Called to lead.Ready to serve.
Our leaders are here to teach God’s Word, equip the church and serve alongside the people of Chattanooga Valley.
Contact our team →Teaching. Worship.Shepherding the church.
Our pastoral leaders help keep the church grounded in Scripture, centered on Jesus and united in worship and mission.
Brian Carroll
A gifted speaker and teacher, Brian loves the moment truth finally “clicks”—whether someone first understands the gospel or a lifelong believer sees something in Scripture with fresh eyes. He considers it an honor to serve as a vessel through preaching and teaching.
Foster Payne
A lifelong musician, Foster considers it a privilege to lead people into communication with God each week. He has a passion for music’s ability to give voice to the heart and turn our deepest longings toward the Holy Spirit.
Helping faithtake root early.
From preschool through graduation, our next-generation leaders partner with families to create environments where young people are known, loved and grounded in Scripture.
Samantha Busby
A Texas native serving in Georgia, Samantha loves recreation, being active and rooting every activity in Scripture. She brings high-energy worship and learning to CVBC Kids.
Jacob Carr
Jacob joined the CVBC family as full-time student pastor in 2022. He brings experience as a classroom teacher, coach and student pastor, along with degrees in history and religion from Troy University and Liberty University.
Keeping ministrymoving forward.
Behind every gathering, ministry and next step is careful coordination. Our administrative team helps people connect and equips the church to serve well.
Carol Floyd
Courtney Hicks
Not above the church.
Among the church.
Christian leadership follows the pattern of Jesus: truth with grace, conviction with humility and authority expressed through service. Our staff do not carry the ministry alone. They equip the whole church to use its gifts, care for one another and join God’s mission.
Come say hello.There is room for you.
Meet our leaders, worship with the church and discover how you can grow and serve at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church.
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