Pastor

Pastor Jerry is a third generation minister of the Gospel. He was educated at Emmanuel Bible College and has an extensive background in both musical and pastoral ministries. Jerry spent many years traveling with various Southern Gospel singing groups, most notably as a member of Hovie Lister and The Statesmen Quartet. A longtime resident of Columbia, Tennessee, he is married to Pilar Paul Candler and they have three daughters, eleven grandchildren, and one great grandchild.   

Barney is a retired Police officer with a God-given talent for singing and a passion for the music of the church. He is the featured tenor vocalist with the popular gospel group Southridge.  He and his wife Carol reside in Columbia Tennessee. 

Gordon was born and raised in Allen County, KY in a Christian home and started taking piano lessons at 10 years old. His parents encouraged him to play piano for his Dad, who led the congregational singing at their church. Through the years, he also played for several gospel groups, then started producing recordings at Hilltop Studio in Nashville, TN. While at Hilltop Studio, he produced many artists, including the very first solo project for Gerald Crabb.

He has been the Pianist for Mooresville Baptist Church since 2012 and also plays for the southern gospel group SOUTHRIDGE. He and his wife, Linda have lived in the Columbia, TN area since 2005.