 Terry Ledbetter, (dreams, leads and talks)
beginnings:
born in Amory, Mississippi and moved to college in 1979.
people:
married the love of my life, Marla Kay Bell in 1982. three great kids, Amy, Andrew, Aaron. one cat named Midnight. Dad, 91 years old. many close friends. the memory of a dog named Boudreaux. a dog named Cooper and a dog named Sugar Ray. (Boxer)
uses: Mac, (iPhone, iPad, Macbook Pro, Shuffle)
learning:
Blue Mountain College, (B.S. in Bible and Psychology); Southwestern Seminary,(M.A.R.E.); New Orleans Seminary, (M. Div) NorthStar University, Still learning.
rides: Harley Davidson Road King 2003 Anniversary Edition.
reads:
EXPONENTIAL, (Dave Feguson); On Church Leadership, (Mark Driscoll); The Creative Leader, (Ed Young); Shaped By God's Heart, (Milfred Minatrea); Plan B, (Pete Wilson); Church Planter: The Man, the Message, the Mission (Patrick, Darrin)
listen:
like many kinds of music. Hillsong is currently playing on my iphone.Fellowship Church, Fee, David Crowder Band, Coldplay, Britt Nicole, MercyMe Chris Tomlin, seem to rise to the top. my iphone4 has a little of everything,
watch:
anything with action, anything funny. anything that is decent. Mash, Andy Griffith, African Queen, movies about presidents, movies about war, Rush Hour, Bourne.
do:
edit video, take pictures, work in yard, work at church building, watch my kids do whatever they do, (drama, football, sing, play, etc etc etc) help my kids get ready to do whatever they do, spend time with my wife and kids. grilling hamburgers etc. rearranging furniture. going on mission trips, speaking and getting ready to speak. hiking the Himalayas, hanging out in the Philippines.
misc:
love lemons (peeling and all), love coconut cake, love coconut pie.eat most things. try to eat anything even if it moves, like to try weird stuff.
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blog:
 Scott Lentz, (hangs with the band)
beginnings:
born in Amory, MS on April 4th, 1977. Lived in Okolona for my first 7 years - finished growing up in Verona.
people:
married my high school sweetheart, Alana Tucker, in 1997. Two daughters: Lyra Kate (April '08), Lila Grace (May '09) and a little boy named Tucker (February '11).
learning:
BBA in Business Information Systems from Mississippi State University. Minored in hard knocks. Self-taught musician.
reads:
i suppose I’m illiterate… I don’t read books or music… The kids and I do take time each day to flip through their books about colors and animals. I'm learning a lot.
listen:
my wife says that I don’t… just kidding! my music selection varies greatly: Hillsong United, NeedToBreathe, Dave Matthews Band, Lincoln Brewster, Third Day, John Mayer, 70's rock, Paul Baloche and Desperation Band. Crazy Love Audio Book by Francis Chan
watch:
CSI is always on, so I usually end up watching that. Otherwise, it’s whatever is on HGTV or TLC. my favorite movie is Tombstone and my favorite TV shows are Smallville, Eureka, and others of the Sci-Fi genre. Netflix is my friend.
do:
spend time with my wife and children, watch movies, and eat (yes, I know, it shows).
Changing a lot of diapers nowadays...
gear:
2000 Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster
2002 Taylor 514-ce Acoustic
2007 Taylor Standard Electric
1993 Gibson Les Paul Studio
Boss ME-70 Preamp/EFX
Yamaha DG-Stomp Preamp (retired)
Marshall 8080 Combo
contact:
Facebook - http://facebook.com/scottlentz
Twitter - jscottlentz
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Michael Bowers, (helps people grow)
beginnings:
born in New Orleans and lived in the metro area until college.
people:
married Jenny Crigler in May 1993. have two energetic children: Natalie Grace (March 2003) and Caleb Carpenter (November 2005). also have four cats: Tabasco, Amelia, Tinkerbelle, and Trixie.
learning:
Mississippi State University (B.A. in Psychology); New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M. Div. in Christian Education).
reads:
Dr. Seuss (favorites are Green Eggs and Ham, I Am Not Going to Get Up Today), anything with Curious George in it, and The Daily Journal.
listen:
all different kinds of music (jazz, 80's pop rock, some country); favorite Christian artists are Keith Green, Freshman 15, Third Day, and Casting Crowns; Wynton Marsalis' and Willie Nelson's Two Men with the Blues is currently in my cd player; also came across a new group called The Civil Wars. I also regularly listen to podcasts of Ed Young, Jr., Andy Stanley, Perry Noble, and The Village in Highland Village, TX.
watch:
lots of kid's shows, cartoons, and movies. when I actually get to choose, I watch Psych, Bones, Leverage, White Collar, ESPN Sportscenter, the Weather Channel (I love hurricane season and hearing them talk about Snoqualmie Pass), and any football, baseball, or college basketball game I can find on.
do:
spend time playing with my kids, being with my wife, enjoy working in the yard/garden, grilling, geocaching (ask me about it), eating my wife's cooking, working on NorthStar stuff, and watching college sports.
misc:
favorite places to be: 3rd base side at Dudy Noble and in front of twenty or more pounds of boiled crawfish. call me if you need me at either place.
