Carter Edmondson
Senior Pastor
Family: Carter is married to Tessa. They have three kids, Nealy, Hallie Rose and Clay (AKA Mighty Man).
Hobbies: Rodeo, golf, basketball, hangin’ with Pastor Cody, doing whatever my kids are doing, and watching ESPN.
What I like best about my ministry: I discovered that I was a child of God and His plan was better than mine. Assisting others step into and mature in this reality.
Favorite Bible Verses: Romans 8:28, Romans 12:2, John 15:5, Joshua 1:9, Acts 1:8
Hobbies: Rodeo, golf, basketball, hangin’ with Pastor Cody, doing whatever my kids are doing, and watching ESPN.
What I like best about my ministry: I discovered that I was a child of God and His plan was better than mine. Assisting others step into and mature in this reality.
Favorite Bible Verses: Romans 8:28, Romans 12:2, John 15:5, Joshua 1:9, Acts 1:8
Tom Oliver
Executive Pastor
Family: Tom is married to Shelia. Together they have five wonderful children: Kevin, Bryson, Madison, Ryan, and Molly. They also have one grandson, Rust Kunkel.
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and church.
What I like best about my ministry: The interaction with everyone whether its a new believer or a life long believer.
Favorite Bible Verses: "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and church.
What I like best about my ministry: The interaction with everyone whether its a new believer or a life long believer.
Favorite Bible Verses: "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8
Tyler Smith
Worship Leader
Family: Tyler is married to Kayli. His children are Taiden, Kyrsten and Ollie.
Hobbies: Hunting, reading, playing guitar, cooking and spending time with family.
What I like best about my ministry: It forces me to be vulnerable with and dependent on God.
Favorite Bible Verses: "Jesus wept." John 11:35
Hobbies: Hunting, reading, playing guitar, cooking and spending time with family.
What I like best about my ministry: It forces me to be vulnerable with and dependent on God.
Favorite Bible Verses: "Jesus wept." John 11:35
Sarah and Kolten Thigpen
Kingdom Kids Directors
Family: Sarah and Kolten Thigpen are married and have two sons Lawson and Brexton Thigpen.
Hobbies: As a couple, traveling for date nights with new dining experiences tops our list. Personally, Sarah enjoys all the joys of the ever elusive times of solitude. And Kolten, enjoys “checking cows” and playing with his two boys.
What I like best about my ministry: Being in awe of just how much these little minds retain, and being reminded of the simplicity of life and the gospel through them.
Favorite Bible Verses: "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God ." 2 Corinthians 5:21
Hobbies: As a couple, traveling for date nights with new dining experiences tops our list. Personally, Sarah enjoys all the joys of the ever elusive times of solitude. And Kolten, enjoys “checking cows” and playing with his two boys.
What I like best about my ministry: Being in awe of just how much these little minds retain, and being reminded of the simplicity of life and the gospel through them.
Favorite Bible Verses: "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God ." 2 Corinthians 5:21
Shelia Oliver
Office Manager
Family: Shelia is married to Tom. Together they have five wonderful children: Kevin, Bryson, Madison, Ryan, and Molly. They also have one grandson, Rust Kunkel.
Hobbies: Dogs! I love all things canine! I also enjoy to go "junk"/vintage shopping.
What I like best about my ministry: Being able to take time to interact with my church family and help when people are in need.
Favorite Bible Verses: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Hobbies: Dogs! I love all things canine! I also enjoy to go "junk"/vintage shopping.
What I like best about my ministry: Being able to take time to interact with my church family and help when people are in need.
Favorite Bible Verses: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9