Our Lead Pastor

Paul Thomas is the Lead Pastor of Evangel Church. Paul has been on the team at Evangel Church since 2003 and has been the Lead Pastor since 2010. He not only serves as Lead Pastor of Evangel Church but is also the Assistant Superintendant for the Assemblies of God in Georgia.

Paul is married to Pam Thomas and they have been married for 30+ years. Pam has also been in full-time ministry since 2010 and leads the Ladies Ministry at Evangel Church. They have two children, Amanda & Jarred, as well as two grandsons, Benny & Owen. Both Paul and Pam have a huge heart for Evangel Church and the people of our city.

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Our Team

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    Mike McGarvey

    Executive Pastor

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    Patrick Reeves

    Worship Pastor

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    Bud Rupel

    Director of Pastoral Care

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    Renee Hammonds

    Finance & Operations Director

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    Lizzie Whaley

    Connections Director

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    Zac Cain

    Communications & Creative Director

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    Sarah Nell Tiemann

    Student Pastor

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    Sarah Reeves

    Children’s Pastor

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    Kristi Steffens

    Event Coordinator

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    Darren Morrison

    Audio & Visual Director

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    Brandon Morris

    Facilities Director

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    Kae Morris

    Assistant to Executive Pastor

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    Cindy Wheeler

    Assistant to Lead Pastor

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    Brent Tiemann

    Associate Student Pastor

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    Jessica Scow

    Early Childhood Development Team Leader

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    Dakota Kelley

    Milltown Coffee Manager

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    Margaret Rupel

    Pastoral Care Assistant

OUR BOARD

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    Paul Thomas

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    Chuck Northington

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    Cy Harrison

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    DECKY WALDEN

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    Don Booth

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    Jack Woodham

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    Jamie Chavez

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    Jennifer Dubose

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    Jon Connally

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    Martin Tate

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    Michelle Fields

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    Susan Barnes