STAFF

Rob Couch, Lead Pastor

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The Rev. Dr. Robert G. (Rob) Couch began his appointment as Lead Pastor of Christ United Church on July 1, 2016. Rob and his wife Crystal have three children (David, Ethan, and Ella). He received his Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology and a Doctor of Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary. Rob served as an Associate Pastor at Christ United from 2000 to 2005. Rob is passionate about the church sharing the love of Christ in the community. In addition, Rob is a denominational leader serving as the Chair of the Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry and as an Alternate Jurisdictional Delegate. Throughout his career he has served at Christ United, Saraland UMC, and has come to us from First UMC in Prattville, Alabama.


Brian Hasty, Teaching Pastor

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Rev. Brian Hasty joined the team at Christ United on July 1, 2020. Brian is grateful to be married to Cassidy and have two awesome children Isaac and Adelyn. As a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in music education, Brian served as a youth minister and worship leader for 14 years before answering God’s call to pastoral ministry. Brian graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary earning a Master of Divinity in 2023. Brian wants people to know and be transformed by God's love in order that they love others and be launched into ministry to change the world.


Shaun Kaulfers, Pastoral Care Pastor

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Rev. Shaun Kaulfers was appointed to Christ United on August 15, 2017, after serving at Crawford United Methodist Church. Shaun is married to his wonderful wife Anne-Marie and they have an incredible son Matthew. Shaun graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary with a Masters of Theological Studies and worked in higher education administration/adjunct teaching before joining the pastorate. As the Pastoral Care Pastor, Shaun wants everyone to know that they have value and are loved... loved by God, through Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit and loved by the body of Christ of Christ United.


Allanda Small Campbell, Worship Arts Minister

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Dr. Allanda Small-Campbell leads our Sanctuary Worship choir, ensembles, and Instruments of Praise with vibrant traditional hymns and uplifting music.


Courtney Foote, NewSong Worship Leader

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Courtney Foote, along with the NewSong Band, leads NewSong Worship with high-energy modern music, praise and worship each Sunday.


Ashley Walker, Director of Kids Ministry

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Tony Gatter, Director of Student Ministry

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ADMINISTRATIVE

Rob Blackwell | Administrator [Email]
Brad Boland | Director of Ministries [Email]
Samantha Woodruff | Executive Ministry Assistant [Email]

ADULTS

Marcia Jacobs | Director of Discipleship [Email]
Dawn Burnham | Assistant Director of Discipleship [Email]
Christy Dyess | Discipleship Administrative Assistant [Email]

COLLEGE

Joy and Tom Grafton | Directors of College Ministry [Email]

COMMUNICATIONS

Denise Dunham | Director of Communications [Email]

CULINARY

Kyle Eckhoff | Chef [Email]

FACILITIES

Shane Long | Facilities Director [Email]
John Bass | Maintenance Technician
Charles Hamrick | Maintenance Technician
Kishad Sowels | Janitorial Staff

FINANCE

Beth Lodwick | Director of Finance [Email]
Brittany Blackburn | Kidz Crossing Bookkeeper [Email]

GENEROSITY/STEWARDSHP

Sandra Dunaway | Director of Generosity [Email]

MEMBERSHIP

Dawn Bratcher | Membership [Email]

MISSIONS

Mike Gaby | Director of Missions [Email]

STUDENTS

Fran Ladner | Associate Student Director [Email]
Tarrant Lanier | Next Generation Assistant [Email]

KIDS

Christie Ford | Kidz Crossing Director [Email]
Susan Guillotte | Next Generation Volunteer Coordinator [Email]
Rheeta Morrow | Nursery Director [Email]

PASTORAL CARE

Donna Alexander | Director of Pastoral Care [Email]
Melissa Brabham | Care Coordinator [Email]

PRODUCTION

Mike Rollins | Technical Director [Email]
Willie McDonald | Assistant Technical Director
Steve Sisk | Production Tech

RECEPTIONIST

Elizabeth Harkins | Receptionist [Email]

RECREATION

Marcia Gibney | Director of Recreation Ministry [Email]
Kim Eagan | Recreation Assistant [Email]
Rose Farnell | Sports Activities Minister [Email]

WORSHIP ARTS

Taylor Kelliher | Worship Arts Administrative Assistant [Email]
Crystal Couch | Student Choir Director [Email]
Dale Gudeman | Kindermusik [Email]
Jeremy Adcock | Organist [Email]
Kelley Burleson | Pianist
Jan McIntosh | Pianist
Sarah Weeks | Men's Ensemble/Renaissance Director [Email]