Meet Our Pastors

​Payton Cody joined our staff in September, 2024 as full time Pulpit Supply and was ordained in the fall of 2025 and installed as our Lead Pastor.

Payton has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from King University and a Graduate Degree in Ministry from Richmont Graduate University. She is currently working on her DMin in Leadership and Spiritual Formation from Richmont.

Payton is a Cleveland native. She is married to Trae, and they have three children: Ivie (9), Crosby (6), and Storie (3). In her spare time, she enjoys reading, being outdoors, exercising, enjoying a good cup of coffee, and spending time with her family.

​Tim Ivey joined our staff in November 2025 as our full time Director of Family Ministries.

Tim has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion from the University of Mary Hardin-Balylor and a Masters in Divinity from Truett Theological Serminary at Baylor University. 

Tim is originally from Texas, but has called Tennessee home for the last 16 years. He is husband to Joanna Ivey, and father to Madisyn (29), Zuri (17) and Sutton (9). 

Church Staff and Session

​Administrative Assistant: Alexandra Coffey
​Sexton: Marvin Stidam
Choir Director: Kathy Morelock
Organist/Pianist: Robbie Cody
Organist: Paula Griffith
Clerk of Session: Andrea Thomas
Church Treasurer:​ Rex Wallis
Church Session: Bill Brown, Brian Swafford, Moe McCormack, Andrea Thomas, Tommy Newman, Rex Wallis, and Dustin Coleman
Interim Session Moderator: Rev. Courtney Krueger