WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
We Believe In:
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; that they are saved into the resurrection of life and that they are lost into the resurrection of damnation.
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
MINISTRY TEAM
PASTOR NORMAN HUNT
Senior Pastor
Pastor Norman came to Atlanta 35 years ago to work with the Bailey Smith Ministries, "Real Evangelism" only to discover that God's real purpose was in pastoring Hopewell Baptist Church for which he served as Senior Pastor for 33 years. He also served at Hampstead Baptist Church in Hampstead, NC for
7 years.
Pastor Norman and his wife, Vickie have been married for 43 years and have 3 children: Caroline, Chris, and Gabriel, and
3 grandchildren: Cheyenne, Riadison, and the newest addition, Ky.
Pastor Norman's educational background includes Gardner-Webb University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Luther-Rice Seminary.
RANDY WALTERMAN
Worship Pastor
Randy grew up in a minister's home filled with music. Singing was a regular part of life. He received a Bachelor's degree in vocal performance in California. He has ministered for several decades in six churches in several states - leading worship, directing choirs, overseeing singles and Christian education, as well as filling the pulpit on many occasions. Additionally, he has ministered overseas, mentoring the worship team in a Swiss church and leading worship for an international conference in Austria. He has a passion for worship, for writing songs, and teaching.
ASHTON CHILDRESS
Children's Specialist
Ashton grew up at this church and has been leading the Children's ministry since 2021. She has a passion for kids with experience working at a daycare and children's hospital. She enjoys teaching kids about what matters most while making learning fun and engaging for children of all ages.
DANIELLE SWOFFORD
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Danielle has been with the church since 2015 serving as our Administrative Assistant.
Danielle is the widow of her beloved husband, Ricky and the mother of four adult children: William, Jacqueline, Cami and Chloe.