Get to know the Temple staff!
Teaching Pastor - 601.450.3000
Dr. Tony Merida, Teaching Pastor bio
Amy Thornton, Teaching Pastor Assistant
Speaking request form (coming)
Executive Pastor - 601.450.3014
Gary B. Shows, Executive Pastor bio
Tina Beasley, Executive Pastor Assistant
East Campus - 601.544.1794
Dr. John Thomas, Teaching Pastor bio
Reid Stringer, East Campus Associate Pastor
Joy Smith, East Campus Assistant
Ken Hopkins, Senior Adults Pastor bio
Kimberly Brooke, Senior Adults Assistant
Dr. Mark Taylor, East Campus Worship Pastor bio
Jo Riels, East Campus Receptionist
Worship Ministry - 601.450.3056
Paul Koonce, Worship Pastor bio
Beverly Barton, Worship Pastor Assistant
Dr. David Wright, Worship Associate bio
Karen McPhail, Worship Ministry Assistant
Church Growth Ministry - 601.450.3052
Philip Slusher, Missions Pastor bio
Joy
Garrett, Missions Assistant & Membership
Eddie Baker, Recreation Pastor bio
Tami Sanders, Recreation Assistant
Discipleship Ministry - 601.450.3050
Dr. Rick Morton, Discipleship Pastor bio
Kara Mackender, Discipleship Assistant
Ken Hopkins, Senior Adults Pastor bio
Philip Slusher, Singles Pastor bio
Phillip Wood, Student Pastor bio
Scott Pfaff, Student Pastor bio
Andy Adkison, Associate Student Pastor bio
Logan Gibbons, Student/College Assistant
Randy Sims, Children's Pastor bio
Susan Ward, Children's Assistant
Chad Lynn, Preschool Pastor bio
Diane Howell, Preschool Assistant
Dava
Hernandez, Media AssistantBusiness Office & Support Services - 601.450.3000
Larry Ponder, Business Administrator bio
Debbie Herndon, Administrative Assistant/Housekeeping Supervisor
Johnny Hall, Facilities Manager
Vicki Welborn, Church Accountant
Les Hatcher, Counselor
Jan Robinson, Counselor
Millie
Swarts,
Financial Assistant
Olivia Steele, Receptionist/Counselor Scheduling
John Waits, The Oasis @ Temple