Leadership

Tim was born and raised in Tennessee in the Old North Knoxville area. He is married to Melissa. Tim has two sons, Seth and Jonathan, and a granddaughter named Callie. He came to faith in Christ in 1978 and has been on a journey with Him ever since. Tim has been a local pastor since 1994. He came to an understanding that people need someone to be able to share with and receive clarity and focus. His heart desires to see people move toward being their best version in action and attitude.

Troy was born in California and was saved at the age of 10. He was called into the ministry at the age of 15. With over 30 years of worship ministry experience, he and his wife Chellsey have served on Praise Teams together since 1992. Pastor Troy brings a deep passion for leading God’s people in authentic, Christ-centered worship. He has led worship in both traditional and contemporary settings, specializing in a blended style that honors the richness of hymns while embracing the power of modern worship. Pastor Troy believes worship is not a performance but a lifestyle—a response to God’s grace that engages both the heart and mind. He seeks to guide people into the presence of God through biblically sound and Spirit-led worship. Beyond music ministry, Pastor Troy and his wife have been married since 1992 and have 4 children and multiple grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, being the bumper for his motorcycle riding friends through the beauty of East Tennessee, along with camping and fishing. 

Jeff was born here in Knoxville. He came to faith in Christ at the age of 15 and has been growing in that relationship ever since. Jeff attended Johnson Bible College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Media Communications. He is married to Kristina, and they have a daughter named Peyton. He has served churches across the state of Tennessee for the past two decades. Jeff’s desire is to see God be glorified through His’ church and His’ people to be satisfied in Him. 

Kay has been the pianist at ABBC since July 2025.

Charity has been organist at ABBC since 2008.  She is originally from Asheville, NC, but has lived in Tennessee since 1990. She attended Carson-Newman College/University and majored in Church Music and History.  In addition to being an organist, Charity teaches private music lessons and is director/teacher at Tennessee Thinkers and Dreamers homeschool co-op.  Her passion is teaching and helping children.  Her hobbies include reading, crafting, and spending time with her family and friends.

"Abbey" joined the ABBC team in December of 2024. She is originally from south Florida, but has called Tennessee home since 2019. She graduated from Roane State with a degree in Computer Art and Design. Her and her husband enjoy going on walks with their Golden Doodle, Silas. 

John has been in Media production since 2002. He started as a volunteer at ABBC and was hired as coordinator in 2024. In his spare time he likes to hike and do nature photography.