Austin was born and raised in a small town in western Michigan where values of strong community and hospitality were deeply instilled. After graduating the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Political Science, he chose to answer the call into pastoral ministry by attending Fuller Theological Seminary, where he is currently completing his Master of Divinity. While at the main campus in Pasadena, Austin became a part of an ECO church plant, Missio Community Church, where he served as the Minister of Discipleship and also began the ordination process with ECO.

Austin is deeply passionate about loving and serving the church, thinking strategically about systems and structures, and empowering others. In his free time he enjoys baking, rock climbing, working out, and enjoying a cup of coffee with new friends. Rumor has it that Waffle House is one of his favorite spots for breakfast, and he is incredibly excited to be living in such close proximity to fresh waffles and endless coffee.

Jonathan has served Evergreen as our Youth Director since our beginnings in 2013. His wife Kristin is a cardiac nurse at Children's and together they have two wonderful daughters, Zella, who is 2 and a jabber box, and Ripley—she's brand new and loves to eat, cry, and poop. They live in Fayetteville with their girls and two (sometimes) wonderful dogs, Reacher and Josephine. Jonathan loves spending time with his students and their families, sharing meals, and doing life together... and Go Braves! 

"For the Joy of the Lord is Your Strength," (Nehemiah 8:10).

Stacy is from Montgomery, Alabama, and moved to Peachtree City seven years ago. She has a BS in Accounting from Troy University as well as a professional background of 20 years in corporate banking. Stacy has worked more recently in the non-profit sector and small-business operations, serving as Administrator for her childhood church. She is a proud cheerleader for her son Mason, who plays football at Rising Starr Middle School. Stacy loves following her favorite college and pro-football teams, attending Auburn games, antiquing, and hanging with her family at Lake Martin. War Eagle!

Hannah is from Newnan, GA, and lives in Fayetteville. Hannah graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Communication Studies. Before working at Evergreen Church, Hannah worked at Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity, where she remains connected. Hannah's favorite pastime is studying the word of God and spending time in nature with her dog Raleigh. Hannah loves to bookbind, bake, and spend time with friends or family.

"Jesus answered, "If I glorify myself, my glory means nothing. The one who glorifies me is my Father, of whom you say, 'He is our God.'" (John 8:54)

John Odom has begun his 15th year of service with this congregation as part time Minister of Traditional Worship. His full time job is as Director of Choral Activities at Starr’s Mill High School in Fayette County. John has been serving in the music ministry in churches in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia since 1974. He holds a Ph.D. in Music Education, a Master of Music Education and a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Southern Mississippi and he also holds a Master of Church Music degree from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

John has conducted major works with choir and orchestra in such renowned venues as Spivey Hall and the Cathedral of St. Phillip in Atlanta. His school choirs have sung the Prelude to Evensong service at the Washington National Cathedral and the Sunday Eucharist Service at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, the world’s largest Gothic Cathedral and have performed twice at Carnegie Hall in New York under his direction. His school choirs have also been selected to perform at two Georgia Music Educators Association State In-Service Conferences (2006 and 2010). John is also the past President of the 1700 member Georgia Music Education Association.

John and his wife Mary, a computer network engineer, have seven children, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild!