Meet the Staff

Pastor Jon was born in Lynchburg, VA in 1976. He gave his life to Jesus Christ as a 20-year-old college freshman.  The Lord called him into full-time ministry soon thereafter.  He graduated from Liberty University in 2000.  He then went on to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned his Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages degree in 2004.  His wife Matthea is from Callahan, FL. She came to know the Lord at the age of 19.  She received her…

Pastor Andy was born in Anniston, Alabama in 1972. He gave his life to Jesus Christ when he was 6 years old. After high school, he ran from God’s calling on his life for several years. He surrendered to the call to full-time vocational ministry at the age of 21. He graduated from Jacksonville State University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Music degree. He then went on to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas where he earned…

Ryan was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1980. He accepted Christ at the age of 10 at FBC Center, Texas during a revival led by Henry Blackaby, author of the Experiencing God Bible study. While serving as an interim youth pastor during the summer of 2000, Ryan surrendered to God’s call to full-time ministry. He graduated from East Texas Baptist University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry. It was during his time at ETBU that he…

We grew up in southern Ohio just outside of Huntington, West Virginia. We both graduated from Ohio University and moved to Dayton, Ohio after college. Growing up, we were never part of a church family. Looking back, we could feel God moving in our lives and we just didn’t quite understand what to do next.  After, having our first child we knew that God was calling us closer to him. We moved from Ohio to Alabama in the summer of…

Amanda graduated from Auburn University in 2003 with a degree in Social Work.  I have always had a desire to help others and little did I know God was preparing me to work in the ministry.    In 1997, I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior, while attending Cropwell Baptist Church.        My husband and I married in 2005 and we have 3 children (Cole, Mallory, and Brelynn).  Our children have grown up in Cropwell Baptist Church and that is how we started serving in the preschool…

I was born and raised in Pell City. I accepted Christ as my Savior when I was in 6th grade during a revival here at Cropwell Baptist Church. Education: I graduated from Pell City High School and attended the University of Alabama and Jeff State. Ministry Experience: Before working at Cropwell I taught 4K at First Baptist Church for many years.  I have served on staff as a Ministry Assistant since December of 2018. Family: I’m married to Tracy Howard.  We…

I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2005, with dual Bachelor’s degrees in Science and Business. While attending Alabama, I met my husband, Chad. We married in 2006 and moved to Pell City. We immediately began our search for a church home and the Lord lead us to Cropwell. We joined in 2007 and became involved in several ministries. We welcomed our first child, Riley, in 2010. As we looked to expand our family, the Lord began to show me…

Graduated from Jacksonville State University in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education with a concentration in Child Development. We have 3 children Caleb, Jordan and Christa; and 4 grandchildren Kendyll, Charliegh, Leo and Haven. I love spending time with family, singing, playing piano and teaching. I grew up in a Christian home and accepted Christ as my personal Lord and Savior at the age of seven. As a follower of Christ, I strive to grow in the…