MEET OUR STAFF

Our staff recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Our passion and goal is to equip  the believers for the work of the ministry until we all attain maturity in the fullness of Christ. 

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Senior Pastor

Dr. Randy Johnson

I have been married to my beautiful wife  Leigh since 1994.

We have three wonderful children: Nathen (Married to Abbie), Anna and Caleb.

 

  • My dreams and goals: To continue to finish up a second doctoral degree in preaching.

  • My Hobbies: I love to play golf when I can.

  • Favorite Food: Steak, and blackberry pie!

  • I love spending time: With my granddaughter Raelynn.

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Family Pastor

Aaron LaBarge

I have been married since 2009 to my beautiful wife Jenny, who is a wonderful nurse!

 

We have 4 children. 3 boys Robert, Evan, and Keller.

We have one girl everyone’s little princess Tessa. 

 

  • My dreams and goals: To always be where God has put me.

  • My Hobbies: I like Kayaking, BBQing, going to Museums, and I love Pop Culture stuff!

  • Favorite Food: Steak, Brisket, Cheese Cake (the allergy friendly kind my wife makes me)

  • I love spending time: with my family going on adventures, watching movies, and just being together.

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Outreach Pastor

Outreach Pastor

John Speer

I have been married to my beautiful wife since 2004.

God has blessed us with two wonderful children:

Trevor and Jenna.

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  • My Dreams and Goals:         To serve God with all my heart and resources.                 

  • My Hobbies:            Gardening, fishing and hunting. 

  • I Love spending time:        With my family.

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Secretary

I have been blessed to raise two wonderful sons.

Samuel and Daniel. (Twins) 

They both Graduated from Lindsey Wilson Collage with a bachelor's degree in "Christian Ministries". 

 

  • My dreams and goals:

    • To make my home here in Columbia a place for people to gather for fellowship, food and encouragement.

    • To continue to write a book about the blessings that come through the difficulties and victories of life.  

  • My Hobbies: Painting, Singing, and writing.

  • Favorite Food: Snow Crab legs, Fried green tomatoes, tomato sandwiches, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion salad, and potato chips!

  • I love spending time: With my sons, walking and watching a sunset.

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