John began his ministry here in January 2024, and has been in ministry since 2003. John and his wife; both McMinn County natives have two grown children Michael and Patricia and a son-in-law Noah all who life in Niota, TN. John has BS degrees in Mathematics, History, and Education from Tennessee Wesleyan University, and a MA in Ministry from Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently seeking his certification in Biblical Counseling through ACBC.