Dr. S. Ed Hoard, pastor Ed & Gigi Hoard are co-founders of Eagle's Brooke Community Church. They have three grown sons and one handsome and intelligent grandson. Gigi is Chief Magistrate Judge for Butts County and serves at Eagle's Brooke as a member of the Worship Team and teacher in the DiscipLife ministry. Pastor Hoard has earned diplomas from secular institutions in broadcast and electrical engineering. He has earned a master's degree in divinity and a second master's degree in theology and holds a doctorate in divinity. Ed has performed post-graduate study at Princeton Theological Seminary. Ed has more than 34 years' experience in growing dynamic churches. He was senior associate pastor at First Baptist, Jonesboro and was senior pastor at Second Baptist, Griffin.  Dr. Hoard is Dean of the Bible College at Free Grace Seminary where he teaches biblical and pastoral subjects. Ed's love and gifting are taking difficult biblical concepts and explaining them in a simple and understandable manner. His messages are relevant, exciting and always sprinkled with humor (At least he thinks he's funny!). Ed and Gigi enjoy travel to other countries and lead yearly tours to Australia and the Holy Land. Email:eaglesbrooke@bellsouth.net

			Randy Hutcheson, worship leader Randy is married to Alison and they have two lovely daughters. Alison is a speech therapist employed by the Butts County school system and serves at Eagle's Brooke as a member of the Worship Team and leader in the children's ministry. Randy is vice-president of a successful Christian insurance brokerage providing insurance products to local school systems. He attended the University of Georgia where he played on the Bulldog's football team (Don't get him started!). Randy and Alison are co-founding charter members of Eagle's Brooke and both sang in the original worship team. When the church grew to need a Worship Leader, Randy was the logical choice. Under Randy's leadership the Eagle's Brooke music ministry has grown to include a worship band, Christmas and Easter choirs, children's music program and youth worship band. Randy, Alison, Morgan and Ansley enjoy family camping outings, NASCAR and Georgia Bulldog football (I told you not to get them started!). Email:randy@cafe125.com

Dee Gredler, director of discipleship Dee has been active in local church and parachurch work for many years.  She has served as a teacher and trainer in the Precept ministry for 14 years.  She has written curriculum and provided leadership for a women's Bible study in one of the largest churches in Atlanta. Dee has her undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech and will complete a Master of Divinity degree from Luther Rice University this Spring.  She is a gifted teacher with a burning desire to communicate God's Word to believers so they may discover His truth for themselves, as well as assisting teachers to grow in their ability to impart that truth to others. At Eagle's Brooke, Dee oversees the DiscipLife Bible study ministry, Wednesday night discipleship and training programs and off-campus Bible studies. Dee has been married to Mark for 31 years.  Mark is employed by the Federal Aviation Administration as an information technology specialist.  Dee and Mark have four grown children. Email:dgredler@charter.net

Gary Price, student ministries director Gary has been married to Tonya for 18 years and they have two children, a teenaged son and six-year-old daughter. Tonya owns a cleaning business and serves at Eagle's Brooke alongside Gary as a youth ministry leader. Gary is the distribution manager at LKQ Corporation. He was raised in Locust Grove and is a graduate of Henry County High School. Gary and Tonya have served in the student ministry since becoming members of Eagle's Brooke. He is responsible for initiating and leading the youth drama team which has performed at numerous other churches and a regional youth rally. Gary, Tonya, Wayne and Breanna describe themselves as a "loving family" who enjoy family camping outings and boating on the lake. Their son, Wayne has announced his call to vocational Chrisitian ministry and is a leader within the youth group. Email:gwprice@lkqcorp.com

 

Etoile (Star) Brown, financial secretary and office support Star and Charley have been married for 50-plus years! They have raised four boys (And live to tell about it!). Charley is a retired high school athletic director and football coach who is now employed at Jackson High School as a special needs assistant. Charley serves at Eagle's Brooke as prospect visitation director and teaches adult Bible courses. Star was raised in Mississippi and has served on church staffs for more than 23 years. At Eagle's Brooke, Star serves as financial secretary and office support. She posts weekly contributions, maintains financial records and assists the pastor (Who needs all the assistance he can get!). Etoile is often asked about her unusual name. It is French for "star" and she shines brightly for Jesus through her sweet spirit and always helpful attitude. Star enjoys working in the yard and shopping (What woman doesn't?!). Email:starm.brown@yahoo.com