COLLEGE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH - Key Persons
Leigh Ann Pernell was called to be the Minister to Children in April of 2023. She, her husband Jim, and their daughter Whitney have been active members of College Park since 1988. Leigh Ann has worked with the children and families of College Park as a Sunday school teacher, children's worship leader, and children's missions leader. After 40 years in education, she feels blessed to take on this new role.
Job Titles:
- Associate Pastor
- Associate Pastor of Music & Education
Mary Keltner was called to be Associate Pastor of Music & Education in 2006. Mary joined College Park in August of 2006.
Mary and her husband, Jamie, have three children, Mellissa, Christian, and Rebecca.
Job Titles:
- Associate Pastor of Youth, College Students
- Associate Pastor of Youth, College Students and Recreation
Matt was Minister of Senior Adults & Family Recreation from 2017 to 2023. Matt became Associate Pastor of Youth, College Students and Recreation in 2023.
The Reverend Ramon Smith was called as pastor in April of 2003, after eleven years of service to College Park as Minister of Youth and Education. He grew up in Hendersonville, NC, received his B.A. from Wake Forest University, and his MA from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He and his wife Saundra have two children, Carson and Ashtin.
Teresa Hill has been our Administrative Assistant since January, 2021.
Job Titles:
- Minister to Senior Adults and Communications Specialist
William was called to be Minister to Senior Adults and Communications Specialist in April of 2023. He has 10 years of ministry experience in Youth, Media and Property. William received is BA from Lenoir-Rhyne College (Business Administration) and his MA from Gardner-Webb Divinity (Christian Education and Spiritual Formation).
William and his wife, Denise, have five children and four grandchildren.