LEAD PASTOR: JEFF PALMER

I answered God’s prompting to assume the lead pastor role here at PCC in March, 2021. (If I must assume a title at all, I prefer “pastor” with a lowercase “p” as I believe “Pastor” with an uppercase “P” should be reserved for the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ). My wife, Indra, and I were married in 2006 and both raised in Atlanta – home of the Braves, Falcons, Coke, Delta Airlines, and Home Depot. (So, one can see that I come about my personal preferences honestly!) Our oldest daughter, Avani, was born in Dothan, AL, and our two youngest, Aniya and Aston, were born in Shawnee, KS, soon before the Spirit led us all to New Zealand to serve as missionaries and church planters. Needless to say, the Lord has had us on a journey! 

We are happy to be settling in to Maryville and feel at peace among our new church family here. I am looking forward to dusting off some of my long lost hobbies like fly-fishing, hiking, and motorcycle riding (equipment pending :-)). However, these are taking a momentary backseat as we are knee-deep in remodeling our handyman-special that we are all blessed to call “home.” 

A few odd facts: Last year we spent 11 months living and traveling America in our 26’ RV as we transitioned back from New Zealand. Operating a chainsaw all day is therapeutic. Desserts should only consist of dark chocolate covered espresso beans or chocolate chip cookies. I never read for leisure. I could go the rest of my life without seeing another beach. I could eat a deli sandwich for every meal and be perfectly satisfied.

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CHILDREN’S PASTOR: APRIL MYNATT

I am truly the happiest when I am working with kids and love my roll at PCC as Children’s Pastor! God has called me to teach and love the best – our children! It is awesome to watch kids grow and mature in their relationship with Christ. For more than 15 years I’ve worked in children’s ministry and know and understand that you can teach kids about Christ in a fun, loving environment. Helping kids know and understand that they are important to Christ and the church body is very important.

When I am not serving through my ministry at PCC, my favorite pastime is being with my family. My husband, Bill, and I live in Maryville and have two grown daughters – one married and a teacher in the Chattanooga area and the other is engaged and a senior at Lee University. We also have a wild miniature Schnauzer named Maggie.

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YOUTH PASTOR: LEE WAGENBLAST

Making his entrance into the ring, weighing in at an impressive 194lbs, the LEEee…ANderthal heralds from parts unknown. I enjoy non-traditional sports such as local pro-wrestling, jarts and mini-golf. I believe that every holiday should be celebrated with fireworks. I self describe as an amateur cryptozoologist. A good time consists of drinking an iced americano and listening to the Trading Post on 102.7 fm.

I’m married to Mary, who is an amazing woman and is universally agreed upon as my better half. We have two preteen boys who keep us on our toes. We enjoy spending time with family and friends and most importantly, We Love Jesus!

I enjoy teaching, encouraging and watching God’s Spirit transform the lives of our youth. I have served in a few different capacities of ministry over the past 20+ years but the Lord seems to continue to lead me back to ministering to the youth, a calling that our family has fully embraced. It is our prayer that God would stir up revival in East TN, the nation and the world and that a countless number would come into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, our King! No King but Jesus.

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WORSHIP DIRECTOR: MARY WAG.

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RECEPTIONIST: VJ Johnson

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FINANCE: CHRIS HOBBS

SENIORS PASTOR: JOHN BAKER

I love our seniors and feel a special attachment to serving and teaching. I feel God has led me to this ministry at PCC. Seniors are knowledgeable, learning character through trial and error. Plus, they have a great humor! I call Heaven home but here on earth, it would be Alma, Nebraska. I love being with my family and grand-kids.

I studied at Johnson Bible College and Lycoming College, and have worked with the Knox County Court and as a counselor for Jelnick Rehab Center in Knoxville. I’m also active with prison ministry.

Hobbies: I like to fish, play with model trains, work with bees, and cook with smoke.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT: JOSH BAUER

I love my role at the church because I get to serve with the gifts God has given me. I started helping in the audio booth in 2015, and since then I have felt called in many ways to serve around the church in other technical needs. I’d like to continue to use technology to positively benefit God’s Kingdom and his people. I have lived in Maryville since 2014; it’s the closest thing I’d call to home! When I’m not at PCC, I enjoy riding my bike along the Maryville/Alcoa Greenway and delivering food through DoorDash.

Hobbies: Playing Minecraft with friends