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Pastor Don Hooker - Pastor Don was saved at the age of 5 in a Cincinnati area church. Being involved in the church even as a teen, it was not a surprise to family and friends when he went to Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. There he received his Bacholer of Science in Pastoral Theology with a minor in music. Pastor has been a music director, youth minister, Christian School principal, College & Career teacher and Associate Pastor before becoming a church planter in Columbus, Mississippi. God brought Pastor Don to Serenity in September 1999. He graduated from Louisiana Baptist University in May 2008 with his Master of Arts in Biblical Studies. Pastor married his wife Michele in May 1984 and she helps him with the ministry of the church in many ways, including the teaching of the children's Wednesday Bible Time and Beginner Sunday School. They have a son, Michael.Church is currently looking for a music and youth leader - call the Pastor if you know of someone or if you are interested.
Ivan Wesley - Bro. Ivan has been teaching the Junior Church since August 2006. This is the worship time for our 1st - 6th grade young people . He incoporates lessons with music, games and incentives. His teaching is used in Vacation Bible School and devotions at activities. His family includes wife Jen, daughter Beth and sons Caleb and Josiah. 
Joann Ebbing - Miss Joann (as she is known around the church) is the coordinator for the Beginner Church. She helps the teachers prepare Bible lessons, crafts, songs and activities for the children from toddlers to kindergarten. She is also incharge of the Ladies Sunday Morning Prayer time. Joann is married to Ron and has daughter, Ronda, still at home (she also has 2 married children and 5 grandchildren). |