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, Judah, and Joseph. 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, in 2016, transitioned to Executive Pastor. Mark has been married to his wife Michelle since 1986. They have two sons – Griffin, married to Danielle, and Penn, married to Becca - and two dogs - a chocolate lab named Kinley, and a GSP named Dixie. With his spare time, Mark loves getting in the floor and reading books with his grandchildren, Harper and Beau. Mark is originally from Columbus, MS. In his spare time, he loves to hunt and work with his sawmill.

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

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 has served as Pastor of Students here at 3BC since December 2020. He has a deep passion for teaching God’s Word, discipleship of the next generation, and helping people grow in their walk with Christ. He and his wife, Hilary, have been married since June 2013 and have been blessed with 4 children: Harrison, Summer, Rhett and Sadie Grace. Together they enjoy family time and anything outdoors. Stephen counts it a joy and privilege to shepherd the church family and point others to the hope found in Jesus.

• 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

Jacob has attended Third Baptist since 2022 and became a member and began serving shortly thereafter. He joined the staff in August of 2025. Jacob has been married to his wife Faith since 2023. In his free time Jacob enjoys spending time with family (and he and Faith’s two dogs), being active outside, and various outdoor pursuits- particularly deer and duck hunting.

-Bachelors of Science, Middle Tennessee State University
-Masters of Business Administration, Louisiana State University Shreveport
-In pursuit of Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological 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, has retired State Farm Insurance. They have two daughters, Morgan (husband, Nate Tilton) and Julianne (husband, Marcus Leuluai). She is loving the grandma life with Isaac, Corrie, Nora, Elisapeta, and Jacob.

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 has her doctorate in Occupational Therapy and lives in Cookeville with her husband, Andrew. Claire recently graduated with of Doctor of Optometry and will begin working in Murfreesboro after licensure. Jacob is a Nuclear Med Tech at Centennial Hospital in Nashville and has recently applied to PA school. He is engaged to be married to his fiancé, Reed, in November 2025. Emma is a student at St. Louis University where she is planning to major in Radiation Therapy. 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. They have two children - Bella and Micah. Caleb is enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary obtaining his m.Div in Christian Ministry. 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.