Senior
Pastor, Ron Lowe: ron@kingsportchurch.org
Our pastor, Ron Lowe, is a Kingsport native who attended East Tennessee
State University, Anderson School of Theology and holds a B.A. degree
from Anderson University. Before returning to his hometown to pastor
our church he pastored two growing churches - one in Vero Beach, Florida
and the other in Dayton, Ohio. Pastor Lowe and his wife Jo Ann have
three sons and six grandchildren. He is committed to sharing the good
news of the Gospel addressing real needs of people. He believes following
Christ really works. His messages often deal with God’s love
and forgiveness, how to grow in faith and how to know God’s
presence and power in your life.
Minister
of Music, Mark Stayton: mark@kingsportchurch.org
Mark Stayton is our minister of worship and leads a blended worship
experience drawing on the rich traditions of the past while valuing
the body of work God is inspiring today. Our choir shares special
music and cantatas throughout the year. Mark has served three other
churches in the Midwest before coming to our church in 1978. He holds
a B.A. degree from Bethel College. Mark and his wife Jenny have three
children and four beautiful grandchildren.
Associate
Minister, Colonel Bob Rothman, USAF Chaplain, Retired: robert@kingsportchurch.org
Rev. Bob Rothman brings rich experiences to our church as
a minister. After graduating from Vanderbilt School of Theology he
served in the USAF as a career chaplain. He rose to the position of
full Colonel before retiring. He and his wife Rowena, who plays organ
in the church, own a farm in Hancock County. He sings in the choir
and teaches a Sunday School class and often fills the pulpit.
Associate
Pastor, Youth, Brian Ricketts: brian@kingsportchurch.org
Associate Pastor of Youth, Brian Ricketts and his wife Rebekah with
their two sons love being a part of the Kingsport Community Church.
Brian attended Berea College where he graduated with a B.S. in Biology.
Brian is a ordained minister by the Church of God Ministries of Anderson,
Indiana and serves as an associate pastor here at Kingsport Community
Church. He is committed to helping disciple youth into mature Christian
adults. He believes in the saving power of the message of Jesus Christ
and the ability to live out what we learn through biblical teaching.
Children's
Ministry Director Teresa Anderson
Teresa Anderson has led our Children's Ministry program since 2007.
She has been a member of this church for over fifteen years and has
taught Sunday School classes for the last ten years. Teresa finds
great joy in spending time with our kids as they share God's love
and experience the wonderful stories of the Bible together. Teresa
holds an A.A.S. in Accounting from Northeast State Technical Community
College. She lives in Kingsport with her husband, Chris and two daughters.
Associate
Pastor, Angel Food Ministries, Chris Ricketts: chris@kingsportchurch.org
Associate Pastor Chris Ricketts and his wife Carie are proud to call
Kingsport home. Chris attended Berea College where he graduated with
a BS in Business Administration. He also holds an MBA from East Tennessee
State University. Chris is licensed minister by the Church of God
Ministries of Anderson, Indiana and serves as an associate pastor
here at Kingsport Community Church. He is committed to outreach and
missions work in Kingsport and Eastern Tennessee. He believes in the
saving power of the message of Jesus Christ. He is often quoted in
saying "We live by faith not by sight."
Counselor and Coordinator, Celebrate Recovery, Mel Matheson:
cr@kingsportchurch.org
Mel Matheson is the enthusiastic director of our Celebrate Recovery
program which meets every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall
(Oasis Café). He is particularly pleased to identify our “higher
power” in the 12 Steps as Christ the Lord. Mel has a Bachelors’
degree in social work (BSW) from ETSU and a MSW degree from Virginia
Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va. He is a Licensed Master Social
Worker in the state of Tennessee, is an experienced counselor and
knows recovery principles first hand. He also does fee based Christian
Counseling and may be reached directly at 423-863-2900 or through
the church office. His email address is melrmatheson@yahoo.com.
Mel’s wife, Kay, is a realtor in Kingsport attends our church
as well.
Lay Minister, Ron McEwen
Ron McEwen is a native of Tennessee. He attended South Western College
in Texas, Southeastern College in Florida, ETSU, and Tusculum College.
He has a degree in management and in Bible History. He has worked
in other churches as Youth Minister and Assistant Minister and has
done some Evangelist work. He believes that Christ is the answer to
our every need, and that the church is God's hand of ministry in our
world today. He also believes that people live life with joy because
of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. He welcomes you to give God a
chance in your life. He invites you to be part of God moving in Kingsport
Community Church where our goal is to know Him and make Him known.
Ron's wife, Linda McEwen, is our Children's Choir Director.
Adult
Fellowship, Larry & Doris Gaw
Larry and Doris Gaw, Chairpersons of the Adult Fellowship, moved to
Church Hill from Anderson, Indiana in December of 2007. Both are life
long members of the Church of God. Doris was raised in the Goshen
Valley CHOG and Larry was raised in the South Meridian CHOG in Anderson.
They love people, love fellowshipping together, and love the Lord
even more.
Parish
Nurse - Susie Garland
Susie has been a Critical Care Nurse for over 25 years, and has graciously
volunteered to take over the Parish Nurse position at Kingsport Community
Church. She has completed the training required, and is employed at
Holston Vally in the ICU unit. Susie is a native of our area, and
has been a member of the church since she was 11-years-old. She has
always wanted to be a nurse, and we are blessed to have Susie as our
new Parish Nurse.
Secretary,
Juanita Starnes: juanita@kingsportchurch.org
Juanita Starnes, Kingsport Community Church's sectretary, is a native
of Kingport, Tennessee. She attended ETSU, and worked for 25 years
at Holston Valley Medical Center. Juanita is also a retired realtor.
She began attending Kingsport Community Church in 2003, and has
been on staff since August of 2005.
Bookkeeper
& Ministry Assistant, Debbie Aldeen: debbie@kingsportchurch.org
Debbie Aldeen is our Church Bookkeeper and Ministry Assistance.
Debbie has been a church member for 28 years, and on staff for
14 years. She has a heart to serve God's people and does so in
many different ways. Debbie has served in several ministry positions
within the church and brings a fresh and interesting perspective
to each ministry in which she participates. We are so thankful
to have Debbie on staff. She has been dedicated servant and is
truly a woman of God. Debbie lives here in Kingsport with her
husband Mark, and has three adult children.
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