Meet the Team
Justin Worden
Campus Pastor
Justin has been in full-time ministry since 2007, serving in student ministry roles across Florida, Alabama, and now Tennessee. He stepped into his current Campus Pastor role in January of 2025. He and his wife (Summer) were married in 2004 and have 3 children (Emilee, Ethan, and Elijah). He loves reading, music, and the beach!
Jonathan Rayburn
Associate Pastor
Jonathan has spent his lifetime with the North Etowah congregation. He has served on staff since 1999 and was ordained by North Etowah in 2019. Jonathan transitioned to Spirit City North Etowah and his current Associate Pastor role in January of 2025. He and his wife Hailey were married in 2006 and have one son, Fisher. Jonathan completed his Bachelor of Arts in Ministry through Clear Creek Baptist Bible College in 2025.
Kelly Knouse
Teaching Pastor
Kelly is married to his better half Tara, and they have 7 kids from elementary school through college ages. Kelly has been in full-time ministry for over 20 years and oversees all campus and next-generation ministries. Kelly is a baseball fan, loves ice cream and spending time with his family.