ministry:
Satisfying people with good food.
For Fun I Enjoy:
Looking at cookbooks and watching Food Network.