OUR TEAM

PASTORAL STAFF

HARV & KELLEY TURNER
LEAD PASTORS

Harv and Kelley Turner became the Lead Pastors of Sumiton Church of God in March of 2022. They have been married since 1986 and began ministry right after they were wed. They have a son, Dillon, married to Kristen, and a daughter, Sara. Pastor Harv attended Lee University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies from Central Christian University and will soon complete his master’s degree in Christian Counseling. Pastor Harv is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God and began ministry in 1981. Harv and Kelley have extensive ministry experience serving as student pastors, worship pastors, associate pastors, lead pastors, and State Youth and Discipleship Directors at different times and in multiple states.  They have a passion for leading people to the Lord. From the beginning of their pastorate here, God impressed upon the church through Pastor Harv and Kelley that “Greater is Coming”.

PHILLIP & NICHOLE WALKER
FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTORS

Phillip and Nichole joined the staff of Sumiton Church of God in February 2017 where they serve as Family Ministries’ Pastors. They served as house parents at Smoky Mountain Children’s Home in Sevierville, Tennessee and as student pastors at Living Waters Christian Fellowship in Southern California. Phillip and Nichole married in September 2006 and have three children: Judah, Eliza, and Georgia. They enjoy teaching and sharing God's Word, helping students grow in and live out their faith, and watching football.

AVERILL & JEREMIAH JOHNSON
SUMITON KIDZ PASTORS

Averill and Jeremiah joined the staff of Sumiton Church of God in May 2025 where they serve as the Childrens Pastors. They met in 2008 while they were both interning at the Go Ministries International in Brooklyn Park, MN. Averill and Jeremiah then married in 2011 and have two sons, John Parker and Ezra, with another son on the way. They have served as full time childrens and youth pastors from 2011 - 2023. They have a heart for the kids at Sumiton and we are excited to have them a part of the team.

ZACH & LEXY ONEILL
SUMITON YOUNG ADULT PASTORS

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BLAINE JOHNSON
WORSHIP DIRECTOR

Blaine Johnson became the Worship Director at Sumiton Church of God in February 2024. Blaine, originally from Nauvoo, AL, grew up playing for different churches in the area. He was a member of the Youth Choir and Spirit Singers here at Sumiton Church of God for a number of years and then became the Assistant to the Worship Director in 2004. In 2008, Blaine began his career as a touring musician and music director.

SUPPORT STAFF

CHERYL CRAUSWELL
CO-LEADER J.O.Y. SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Cheryl is a wife, mom, caregiver, piano teacher, and, last but not least, Senior Adult Ministry Leader. She has been a church musician for as long as she can remember and has also been involved with the youth and adult ministries.

WAYNE BURNS
CO-LEADER J.O.Y. SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Wayne grew up as a pastor’s kid and learned most of his business and ministry skills from selling lots of hot dogs, doughnuts, and chicken and dressing dinners. He has been a member of many gospel groups and choirs. Singing is his passion and he considers it a privilege leading the senior adults.

KELLEY TURNER
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

KRISTEN TURNER
MINISTRIES COORDINATOR

LISA BARRETT
ACCOUNTING

PARKER CRAUSWELL
MEDIA DIRECTOR