Our Staff
We have a passion for people, our city of Athens, and our world. Our culture and leadership is characterized by a love of God, a genuine call to ministry, and a strong desire to see people come to a living faith in Jesus Christ.
Bill Curington
Pastor
Bill loves to help people to know and hear God better. Whether it's through sermons he delivers, Bible studies he teaches, people he prays for, or finding a ministry role for someone in Church, Bill enjoys seeing people grow in their faith with Jesus Christ.
Stan Self
Executive Minister
Stan's role is primarily an ideator. He spends his time planning and ensuring that whether you visit us online, in person, or via livestream, you will have the best experience possible to the end that you will come to know, love, worship, and serve Jesus alongside the other folks at St. James.
Bryan Shaw
Music Minister
Bryan plays a vital role in glorifying Christ and creating an atmosphere of worship while enhancing the overall spiritual experience of the congregation through music.
LaMurl Morris
Organist
LaMurl's primary role is to assist in leading worship. You will see her move from organ to piano to keyboard in our worship services. LaMurl encourages you to be a part of the music ministry where you can sing in one of the vocal ensembles or praise team or play an instrument in our worship services.
Carol Staton
Congregational Care Minister
Carol's love for God and others leads her to faithfully shepherd people through life’s ups and downs, crises, and hardships through listening, compassion, and providing comfort to support the emotional and spiritual well-being of all in our congregation.
VACANT
Children's Minister
Mary Ashley JaCopPo
YOUTH MINISTER
Mary Ashley provides an exciting, relevant setting for Youth to explore a faith in Christ that will withstand the social challenges that confront youth today.
KEARSEN SELF
Assistant Children's Minister
Kearsen provides a safe, secure, clean, and fun environment for our youngest babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to explore. With plenty of age-appropriate crafts, games, music, toys, Bible stories, and books, Jenna hopes every child in the nursery will have a wonderful experience and encounter the love and gentleness of Jesus through her and her team of experienced nursery caregivers.
Mary Swift
Administrative Assistant
Mary's is the friendly voice you hear when you call the church and the smiling face you see when you visit the church office. She will answer your questions, connect you with the appropriate staff person, or otherwise facilitate your contact to meet your need, all while holding the office together on a daily basis.
Monica Calero
Financial Secretary
Monica is here to ensure that your financial gifts are properly received, recorded, and deposited. She also ensures that your end of year giving statements are distributed to you in a timely manner.
Yvonne Craft
Pastor of The Light
Pastor Craft is the Pastor of The Light and serves on the staff of St. James where she shares her wisdom, experience, and unbounded love of Jesus. For more on The Light go HERE.