pastoral Staff

Chris Barnard

Pastor-Teacher

Pastor Chris Barnard is a native of Middle Georgia. He holds an MDiv from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served in churches in Texas and Georgia before coming to pastor at PFBC in March of 2024. 

Dr. David Sumrall 

Pastor of Senior Adults 

Pastor David holds a Th.D. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is a retired Air Force Chaplain and former Georgia State Prison Chaplain. He currently serves by leading the Senior Adults Ministry, teaching, and preaching. Pastor David has been serving on staff at PFBC since 2022.

Staff

Kim Ross

Ministry Admin 

Kim has been a part of the PFBC family for 22 years. She is the wife of Michael and mother of Kaylee and Thomas.

Lay Leadership

Wendy Gray

Children's and Nursery Director 

Mrs. Wendy has been a member of PFBC for over a decade. She has been an active part of the children’s ministry for more than three years. Mrs. Wendy has for a long time had a passion for children and is excited to see how the Lord will use her creativity and enthusiasm at PFBC!

Brandon Bishop

Students and Families

Brandon has served the Lord faithfully and has been an encouragement to the body of Christ here at PFBC in the areas of  evangelism and through his preaching-teaching. Brandon's desire is to ground students and families in the gospel through faithful exposition of scripture weekly. 

Craig Raleigh

Worship Leader

Craig has led faithfully off and on at PFBC for over a decade. 

Karen King

Church Pianist 

Mrs. King has played faithfully at PFBC for over 30 years. 

Ben Watson

Pine Forest Sports Outreach Director

Ben Watson has been a member of PFBC for all of his life. His desire is to use sports as an opportunity to share the gospel with children and their families.