Dr. Bruce Chesser
Lead Pastor
An Alabama native, Bruce Chesser attended the University of Mobile (BA in Pyschology), then Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned a Master’s degree and Doctor of Ministries degree. He and his wife, Joy, met in college and married in 1978 during their seminary years. They have two sons–Justin, who is married to Meredith, and Travis. Justin and Meredith are both 2006 graduates of the University of Alabama and they live in Montgomery, Alabama. Justin and Meredith have one child, Ruthie, born in September, 2015. Justin is in the construction business and Meredith is a CPA. Travis graduated from the University of Alabama in 2012 and now lives in Nashville and works as a Buyer for the Dollar General corporate office in Goodlettsville. Travis also earned an MBA degree from Union University in 2017. The Chessers have served the following churches: First Baptist, Spearman, Texas; First Baptist, Opp, Alabama; Fayette First Baptist, Fayette, Alabama; Calvary Baptist, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Geyer Springs First Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas; and First Baptist Church of Hendersonville since August 2009. Bruce enjoys all sports, especially involving the University of Alabama. He is also a fan of the Tennessee Titans and the Nashville Predators.
MINISTRY STAFF
Cody Mather
High School Pastor
Melissa Whitworth
Director of Preteen Ministry
Dr. Ray Cleek
Administrator/Assistant Director Counseling Ministries and Minister of Pastoral Care
Administration
Cindy Hodges
Administrative Assistant to Senior Pastor
Emily Windsor
Administrative Assistant Executive Pastor
Beverly Pittman
Financial Resource Specialist
Dottie Morris
Business Resource Specialist
Adult
Children
Melissa Whitworth
Director of Preteen Ministry
Anne Love
Assistant VBS Director
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CounselinG Center
Jason Gibson
Director
Dr. Ray Cleek
Administrator/Assistant Director Counseling Ministries and Minister of Pastoral Care
Vickie Woytach
Administrative Assistant
Breanne Childress
Administrative Assistant
Facilities
Roxana Hutchinson
Facilities Assistant
Family Ministry Center
Beth Hackett
FMC Business Manager
MIssions
Communications
Student
Cody Mather
High School Pastor
Isaac Pittman
High School Ministry Associate
Melissa Wheeler
Middle School Ministry Assistant/Student Ministry Assimilation Coordinator
Preschool
Dawn Etherton
Classroom Coordinator
Sharon Eades
Weekday Early Education Director
Sheila Johnston
Childcare Coordinator
Ramona Moll
Mission Education and Preschool Special Events Coordinator
Andrea Gregory
Preschool Choir Coordinator
Candi Sharpe
Supply/Resource Coordinator
Linda Maupin
Classroom Coordinator
Worship
Kathy Franz
Music Ministry Assistant
Andrea Gregory
Preschool Choir Coordinator
Meredith Simmons
Children's Choir Assistant
Melissa Hawkins
3rd-5th Grade Children's Choir Coordinator
Katie Lawrence
Children's Choir Coordinator
