We have a passion for people, our city of Athens, and our world. Our culture and leadership is characterized by a love of God, a genuine call to ministry, and a strong desire to see people come to a living faith in Jesus Christ.
Our Staff
Our Staff
We have a passion for people, our city of Athens, and our world. Our culture and leadership is characterized by a love of God, a genuine call to ministry, and a strong desire to see people come to a living faith in Jesus Christ.
Bill Curington
Pastor
Bill loves to help people to know and hear God better. Whether it's through sermons he delivers, Bible studies he teaches, people he prays for, or finding a ministry role for someone in Church, Bill enjoys seeing people grow in their faith with Jesus Christ.
At pastorbill@sjathens.org Phone 706.548.1680
Stan Self
Executive Minister
Stan's role is primarily an ideator. He spends his time planning and ensuring that whether you visit us online, in person, or via livestream, you will have the best experience possible to the end that you will come to know, love, worship, and serve Jesus alongside the other folks at St. James.
At stan@sjathens.org Phone 404.538.0628
Bryan Shaw
Music Minister
Bryan plays a vital role in glorifying Christ and creating an atmosphere of worship while enhancing the overall spiritual experience of the congregation through music.
At bryan@sjathens.org Phone 706.316.2031
LaMurl Morris
Organist
LaMurl's primary role is to assist in leading worship. You will see her move from organ to piano to keyboard in our worship services. LaMurl encourages you to be a part of the music ministry where you can sing in one of the vocal ensembles or praise team or play an instrument in our worship services.
At lamurl@sjathens.org Phone 706.461.3715
Carol Staton
Congregational Care Minister
Carol's love for God and others leads her to faithfully shepherd people through life’s ups and downs, crises, and hardships through listening, compassion, and providing comfort to support the emotional and spiritual well-being of all in our congregation.
At carol@sjathens.org Phone 706.254.5418
Currently Vacant (Church Members are filling the void)
Children's Minister
Cultivating a safe and fun environment where your children can come to know and love Jesus is central to April’s approach to
Children’s ministry. With a focus that encompasses the whole family, she
believes that discipleship built upon a strong biblical foundation is essential
for training up children in the way they should go, seasoned with plenty
of joy and laughter along the way!
At Phone 706.548.1680
Currently Vacant (Parents & Interns are filling the void)
Youth MINISTER
Due to nature of our Youth Minister's companion international ministry, for ultimate safety, we have withheld both name and photo.
At Phone 706.548.1680
Jenna Parrish
Assistant Children's Minister
Jenna provides a safe, secure, clean, and fun environment for our youngest babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to explore. With plenty of age-appropriate crafts, games, music, toys, Bible stories, and books, Jenna hopes every child in the nursery will have a wonderful experience and encounter the love and gentleness of Jesus through her and her team of experienced nursery caregivers.
At jenna@sjathens.org Phone 706.548.1680
Mary Swift
Administrative Assistant
Mary's is the friendly voice you hear when you call the church and the smiling face you see when you visit the church office. She will answer your questions, connect you with the appropriate staff person, or otherwise facilitate your contact to meet your need, all while holding the office together on a daily basis.
At mary@sjathens.org Phone 706.548.1680
Monica Calero
Financial Secretary
Monica is here to ensure that your financial gifts are properly received, recorded, and deposited. She also ensures that your end of year giving statements are distributed to you in a timely manner.
At monica@sjathens.org Phone 706.548.1680
Lloyd Craft
Pastor of The Light
Pastor Craft is the Pastor of The Light and serves on the staff of St. James where he shares his wisdom, experience, and unbounded love of Jesus. For more on The Light go HERE.
Our Leadership for 2025
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Chair, Johnny Prescott
Secretary, Adrienne Colley
Lay Leader, Kin McKinnon
Finance, Scott Cochran
Treasurer, Jim Meunier
SPR, Ron Blount
Altar Committee, Mike Hook
Member-at-Large: Angela Benton (2025)
Member-at-Large: Max Harrell (2026)
Member-at-Large: Kathy Lawler (2027)
Executive Minister, Stan Self
Pastor, Bill Curington
MINISTRY COUNCIL
Leader & chair of Missions, Stan Self
Lay Leader, Kin McKinnon
Children’s ministry, TBD
Congregational care, Carol Staton
Connect team, Jason Green
Women’s ministry, Brandi Maddox
Men’s ministry, Weldon Hardman
Discipleship ministries, Dave Himmelsbach
Fellowship ministry, Vicky Lester
Media ministries, Riley Prescott
Prayer, Sandy Blount
Women of Faith, Carol Miller
Worship, Bryan Shaw
Youth ministry, TBD
Youth Rep, Amanda Seuser
Member-at-Large: Callie Jo Bowen
Member-at-Large: Gretchen Bowen
Member-at-Large: Rita Bryant
Member-at-Large: Carol Harrell
Pastor, Bill Curington
Additional Ministry Positions
Chair of the Light Board: Alvin Sheats
Altar Committee: Henry & Judy Sims, Gene & Sue Smith, Mike Hook, Susan Weldon, Jason Miller
Children’s & Nursery Ministry reps: Callie & Gabriel Bowen
Women’s Ministry Team: Leigh Lorenzo, Karen Halper. Brandi Maddox
Men’s Ministry Co-chairs: Weldon Hardman & Doug Mays
Bereavement coordinators: Donna Cochran & Kathy Stewart
Lay Delegate to Annual Conference: Kin McKinnon
Alternate to Annual Conference: Jane Kilgo
Staff-Parish Relations: Chair, Ron Blount
Class of 2025
Ron Blount | Micah Morlock | Jane Kilgo
Class of 2026
Jane Lang | Jackson Mulkey | Vint Wilson
Class of 2027
Miranda Grice | Jason Miller | Katie Howard
Trustees:
(Chair will be decided by the Committee in January)
Class of 2025
Adrienne Colley | Jack Bush | Derrick Seuser
Class of 2026
Adam Grice | Jeff Larkins | John Morris
Class of 2027
Callie Bowan | Andrew Hilliard | Jared Self
Security team: Chair, Matt Robbins
A. Safety chair, Matt Robbins
B. Natural disasters & medical chair, Mike Hook
Nominations: Pastor Bill Curington, Chair
Class of 2025
Gretchen Bowen | Jason Miller | Cindy Robbins
Class of 2026
Gabriel Bowen | Kin McKinnon | John Morris
Class of 2027
Callie Bowan | Andrew Hilliard | Susan Weldon
Finance Committee: Scott Cochran, Chair
Member at Large: Clay Gilbert
Member at Large: Max Harrell
Member at Large: Matt Robbins
Member at Large: Kris Knox
Member at Large: Gretchen Bowen
Treasurer: Jim Meunier
Leadership Board Chair: Johnny Prescott
Staff Parish Relations Chair: Ron Blount
Lay Leader & Delegate: Kin McKinnon
Trustee Chair: (to be designated in January)
Financial Secretary: Monica Calero
Pastor Bill: Curington