About Us Here To Serve
I want to extend my personal invitation to you to join me, my wife, Amy, our two children, and the entire Meadow family as we enjoy the abundant life that God has made available to each of us through His Son, Jesus Christ. I'm excited about the things that God is doing in our midst at Meadow Baptist Church, and I sincerely hope that His plan for Meadow's future includes you worshiping with us. Meadow is a church full of loving people who care about one another and who are looking for an opportunity to share the love and grace of Jesus Christ with others. Our church is made up of people with different personalities, different backgrounds, different colors and nationalities, and different ages; what we all share, however, is a life which has been changed by Jesus. As pastor, my desire is to lead in displaying a sense of genuine Christianity that meets you at the point of your need and then helps you to grow in a relationship with God. Empty religion rarely helps anyone, but a life changed by, and filled with, the power of God is what our community needs. If you do not currently have a place to call your home church, please consider this my open invitation for you to worship with us any time.
Larry Miller, Administrative Pastor
Larry has been in fulltime Christian service for over fifteen years, serving primarily in education, evangelism and pastoral ministries. He has a deep passion for the word of God and for equipping the body to do the work of ministry. Joining the staff of Meadow in the Fall of 2008, Larry serves in the networking of various church ministries to effectively nurture the health of the church family and assimilate new members into the life of the body. Larry is married to Melinda and they have two beautiful daughters Lauren and Kimberly.
Rusty Vandeford, Youth Pastor
Jose Cubas, Worship Leader
Meadow Baptist gladly welcomed Jose on board in October of 2004. Jose brings a wealth of Spirit, talent, and experience to Meadow's music ministry as he seeks to lift up Jesus Christ in song. Jose has led worship in other churches and is currently serving the Lord in this vital ministry at Meadow. His enthusiasm for people and God enable him to inspire God's people to find deep satisfaction in Jesus Christ and the expression of devotion through music and song. Jose is married to Aly and they have a four beautiful daughters, Dominique, Lydia, and the twins, Cadilyn & Cailey.
Don Shockley, Family Life Pastor
Bringing over 50 years of ministry experience to Meadow's ministry team, Don serves in organization and assimilation of new Christians and church members into the family. Don teaches Meadow's senior saints each Sunday morning at 9:45 AM. Married to Shirley for over 50 years, Don is a gifted Bible expositor, evangelist, and a delightful friend to the people of God.
Nathan Young, Staff Missionary
Nathan and Krystal were affirmed in February of 2009 to be sent out from Meadow to establish churches in Glasgow, Scotland. Working with a team of veteran missionaries from Biblical Ministries Worldwide, the Youngs will seek to be a part of a long term church planting ministry in Scotland. Nathan completed his graduate work at Detroit Theological Seminary and is gifted in both teaching and shepherding ministries. Nathan and Krystal have a baby boy, Miles, and they live here in the Gwinnett County area.
John Cauble, Children's Ministry Director
John brings a wealth of experience in a variety of areas to the ministry at Meadow. Having served as a church planter, music director, teacher, preacher, building and grounds supervisor, and Bus Ministry Director, John places emphasis in the area of outreach to Meadow's neighboring community. Ministering primarily to the children of Meadow, John also supervises Meadow's three bus routes that run on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. John is married to Kim and is the father of six children, three of whom still live at home.
Jill Stephens, Financial Secretary
Larry Miller, Administrative Pastor
Larry has been in fulltime Christian service for over fifteen years, serving primarily in education, evangelism and pastoral ministries. He has a deep passion for the word of God and for equipping the body to do the work of ministry. Joining the staff of Meadow in the Fall of 2008, Larry serves in the networking of various church ministries to effectively nurture the health of the church family and assimilate new members into the life of the body. Larry is married to Melinda and they have two beautiful daughters Lauren and Kimberly.
Rusty Vandeford, Youth Pastor
Born and raised in Loganville, Georgia, Rusty received his Bachelor of Art in Christian Ministry in 2008 and is currently working towards his Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Rusty brings to Meadow a host of experience from serving over seven years in youth ministry at two different churches in Georgia before joining the staff at Meadow. Rusty has the desire to see students be challenged to find out who they are in Christ and to discover His desire and plan for their lives through exciting and relevant means. Rusty has led in missions trips in countries which include India, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Volunteering with the North Jackson Fire Department as a Fire Fighter and licensed First Responder, Rusty believes in serving people beyond the confines of local church work. He also serves as County Chaplain for the Jackson County Fire Departments and EMS. Rusty is married to Amanda and they have a beautiful daughter, Kara.
Jose Cubas, Worship Leader
Meadow Baptist gladly welcomed Jose on board in October of 2004. Jose brings a wealth of Spirit, talent, and experience to Meadow's music ministry as he seeks to lift up Jesus Christ in song. Jose has led worship in other churches and is currently serving the Lord in this vital ministry at Meadow. His enthusiasm for people and God enable him to inspire God's people to find deep satisfaction in Jesus Christ and the expression of devotion through music and song. Jose is married to Aly and they have a four beautiful daughters, Dominique, Lydia, and the twins, Cadilyn & Cailey.
Don Shockley, Family Life Pastor
Bringing over 50 years of ministry experience to Meadow's ministry team, Don serves in organization and assimilation of new Christians and church members into the family. Don teaches Meadow's senior saints each Sunday morning at 9:45 AM. Married to Shirley for over 50 years, Don is a gifted Bible expositor, evangelist, and a delightful friend to the people of God.
Nathan Young, Staff Missionary
Nathan and Krystal were affirmed in February of 2009 to be sent out from Meadow to establish churches in Glasgow, Scotland. Working with a team of veteran missionaries from Biblical Ministries Worldwide, the Youngs will seek to be a part of a long term church planting ministry in Scotland. Nathan completed his graduate work at Detroit Theological Seminary and is gifted in both teaching and shepherding ministries. Nathan and Krystal have a baby boy, Miles, and they live here in the Gwinnett County area.
John Cauble, Children's Ministry Director
John brings a wealth of experience in a variety of areas to the ministry at Meadow. Having served as a church planter, music director, teacher, preacher, building and grounds supervisor, and Bus Ministry Director, John places emphasis in the area of outreach to Meadow's neighboring community. Ministering primarily to the children of Meadow, John also supervises Meadow's three bus routes that run on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. John is married to Kim and is the father of six children, three of whom still live at home.
Jill Stephens, Financial Secretary
Jill joined the staff of Meadow in 2003 as the church pianist, and committed full time as Financial Secretary in 2006. Jill brings over 20 years of experience in music to Meadow’s ministry. A graduate of Tennessee Temple, Jill has used her musical abilities in local churches most of her life. In addition to playing piano, she sings in trios, duets and solo specials. Jill is a member of Meadow’s New Horizons Class and participates in the Singles Ministry.
Jennifer Woodruff, Administrative Secretary
Jennifer has been at Meadow Baptist Church since the fall of 1997 and has been the Administrative Secretary since December of that same year. Sharing responsibilities in all areas of administration Jennifer also keeps the website updated and fills audio and video orders for our Transforming Truth television ministry. Jennifer is married to Bob Woodruff and has two sons, Billy and Brian, and two beautiful grandchildren, Logan and Makenzie.
Jennifer Woodruff, Administrative Secretary
Jennifer has been at Meadow Baptist Church since the fall of 1997 and has been the Administrative Secretary since December of that same year. Sharing responsibilities in all areas of administration Jennifer also keeps the website updated and fills audio and video orders for our Transforming Truth television ministry. Jennifer is married to Bob Woodruff and has two sons, Billy and Brian, and two beautiful grandchildren, Logan and Makenzie.
