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Shepherding the Church through servant leadership.
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Church Elders
Ron & Lisa Sawhill
Ron Sawhill has served as one of our elders since 2015, along with the assistance and support of his wife, Lisa. Ron and Lisa were both baptized into Christ in 1976, Ron at the University of Georgia, and Lisa at Florida State University. After graduating, they met at the Cornerstone Church of Christ in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1981. In 1984, they married and moved to Athens, GA, to be a part of the Athens Church of Christ. They have three children, Katie, Jeff, and Chris, and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first grandchild. Ron is an Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Georgia, where he teaches and serves as Director of the Undergraduate Program. Lisa has retired from a career in education and interior decorating. Ron was also appointed a teacher for the church in 2012.
Ron & Lisa Sawhill
Steve & Rachele Gibson
Steve & Rachele Gibson
Steve Gibson grew up in the Churches of Christ in TX, SC, & GA and serves as one of our shepherds. His wife Rachele became a disciple at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987, and Steve at Georgia Tech in ’93. They met at Camp Swamp that same year and married in ’97. They have worked for the church in Atlanta and here in Athens and are grateful to have been a part of our local fellowship since the 90s. Steve and Rachele have three wonderful daughters.
Earl & Freda Sims
Earl Sims serves as one of the elders for the Athens Church of Christ. He became a disciple of Jesus and was baptized in 1991. He is supported in his role of shepherding the church by his wife, Freda. The two were married in 1995 and together have three children: sons Caleb and Isaiah, and their daughter, Sarah.
Earl & Freda Sims
Anthony & Patsy Alford
Anthony & Patsy Alford
Anthony Alford became a disciple of Jesus Christ in 1992 and currently ministers to our congregation as one of our elders. He is supported by his wife, Patsy, whom he married in 1988. The two have served in ministry together in Atlanta and Athens. The Alfords have been active members of the Athens Church of Christ since 1992. Anthony and Patsy have two children and two grandchildren.
Acts 20:28
“Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.”