Elders

Our church is led by a plurality of elders who share together in the responsibility of shepherding, teaching, and overseeing the body (Acts 14:23; Acts 20:17, 28; Titus 1:5). Rather than being centered on a single leader, we believe this shared model reflects the pattern given in Scripture, where qualified men labor together for the good of Christ’s church. Each elder shares in the same office and responsibility, bringing his particular gifts to bear while walking in unity with the others (1 Timothy 5:17; Romans 12:6–8).


Together, the elders are committed to caring for the spiritual health of the congregation—guarding sound doctrine (Titus 1:9), providing pastoral oversight (Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:1–3), and equipping the saints for faithful living and service (Ephesians 4:11–12). They seek to lead with humility, wisdom, and accountability, remembering that they are under-shepherds of Christ, the Chief Shepherd, to whom they will ultimately give account (1 Peter 5:4).


As a church, we hold to the teachings summarized in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, which expresses our shared convictions about Scripture, salvation, the church, and the Christian life. This common foundation helps guide both our leadership and our life together as a body.

Wesley Lassiter

Wesley serves as an elder with a passion for preaching God's Word. He became the new Lead Pastor in August of 2026. He has a focused commitment to the health of the church through faithfulness to God's Word and creating a culture of discipleship in the lives of the people. His desire is to shepherd those that the Lord has put under the care of the elders that they may find the joy of beholding God.


Wesley is a graduate of Spurgeon College and Union Theological College (Belfast), where he earned his degrees in Christian Ministry and Theology. He has pastored for 13 years in Georgia. Having taught and served as a Director of Spiritual Formation in a Christian School, he also has a passion for the impact Christian education can make in a community and in the lives of students.


Wesley and his wife, Lindsey, have three children and are grateful for all the Lord's blessings on their life.


rodney queen

Rodney serves as an elder and has faithfully served as the Lead Pastor of Central Fellowship Baptist Church since 1991. He has a deep love for Christ, a steadfast commitment to the authority of Scripture, and a shepherd's heart for God's people. Through the faithful ministry of the Word, he has sought to care for the flock entrusted to him, leading with humility, conviction, and grace.


A graduate of Tennessee Temple University and Guinnett-Hall Bible College, Rodney has spent decades preaching, teaching, and shepherding God's people. Throughout his years of ministry, he has remained committed to faithfully following the Scriptures wherever they lead. His desire has always been to see Christ exalted, God's Word faithfully proclaimed, and God's people equipped to grow in maturity and godliness. Through seasons of growth, challenge, and change, he has sought to serve the church with wisdom, faithfulness, and a teachable spirit.


Rodney and his wife, Celeste, have been married since 1973. They have seven married children and have been blessed with twenty-four grandchildren. Together, they are grateful for the Lord's faithfulness to their family through the generations.

josh queen

Josh serves as an elder with a deep love for Christ and a passion for teaching God's Word. He has faithfully served the church for many years and has been part of the eldership since the adoption of our plurality-of-elders model. With a particular burden for the next generation, he has invested countless hours in teaching and discipling the youth of the church, seeking to ground them in the truth of Scripture and encourage them to live faithfully for Christ.


Josh is a graduate of Liberty University, where he earned a double major in Youth Ministries and Business. In addition to his ministry as an elder, he serves as the Head of School and Administrator of Central Fellowship Christian Academy, where he continues to invest in the spiritual and academic development of students. Whether in the classroom, Sunday school, Wednesday evening Bible study, or the life of the church, his desire is to see God's people grow in wisdom, conviction, and faithfulness.


Josh and his wife, Kelly, have three children and are grateful for the Lord's continued faithfulness to their family as it continues to grow.

joshua murray

Joshua serves as an elder with a deep love for Christ and a desire to see God's people built up through the faithful teaching of His Word. He is committed to helping others grow in their understanding of Scripture and to applying it in everyday life, both in the home and in the church.


In addition to his ministry in the church, Joshua serves as an electrical engineer at Robins Air Force Base. He also has a particular love for Koine Greek, the original language of the New Testament, and enjoys teaching Greek to help others better understand the richness and precision of God's Word.


Joshua has been married to his wife since 2018, and together they are raising their two children. As a husband and father, he seeks to cultivate a home shaped by worship, discipleship, and gratitude for the gifts God has given.

In all of this, his aim is simple: to serve Christ's church faithfully and to point others to the sufficiency and beauty of God's Word.

deacons


Deacons, the other office specifically given in the New Testament, serve the church by caring for practical needs and supporting the overall well-being of the congregation (Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:8–13). Their ministry reflects the pattern seen in Acts 6:1–6, where qualified men were appointed to attend to the practical needs of the church so that the ministry of prayer and the Word could remain central.



  • Jim Keels

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  • Lee Page

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  • Raphael Miller

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support Staff

Support staff help care for the practical needs of the church and keep the day-to-day work of the church running smoothly. Through their various responsibilities, they serve behind the scenes and help support the ministries of the church (1 Peter 4:10).

  • Annabeth Sizemore

    (CHILDREN'S MInistry)

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    (Audio/Video)

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  • Maegan Sanders

    (Financial Secretary)

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    (House-Keeper)

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