Meet the Staff

Jacob Guinn-Pastor
"But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God." (Acts 20:24)
Jacob began his ministry at Calvary in August 2017. He graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelors Degree in Business and Southern Seminary with a Masters of Divinity. Jacob is married to Liz and they have three lovely children.

Mark Newman--Associate Pastor/Minister to Students

Carol Church--Ministry Assistant

Lori Hamilton - Children's Ministry Coordinator
I have been serving as Children’s Ministry Coordinator at Calvary since July 2019, & even though we have only been here a short time, my family and I have already been so warmly welcomed into this wonderful church family. I am excited to be part of this ministry as I know God has great things in store for the children and families at Calvary.
I graduated from Milligan College with my BS in Early Childhood Development, from Tusculum College with my MaEd in K-12 Education, and from East Tennessee State University with my PhD in Early Childhood Education. I taught in the public school system for 12 years—kindergarten-8th grade (mostly kindergarten)—and have been teaching in higher education (off and on) since 2010. I have worked in different capacities of children ministry since I was a high school student, and I know that children’s ministry is where God has called me to serve Him. The season of childhood is precious and we must nurture children in the love and knowledge of Christ. “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” ~Matthew 18:3-5
I am happily married to the love of my life & best friend, Terry. Terry and I have been blessed with two boys, Samuel and Noah who bring so much joy to our lives. I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, crafting, gardening, and reading.
It is my desire for every aspect of my life to proclaim Jesus, and to continually point people to Him. For without Him, nothing else matters. “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” ~Galatians 6:14