Dogwood Church

Keith Moore, Senior Pastor

Keith has been married to Allison since 1973. They have two daughters, Mary Beth and Leigh Anne, and their son-in-law Josh. Keith serves as the senior and founding pastor of Dogwood Church.  He leads the church in making more and better followers of Christ who love God and love people here and around the world. Keith's heart is talking to God for and about people and talking to people for and about God.

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Reading, bicycling, spending time with my family, college football.
  Hometown: Bremen, Georgia
  Favorite Sports Team: Georgia Tech Football Team
  Favorite movie or book: I don’t have a favorite movie or book.  I enjoy great stories whether they come in movie or book form!
  Random fact for folks to know about you: I don’t like to spend my time thinking about random facts for people to know about me...
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? PC
• What excites you about Dogwood?  Dogwood’s commitment to bold faith and to our best in our service to God, His Church, and the world excites me!  This church continues to seek God prayerfully and follow Him boldly wherever He directs; and seeks to offer our very best as an act of worship to God.
  

Michael Ray, Executive Pastor

Michael has been married to his beautiful wife Becky for 15 years. They have one son, Parker who is 9. Michael's responsbilities change moment by moment! And he has the joy of leading the church staff through ministry. 

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: I enjoy reading, travel, running, and spending time with family and friends.
  Hometown: Gainesville, Florida
  Favorite Sports Team: Florida Gators
  Favorite movie or book: The Princess Bride!
  Random fact for folks to know about you: I have an identical twin!
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? Mac
• What excites you about Dogwood? Dogwood has a great future! Our next phase of campus development is really exciting. I can’t wait to see the kids’ faces when we open the new building!
  

Elaine Gardner, Pastoral Assistant

Elaine is married to her husband Mickey and they have two grown children, Micah and Abbey. She is the assistant to both Pastor Keith and Michael Ray. She coordinates their calendars, handles correspondence and for Pastor Keith, helps with research and manages his library. She does such a variety of things that Pastor Keith calls her “Miss-Elaine-eous”.

• Fun Facts:
   Hobbies: Reading, watching old movies, crafting, riding bikes and hanging out with my family and friends.
  Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio
  Favorite Sports Team: University of Georgia
  Favorite movie or book: Too many to count – I love the old Hitchcock films but I also love old classics like Jane Eyre and I like a lot of newer movies too – just too many to pick from.
  Random fact for folks to know about you: Don’t pick on me, I’m a black belt! (Jukado, 30 years ago!)
  And most importantly, Mac or PC?  PC right now but I want to be a Mac!  They have cool commercials…
• What excites you about Dogwood? The new people that are coming in our doors and the potential we have to impact this world for Christ. Dogwood people that serve to make the ministry of Christ happen here and around the world. I can see the hands and feet of Christ at work among the people of Dogwood.

Holli Redlich, Host Director

Holli has been married to her wonderful husband Ray for 32 years. They have three daughters who are all married, three grandchildren and one more on the way. Holli is in charge of the "face" of Dogwood. She is responsible for hosting and supporting the weekend worship services. She also assists with worship planning, hospital visits and ministering to those in special life circumstances.  

• Fun Facts:  
  Hobbies: Playing super hero with 3 grandkids
  Hometown: Hanover Park, Illinois
  Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs
  Favorite movie or book: My Fair Lady
  Random fact for folks to know about you: I only watch movies with a happy ending and I once ran a 15K race.
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? MAC!
• What excites you about Dogwood? New people to meet and the welcoming spirit our church presents.
  

John Warnock, Director of External Ministries

John and his lovely wife Lindsay have two boys, Caleb & Luke. John’s role here at Dogwood is to help the church become an entity that would be missed by the community and the world if it didn’t exist. This is accomplished locally by helping Dogwood members and attenders get connected in organizations that are meeting the needs of people. On a global scale, Dogwood has adopted 4 target regions where we are helping to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people.

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Time with my family, knee boarding/wakeboarding, spending time at the lake
  Hometown: Peachtree City
  Favorite Sports Team: North Carolina State
  Favorite movie or book: Better Off Dead
  Random fact for folks to know about you: I started getting grey hair at age 15
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? Mac
• What excites you about Dogwood? I am excited about our church’s potential to continue to impact God’s kingdom.  Having been on staff for over 10 years, and also being a kid who grew up at Dogwood (Braelinn), I have had the privilege to see God transform many people’s lives through the work and ministry of the people of Dogwood. I believe that God has even more in store for His church.

Scott Goodspeed, Director of Adult Ministries

Scott is married to his wife Stephanie, and they have three children: Chelsea, Cord & Lainey. Scott & Stephanie are from the Sooner State and proud graduates of the University of Oklahoma [Boomer Sooner!]. Scott attended Regent School of Divinity & Liberty Theological Seminary. Before entering full-time ministry, Scott has worked in a variety of positions in the Defense and Intelligence Community. He is excited about helping adults at Dogwood become fully devoted followers of Christ.

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Reading, Family, & College Football
  Hometown: Del City, OK
  Favorite Sports Team: Oklahoma Sooners
  Favorite movie or book: Movie: A River Runs Through It    Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death
  Random fact for folks to know about you: I've been arrested, cuffs and all, in Mexico before.
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? What is this PC you speak of?
• What excites you about Dogwood? I love seeing how involved people are in the life of the church - the people are doing the ministry here and that's exciting!

Jack Smith, Evangelism Director

Jack has been married to his lovely bride Shirley, for 50 years! They recently celebrated their Golden Anniversary with a surprise party from their loving children. They have three children and seven grandchildren. Jack is responsible for leading Dogwood's evangelism ministry which seeks to train and engage members in praying, inviting and cultivating those outside of Dogwood and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with them. Growing and assimilating new believers is also a huge part of what he does.

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: family, yard work, music, sharing Jesus
  Hometown: Birmingham, AL
  Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves, Alabama Crimson Tide
  Favorite movie or book: "Fireproof"
  Random fact for folks to know about you: still love Jesus and still crazy about Shirley, my bride for 50 years, totally undeserving of my blessings
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? PC
• What excites you about Dogwood?
  Seeing Jesus alive in His people, new believers and all of the children.

Carmen Bowra, Adult & Evangelism Ministries Assistant

Carmen is married to her husband Matt, and they have three grown children. Meghan is engaged to be married in the spring and lives in California. Leane recently graduated from Brenau University and is an occupational therapist. Michael is attending North Georgia College. Carmen is responsible for assisting Adult, External and Evangelism Ministries. They definitely know how to keep her on her toes! Her name is probably in the bulletin more than anyone else for contact info. 

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Boating, sewing
  Hometown: East Chicago, IN
  Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves
  Favorite movie or book: Captain Ron
  Random fact for folks to know about you: Served in U.S. Air Force for 12 years.
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? Mac
• What excites you about Dogwood? I love the people here! We are a family; we worship together, pray and care for each other. But most importantly they add joy to life.

Daniel Ward, Director of Student Ministries  

Daniel is married to his sweet wife Jessica and are celebrating their 9th anniversary this year. They have three, thats right, THREE boys in the house. Joshua, Caleb and their newest addition, Jackson. It's like a year-round wrestling camp at the Ward house! However, don't feel bad for Jessica, because with all men in the house, mom is the queen. Daniel is responsible for overseeing the vision and direction of ministry to students from 6th grade through college. One of his specific responsibilities is the teaching ministry for the 7th through 12th grade students.

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Did I mention 3 boys? I have no hobbies! If I did I would like for it to be Ultimate Frisbee, football, art and music.
  Hometown: Wilmington, NC
  Favorite Sports Team: North Carolina State - football and basketball
  Favorite movie or book: Any movie where the main character DOESN'T die at the end. I hate that!
  Random fact for folks to know about you: I'm annoyed by the MAC/PC feud. What's the big deal? It's a computer that you work on. It doesn't make you socially cool and if it does who cares? We aren't in high school any more...
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? Oh surprise! How about that... maybe it does matter. Wait, no it still doesn't.
• What excites you about Dogwood? We are positioned to make a great impact in this community. I am looking forward to the exciting things God will do through Dogwood in the next 10 years.
  

Leigh Anne Harwell, Associate Director of Student Ministries

Leigh Anne and her husband Josh were married in March of 2007 and are enjoying life together. They are blessed with a wonderful extended family and look forward to having kids in the future. Leigh Anne has the privilege of investing in the spiritual lives of middle and high school students and equipping adult and student volunteers for ministry. She is specifically responsible for discipleship, ministry to girls, event and worship programming, and development of student worship leaders.

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Singing, writing, cooking, spending time with friends and family, engaging the Spanish language and Hispanic culture, traveling and working on home improvement projects with my husband
  Hometown: Peachtree City, GA
  Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves
  Favorite movie: The Sound of Music
  Random fact for folks to know about you: I am a grammar and punctuation queen.  I love to edit!
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? Mac
• What excites you about Dogwood?  I love that Dogwood is continually willing to change in order to make more and better followers of Christ here and around the world!
  

Cindy Ervin, (Interim) Director of Preschool

Cindy is married to Robert and they have two grown children, Amy and Paul. Cindy is responsible for the preschool environment here at Dogwood. She loves playing (one of the ways preschoolers learn) and singing with children as well as finding creative, fun ways to teach them about Jesus while coming alongside others who do the same.

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Playing with kids, watching a good movie (love story) and of course … shopping!
  Hometown: Berwyn, IL.  (suburb of Chicago)
  Favorite Sports Team: That would make me a Cubs fan!  Go Cubs!
  Favorite movie or book: American President, You’ve got Mail
  Random fact for folks to know about you: I was an only child-so my friends and church family have always been my family.
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? PC
• What excites you about Dogwood? The Church is people – and we’ve got some of the Best around!!
  

Susan Butler, Next Generation Ministry Administrator

Susan is married to Steven and has four grown children; Brandon, Jansen, Brett and Jenah. Their pride and joy is their six year old grandson, Kane. He just started kindergarten this year! And the most fun part of Susan’s week is her “Maw Maw” days. Susan is responsible for assisting the Next Generation Ministry with all of their administrative needs and special events. This includes preschool, elementary, and student ministries.

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Listening to Sacred Harp music
  Hometown: Carrollton, Georgia
  Favorite Sports Team: I was born to cheer “Go DAWGS!”
  Least Favorite Team: Florida Gators
  Favorite movie or book: Too many to list
  Random fact for folks to know about you: I was an avid thespian in high school
  And most importantly, Mac or PC?  PC
• What excites you about Dogwood?  Our next phase, The Children’s Facility.

Bill Wyler, Director of Business Administration

Bill is married to his lovely wife, Karen. They have one daughter, Mandi, who lives in Nashville, TN. Bill is responsible for leading the department that handles the business and facilities aspect of Dogwood.

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Reading
  Hometown: Weatherford, Texas
  Favorite Sports Team: Baylor University
  Favorite movie or book: Bible
  Random fact for folks to know about you: ??
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? PC
• What excites you about Dogwood? Everything!
  

Marilyn Hubbard, Finance Associate

Marilyn is married to her husband Mike and they have three children, Marcy, Mikey, and Matthew. Their daughter is engaged to be married in the spring, Mikey works for Yamaha and Matthew is in the tenth grade at Starrs Mill. Of course, their family wouldn’t be complete without their dog, Muffy. Marilyn is responsible for the careful handling of the money here at Dogwood. She counts it, records tithes and gifts and writes the checks to pay the bills. She also handles personnel and assists Bill Wyler with any building or administrative issues.

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies:  I love spending time with family, attending sporting events- but as a spectator only, taking walks, reading and, of course, shopping!
  Hometown: Born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio, and most of my family is still there.
  Favorite Sports Team:  I cheer for the UGA football team and any team which someone in my family is a part of - like Dogwood softball, Starr’s Mill High School football, Big Blue Soccer.
  Favorite movie or book:  The Fred Factor is an all-time favorite.  Read it a long time ago, but love the message.
  Random fact for folks to know about you:  Some say I’m nosey because I like people and I like meeting and knowing people and everything there is to know about them.
  And most importantly, Mac or PC?  PC
• What excites you about Dogwood?  Dogwood is an exciting place to belong as a staff member and a church member, seeing firsthand how God works through so many people and situations every day. 
  

Nancy Eden, Receptionist/Office Assistant

Nancy has been married to her husband Tom for 28 years and they have three grown children.  Their oldest, Brian, is a police officer in College Park and he and his wife, Mandy, just had their first baby, beautiful Olivia! Their daughter, Jennifer, works at J93.3 and son, David, who is newly married to Lauren, works at the Chick-fil-A Headquarters. Nancy is vital to the success of Dogwood. She greets visitors and is the lovely voice that answers the phone. She also handles pastoral care & prayer needs, as well as many other administrative duties.

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Reading, watching good movies
  Hometown: Hialeah, FL
  Favorite Sports Team: Miami Dolphins
  Favorite movie or book: Redeeming Love
  Random fact for folks to know about you: umm…
  And most importantly, Mac or PC?: How is this relevant???  PC
• What excites you about Dogwood? It excites me that Dogwood Church continues to be a place where people who are skeptical about church can come and find a friendly face, hear the Word of God preached, find Christ, and learn to live a life of Worship!
  

Jo Howard, Membership Assistant

Jo has been married for 43 years to David and they have four grown children, Terri Hunnicutt, Sandi Thomas, Todd Howard, and Eddie Maddox. From that wonderful family, they have 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. You can tell their love for family when you walk into her office and see the myriad of pictures dotting the desk. Jo is responsible for making sure that everyone who attends or visits Dogwood is in the database system with up-to-date information. She is also responsible for keeping attendance for each ministry area and sends out a Weekly Attendance Report reporting all the results of the past week.

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Scrapbooking and playing with grandchildren.
  Hometown: Glencoe, Alabama
  Favorite Sports Team: The University of Alabama. ROLL TIDE!!!!
  Favorite movie or book: Movie-Ben-Hur. Book-“Mark of the Lion” series by Francine Rivers
  Random fact for folks to know about you: Three of my children also serve in ministry at various churches.
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? PC
• What excites you about Dogwood? I’m excited about the building of the new Children’s Building! Our children and their workers need this new facility. I also love the new church office building. It is great to be on the church property and for everyone to know where the office is located.
  

Cathy Berggren, Executive Director of Real Life Center

Cathy is married to her husband Daniel, and they have five children, and three adorable grandkids. Cathy is responsible for overseeing the ministry of the Real Life Center and the Real Life Store – (Doing our best do make a difference in the lives of those that are hurting!)

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: I love to read, dabble with writing and garden
  Hometown: Norfolk, Nebraska
  Favorite Sports Team: I am from Nebraska…the Cornhuskers are really my only option!    Favorite movie or book: Enjoy all types of authors, one of my favorites is Francine Rivers, who writes Biblical Historical Fiction.  My favorite?  Redeeming Love
  Random fact for folks to know about you: I went to a one room school house during my elementary years!
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? I am still using a PC
• What excites you about Dogwood?  I love the hearts of the people that serve!

Vicki Troyer, Volunteer Coordinator, RLC

Vicki is married to her wonderful husband Steve and they have two children, Melissa who is a freshman in college and Jake their 8^th grader. Vicki juggles two jobs at the Real Life Center. As volunteer coordinator she recruits, schedules, trains and manages the individual volunteers and small groups that come to serve. As the food drive coordinator she solicits and organizes food drives in the community with churches, schools, and local businesses. She is also the person responsible for running the food drives at Dogwood. So the next time you see a grocery bag on your car window, help Vicki out by donating!

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Scrapbooking, travel
  Hometown: Tucson, AZ
  Favorite Sports Team: which ever one my kids are on! 
  Favorite movie or book: too many to name
  Random fact for folks to know about you: I was adopted as an infant
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? Both!
• What excites you about Dogwood?  I get excited when I see God at work in the lives of people and when I have the honor of joining Him in that work

David Howard, Bookkeeper, RLC

David is married to his lovely wife, Jo. They have four children, twelve grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. David's responsibilities are leading a small group, working as the bookkeeper for the Real Life Center, and generally whatever Jo tells him to do!

• Fun Facts:
  Hobbies: Reading
  Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  Favorite Sports Team: Alabama Football!
  Favorite movie or book: The Bible
  Random fact for folks to know about you: I'm not random, but dull
  And most importantly, Mac or PC? PC
  
• What excites you about Dogwood? Many good friends and an unusual church.

Dana Eisfelder, Assistant Director, RLC & RLS

Dana serves as Assistant Director for the Real Life Center and Real Life Store, assisting with the management and oversight of both.  She invites you to stop by the Real Life Store soon and often for some great bargains and to support a wonderful ministry.  Dana is married to her best friend, Brian, who is a draftsman with Vintage Interiors.  He enjoys the outdoors, especially playing golf.  They live in Fayetteville.

• Fun Facts:

• What excites you about Dogwood?  I love Dogwood’s desire to make an eternal difference in the lives of people, especially those who are hurting and facing unexpected challenges.  And I am extremely grateful for the volunteers who are such an integral part of the ministry of the Real Life Center and Real Life Store.

• Fun Facts:

• What excites you about Dogwood:  I love the giving spirit of the people that attend Dogwood.  They are so willing to reach out and minister to those in need in their community.  They are wonderful at responding to the needs of the Real Life Center whether we are asking for food or funds!

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