PAstors & Staff

Keith joined the pastoral staff as Teaching Pastor in the summer of 2019. He has been married to his wife Heather since 2013, and they have four children, Kara Jane, Kendrick, Hope, and Judah. He is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

• Bachelor of Science, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
• Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
• Doctor of Philosophy in Preaching, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Mark joined 3BC as Worship Pastor in July 2003 and then also as Executive Pastor in 2016. Mark has been married to his wife Michelle since 1986. They have two sons – Griffin, married to Danielle, and Penn, married to Becca - and a chocolate lab named Kinley. Mark is originally from Columbus, MS. In his spare time, he loves to hunt, fish, and work in the yard.

• Bachelor of Music Education, Mississippi State University, 1984
• Master of Music, Louisiana State University, 1985
• Doctor of Musical Arts, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1990

Duane is a native of Alexandria, VA and joined 3BC in April 2003. He currently serves as Missions Pastor. He also oversees all the adult LIFE Group program. Duane is married to Amy who serves 3BC on the worship team. They have two children, Jonathan and Beth (Nick Elder). They also have two fantastic grandsons and identical twin granddaughters who are only identical in their looks. The Bible says that children are a gift from the LORD; Duane believes that grandchildren are a special and heart-filling gift from the LORD. When not working, Duane likes reading and boating while spending time with Amy.

• Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education and Church Music, Bryan College
• Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

Jorge has served as the Hispanic Pastor at 3BC since January 2000. He was born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico. He has been married to his wife, Consuelo, for 28 years and they have one daughter, Tania. Jorge loves to play board games.

• Graduated from Seminary Extension, Nashville
• National Hispanic Mobilizer for NAMB since 2018

Stephen grew up in Jonesboro, Georgia, and was one of eight children. He was active in the ministries of FBC, Jonesboro, where he helped lead in the middle school, high school and college ministries. While in college and seminary at SEBTS, Stephen served in the middle school ministry and kid's ministry of the church he attended in the Wake Forest area.  Stephen and his wife Hilary were married in 2013 have three children: Harrison, Summer, and Rhett. 

• Bachelor in Christian Studies, The College at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017
• Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2021

Dean, a native of North Carolina, has been involved in gospel ministry for over forty years as a pastor and interim pastor. He serves as the senior adult pastor at 3BC, with an emphasis on pastoral care. He and his wife Judy have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren. When not working, Dean enjoys reading, walking their dog Phoebe, and watching The Andy Griffith Show.

- B.S., Gardner-Webb University
- Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Doctor of Ministry, Luther Rice Seminary

Morgan has been at 3BC since 2000 when her family moved to Murfreesboro from East Tennessee. She currently serves as the Minister to Preschool and Children’s families (birth-5th grade). She married Nate in 2016 and they have two children, Isaac and Corrie. Morgan also holds a degree in Biblical Counseling and can counsel families and children as needs arise.
In her free time, Morgan likes reading and trying new recipes.

•  Bachelor of Science in Elementary Educations, Middle Tennessee State University, 2012
• Journeyman in Germany with IMB, 2013-2015
• Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020

 

Kim began working at 3BC in July 2003. She currently serves as our Business Administrator, working with pastors and committees to manage financial, human resources, and risk management areas of the church. Her husband, Scott, is an auto estimator for State Farm Insurance. They have two daughters, Morgan (husband, Nate Tilton) and Julianne (husband, Marcus Leuluai). She is loving the grandma life with Isaac and Nora, both born in 2020.

Rachel has served as Ministry Assistant at 3BC since January 2016. She was born and raised in Kentucky but has called Tennessee home since 1993 when she married her husband, Jeff. They have four children. Abigail recently graduated with her doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Belmont University, Claire is a student in  Optometry School at Kentucky College of Optometry, Jacob is a junior at St. Louis University majoring in Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Emma is a Sophomore at Stewarts Creek HS. When not at work or spending time with family, Rachel loves to travel, read, and sew. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Western Kentucky University in 1992.

In August 2018, Christie joined the Administrative Staff as the Hospitality and Events Coordinator. Christie is originally from Pleasant Shade, TN. She and her husband Bobby have three children - Cari, Laura Beth Hill, married to James, and Cameron. Christie also has two granddaughters, Ivy and Etta. Christie loves baking, music, recording demo vocals and backgrounds, and spoiling her grandbabies! She attended MTSU and Motlow State Community College.

Jeff joined the Administrative Staff in August 2018 as the Membership Data Coordinator. Jeff has been married to his wife Nancy for 29 years. They have two daughters – Anna Frye, married to Matt Frye, and Abby. They also have two granddaughters, Raegan and Reese. Jeff is originally from Manchester, TN. In his free time, he likes gardening, working outside, and hiking.

• Bachelor of Science in Special/Elementary Education, MTSU
• Master of Education in Administration and Supervision, MTSU
• Education Specialist in Administration and Supervision, MTSU

Caleb began serving at 3BC in 2021. He was born and raised in Southern Illinois where he received his bachelor's degree in Cinema/Photography. After graduating he moved to Tennessee in 2018 where he met his wife Amber. In his spare time, Caleb enjoys playing music, watching soccer, and tabletop gaming.

Matt has been Facilities Supervisor at 3BC since May 2007. He is originally from Urbana, OH. He is married to Jill and they have one son, Wyatt. Matt loves to spend time with his family, traveling, and watching sports. He attended Ohio University.

Vern has worked at 3BC since February 2006. He is one of 7 children and is originally from Binghamton, New York. Vern loves old movies, classical music, reading, and history.