Global STAFF
DR. SCOTT MAZE | SENIOR PASTOR
Scott came to know Jesus Christ as a child, and this experience changed his life. During his college years at the University of Kentucky, God called him to lead churches. After graduating from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, with his Ph.D. with a focus on spiritual awakening, he has had the privilege of pastoring churches in Arkansas and Texas for more than twenty years. Scott also has graduated with a Master of Nonprofit degree from the University of Notre Dame. Scott and Traci have been married for more than thirty years and have three children (Miles, Macaul, and Matthew).
MICAH HEAD | EXECUTIVE PASTOR
Micah has a B.S.E. from The University of Alabama and an M.Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has spent over a decade as a staff pastor in Alabama and Texas. He met his wife Lauren at the University of Alabama. Together, they have 3 children (Eleanor, Amelia, and Benjamin).
Clint Cope | Business administrator
Clint has an MBA from Texas A&M and is a licensed CPA. He and his wife Marsha have 3 children (Sally Ann, Katie Beth and John David), along with 4 grandchildren (Dash, Stella, Liam and Carson).
Danny Koonce | MINISTER OF WORSHIP
Danny holds a D.Min. in Worship Theology from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was married to the late Shannon Koonce. He has one son, Steele.
MINISTERIAL STAFF
Christian O’Hara | associate minister of worship
Christian graduated from Liberty University in 2019 with a degree in Worship Studies and went on to earn his Master of Arts in Worship Arts from California Baptist University. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is married to Ashton O’Hara.
DaVE BRYANT | Associate Pastor, Couples & Next Steps
Dave received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Austin in May 2012 and his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in May 2016. He and his wife, Casey, have three children (Ellie, Caleb, and Joseph).
Daniel Simmons | student minister
Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology from Georgia Southern University and is pursuing a Masters in Divinity. He is married to Cat Simmons.
D'ann laywell | Minister to Children & Women
D'Ann holds a Masters and Doctorate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She and her husband Paul have two children (Carly and Alex).
CAREN CROW | Minister to Preschool and angel land director
Caren holds a B.S. from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master’s in Administration and Supervision from the University of North Texas. She and her husband Richard have three children, (Danielle, Jack, and Cate).
Jody Hayes | Minister to Men, Sports, & Wellness
Jody graduated from the University of North Alabama and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as well. He and his wife Charee have two sons, (Jonah and Zeke).
DAVE TOSCANO | Director of Communications & spanish ministry
Dave is finishing his M.Div. in Worship Leadership at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Debby are from Guadalajara, Mexico. He enjoys coffee and Star Wars.
