JOEY BENTLEY PASTOR
Meet Joey Bentley! Joey has served as the campus pastor since it’s launch in January 2015. Joey and Kim Bentley moved to the area to do ministry in Calhoun County. They have two children, Bethany and Jonathan, and live out in White Plains community. Kim is a physical therapist And owns her own clinic in Oxford.
Favorite Bible Verse:
For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18 ESV).
Favorite Christian Song: “PROMISES” (Maverick City MUSIC)
Favorite Book: “The Explicit Gospel” (Matt Chandler)
Favorite Hobbies / Teams: Joey enjoys Distance Running, working in his wood shop, and watching the Boston Red sox, Oklahoma sooners, and the Dallas Cowboys.
Favorite Food(s )& Drink(s): Little Debbies (pretty much all of them) and Dr. Pepper
“proclaiming the gospel to a lost world cannot be just another activity to add to the church’s crowded agenda. it must be central to who we are. it forms our identity.” (Francis chan)
jbentley@parkermemorial.com
JASON HAMMOND ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF WORSHIP
Meet Jason Hammond. Jason and Mandie just moved to Anniston in August 2022 to serve as our Associate Pastor of Worship. They have been married 15 years and have one son, Will, who is 12 years old!
Favorite Bible Verse:
“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that i might gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from god that depends on faith — that i may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible i may attain the resurrection from the dead.” (philippians 3:8-10)
Favorite Christian Song: “Sovereign OVER US” (Shane & SHane)
Favorite Book: “Desiring God” (John Piper)
Favorite Hobbies / Teams: Collecting/playing instruments, martial arts, the atlanta braves, UGA bulldawgs, washington commanders
Favorite food(s) and drink(s): Sushi, coffee, mt. Dew Zero
“My god, only you can point out the wretched sinner that i am and make it the greatest news i’ve ever heard.” (C.J. Muhaney)
jhammond@parkermemorial.com
NICK GREGORY STUDENT MINISTER
Meet NICK GREGORY! Nick came to ParkerDC in August 2021 as our interim worship leader. BUT GOD wasn’t done with Nick here. thankfully, nick and maddie (wife) connected to the life and ministry of our faith family. as a result, nick was called as our student minister in august 2022. nick and maddie are an excellent example of faith to this younger generation!
Favorite Bible Verse:
Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the multifaceted grace of God. (1 Peter 4:8-10 NASB)
Favorite Christian Song: “PROMISES” (Maverick City MUSIC)
Favorite Book: “Fuel and the FLAME” (Steve SHadrack and Paul WORCESTER)
Favorite Hobbies / Teams: spending time outdoors, hunting, boat and engine repair, etc.
Favorite Food(s):steak
“Negative, ghost rider”
ngregory@parkermemorial.com
ANGELA WILLIAMS MINISTRy ASSISTANT
Meet Angela Williams! Angela and Alan moved from North Carolina back in 2021. as a ministry assistant at a larger church in NC, she was a blessed gift to DC. angela is a organized leader and servant-hearted partner in the gospel. She is a friendly first impression in our office as well.
Favorite Bible Verse:
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (JOSHUA 1:9).
Favorite Christian Song: “Trust in YOU” (Lauren Daigle)
Favorite Book: “Women of the Bible speak” (Shannon Bream)
Favorite Hobbies / Teams: Reading, Antiquing, Alabama FOOTball
Favorite Food(s) & Drink(s): Anything savory/Frappuccion, Latte, dark chocolate, water
Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire? (Corrie Ten Boom)
dcsecretary@parkermemorial.com
MEAGAN LANIER KIDS MINISTER
Meet Meagan Lanier! Meagan and Evan have been at ParkerDC for five years and have served in various capacities. she is a dynamic and energetic kids ministry leader and loves kids, God’s Word, and having fun. The Laniers have three kids… gray, kyrie, and Phoenix james.
Favorite Bible Verse:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to the Lord. (Philippians 4:6)
Favorite Christian Song: the entire “House of Love” Album (Amy Grant, 1994); Don’t judge, just trust me on this!
Favorite Book: I can’t do that… it’s like picking my favorite kid.
Favorite Hobbies / Teams: Reading all the books. Drinking all the coffee. Getting as much beach time as possible.
Favorite Food(s) & Drink(s): Tacos or Matas pizza to eat. Coffee to drink. Not necessarily together but not necessarily not.
“It’s all gravy baby!” ( Reverend Joseph Bentley anytime things are going slightly off kilter around the church)
meagan.g.lanier@gmail.com
kandice godfrey preschool minister
Meet kandice godfrey! Kandice and billy are vital parts of our ministry team here at dc. kandice serves as our preschool and nursery leader, ensuring that we care for our little blessings with care and cleanliness. She is great with babies, toddlers, and preschool kids! Billy serves as a deacon at DC and in the kids ministry area too. they have three kids… harrison, ellie mae, and Jamison.
Favorite Bible Verse:
But now faith, hope, and love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Favorite Christian Song: “My Jesus” (Anne Wilson)
Favorite Book: “The Notebook” (Nicholas Sparks)
Favorite Hobbies / Teams: i love to bake!
Favorite Food(s) & Drink(s): Taco and Milk
“Today you are you, that is truer than true. there is no one alive who is youer than you.” (Dr. Seuss)
maddie GregORY pianist
Meet maddie davis! maddie and nick (see above) came to parkerdc back in August 2021. maddie is a student at JSU (Nursing) and active in the BCM on campus. Maddie and nick are Newlyweds. she is a great musician, vocalist, and student ministry partner to nick.
Favorite Bible Verse:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)Favorite Christian Song: “Revelation SOng” (Phillips, Craig & Dean)
Favorite Book: I haven’t read a book for fun since middle school… i like Ephesians!
Favorite Hobbies / Teams: playing piano, scrap booking, playing with my guinea pig
Favorite Food(s) & Drink(s): lemon crusted herb salmon with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and water
“Studying the bible is to not know and memorize every details, but to get to know the author.”
Kacey vickery Tech genius
Meet kacey Vickery! KAcey is our resident IT specialist, guitarist extraordinaire, and kids ministry servant. he is an invaluable part of our ever-changing technical aspects of ministry here at DC!
Favorite Bible Verse:
And He *said to them, “Because of your meager faith; for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20 esv)
Favorite Christian Song: “God of the impossible” (Lincoln Brewster)
Favorite Book: “A ring of endless light”
Favorite Hobbies / Teams: Playing guitar or disc golf and Alabama football (Roll TIde!)
Favorite Food(s) & Drink(s): BBQ and Dr. Pepper
“Teamwork makes the dream work!”