Leadership
Lane Collins
Lead Pastor
Pastor Lane accepted God’s call to ministry at the age of 18 and has faithfully served for more than 40 years. His ministry experience includes 19 years in student ministry, senior pastoral leadership in churches across Georgia, as well as chaplaincy and other community leadership roles.
Lane is passionate about expository preaching with a missional, evangelistic focus and desires to see people come to faith in Jesus Christ while growing in spiritual maturity. He and his wife, Julie, look forward to connecting with you and your family.
Education: B.A. in Christianity, Mercer University; M.Div. and D.Min., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Lane is passionate about expository preaching with a missional, evangelistic focus and desires to see people come to faith in Jesus Christ while growing in spiritual maturity. He and his wife, Julie, look forward to connecting with you and your family.
Education: B.A. in Christianity, Mercer University; M.Div. and D.Min., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
MJ Spano
Worship Leader
MJ was called into ministry through music and has served faithfully for many years. Her background as a musician in the military allowed her to travel internationally while leading worship and developing her gifts in a variety of settings.
MJ sings, plays multiple instruments, and brings a joyful, energetic spirit to worship leadership. She is deeply passionate about leading people into meaningful, Christ-centered worship and creating environments where the church can fully engage in praising God together.
MJ sings, plays multiple instruments, and brings a joyful, energetic spirit to worship leadership. She is deeply passionate about leading people into meaningful, Christ-centered worship and creating environments where the church can fully engage in praising God together.
Daniel DeMarra
Youth Pastor
Daniel was called into ministry at the age of 19 and has been serving faithfully for over nine years. He has a heart for discipling students and creating gospel-centered environments where they are known, challenged, and equipped to grow in their faith. Having served in student ministry in Florida, Texas, and now Georgia, he enjoys connecting with students through music, fishing, and sports, and values partnering with families to help the next generation discover their place in God’s Kingdom.
Wesley Weathington
Childrens Pastor
Wesley was called into ministry at the age of 19 and has faithfully served in children’s ministry for several years throughout Georgia. He has a heart for helping children grow in their faith and creating environments where kids feel welcomed, known, and excited to learn about Jesus. Outside of ministry, Wesley enjoys running and has earned a bit of local fame with a menu item named after him at a favorite Mexican restaurant. His energy, creativity, and genuine love for kids make him a valued part of the team.