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 Jeff Flinn, (belly button in the body of Christ. reminds people of their connection to God and each other)
beginnings:
born in Centerville, TN and raised in Huntsville, AL.
people:
married "the babe" in the picture below (Marsha Flinn) in September of a year to be left to your imagination. two great kids: Matt and Nate. two not so great dogs (most of the time) Sugar and Lacie.
learning:
graduated kindergarten at Whitesburg Baptist Church in Huntsville, AL.
reads:
everything i needed to know i learned in kindergarten by robert fulghum; everybodys normal 'til you get to know them by john ortberg. the word!
listen:
talk radio, chris tomlin, the alman brothers band, big daddy weave, casting crowns and most country music. right now i have trash in my car and nothing in the cd player.
watch:
timex
do:
love to play the guitar, preach/teach, drama, plan worship stuff, grill out, camp, hunt with my boys, and drink coffee and talk with my wife.
misc:
i like ketchup and hot sauce on popcorn and have a BA (History/Music) from Samford University; M.Div. (Pastoral Counseling) from Southern Seminary; M.Ed. (Community Counseling) from the University of Montevallo; LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Marsha Flinn, (love and lead kids and volunteers)
beginnings:
Born in Cookville, TN and raised in Murfreesboro, TN. A PK (preacher's kid) and the only girl in a family of five boys.
people:
Married to Jeff Flinn and have two sons: Matt and Nate. Our dogs, Sugar and Lacie, are my shadows.
learning:
BS in Human Relations, Samford University; Master in Social Work, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Licensed Certified Social Worker, Alabama.
reads:
The Message, books on prayer, nutrition, ministry, family
listen:
60's and 70's rock, Casting Crowns, New Song, Hillsong, Kenny Rankin, Kenny G, George Winston and most country.
watch:
The news, DIY, HGTV, drama, mystery.
do:
Love going fishing with my guys as long as I've got a chair, a good book, and a shade tree. I'll even fish if one of them will bait my hook. Enjoy camping with my family and coming up with fun recipes to cook over the fire. Enjoy collecting demitasse cups, watching birds from my kitchen window, taking nature pictures, baking homemade dog biscuits, and having coffee with friends.
misc:
I love the sound of crickets on a still night and raindrops in the woods, fresh fallen snow, and a wood-burning fire in the winter.
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Troy Comer, (talk to and lead career and college people)
beginnings:
born in Tupelo, MS Aug. 8th 1975
people:
I have three wonderful children; Madie7, Ethan 5, Mollie 2 , and a beautiful wife Robbie.
learning:
I got my learnin at Blue Mountain College.
reads:
I like comic books, Batman is my favorite. I am currently reading The Holiness of God by RC Sproul,and Crazy Love by Francis Chan
listen:
I love all styles of music, on my iphone right now is 80s Country, The Fray, Hillsong, and Lecrae. Told you I love all styles of music.
watch:
Anything on Lifetime.....go ahead and laugh.
do:
I play guitar I like to play Basketball, don’t let the fat picture fool you. My wife and I love the outdoors camping hiking canoeing.
DON'T YOU LOVE MY PICTURE?
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Wesley Gray, (Senior High Student Pastor)
beginnings:
born in Laurel, Mississippi on October 9, 1984
people:
married to my beautiful wife April. We are the proud parents of 2 daughters, Layla (4) and Logan (3). We also have a yellow lab named Rookie.
learning:
I attended Northeast Community College, Blue Mountain College, and the University of Mississippi. I will eventually get a degree. Maybe.
reads:
I read "Where the Red Fern Grows" in 6th grade
listen:
Shane & Shane, Hillsong, Jesus Culture, Dave Matthews, Kings of Leon, NeedtoBreathe
watch:
King of Queens, Seinfield, Pawn Stars, American Pickers, every Atlanta Braves game
do:
I usually just like to hang out with April and the kids, hang out with NorthStar students, and playing sports.
 Andrew Ledbetter, (Junior High Student Pastor)
beginnings:
Born in Memphis, TN on November 12, 1986.
learning:
B.S. in Physical Education from Blue Mountain College.
MDIV in Christian Education from NOBTS in the works!
reads:
At the moment, the book I just can not put down is Grasping God's Word by Scott Duvall.
others include The Barbarian Way, Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning, The American Church in Crisis by Tom Olson, Crazy Love and Forgotten God by Francis Chan, and Ministry Mutiny.
listen: -wide range-
Lecrae, Tedashi, Json, Trip Lee, For Today, Jimmy Needham, Shane and Shane, David Crowder, Leeland, Audio Adrenaline, One Republic, Starfield, Monk and Neagle, Matt Wertz, Dave Barnes, Jake Smith, Anything 80's rock, Mute Math, Anberlin, Coffey Anderson, Coldplay......
watch:
ESPN (especially at Friday Fellowship,) Seinfeld, CSI, Criminal Minds, The Office, the Bourne Series, Gladiator, Braveheart, Remember the Titans, Glory Road, The Goonies, Hook, Home Alone 1 & 2
do:
love to play the guitar and bass whenever I get the chance, hang with the students, go camping or hiking, Sports- watching the Braves play, play or watch any football or basketball game, Golf, Disc Golf.
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