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Pastor Paul, Lynn and Nick Metler
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Pastor Paul is a native of East Tennessee. He and Lynn were married in 1988. They have one son, Nick. Prior to returning home to become part of the Heritage staff in 2000 their ministry experience included planting and pastoring a church in Arizona and serving in Charlottesville, Virginia. Paul was named senior pastor at Heritage Fellowship in October, 2004.
Pastor Paul is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a big "Vol" fan. Also, he has earned a Master of Divinity from the Church of God Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. An active writer, Paul has published several articles and works related to leadership development. His involvement in education includes writing and teaching leadership courses as an adjunct professor for Lee University and the Pentecostal Theological Seminary.
Pastor Paul's passion is to encourage others to develop Christlike character and lead with integrity. Prior to becoming senior pastor at Heritage, Paul worked extensively in executive leadership development helping leaders in the U.S. and Canada develop organizational cultures that reflect biblical values. Since then, Paul has had several opportunities to teach and encourage leaders in South America and Asia.
Pastor Paul is an ordained bishop in the Church of God. As a senior Pastor, his passion is evident as he helps Heritage live out the vision of the church every day.
Pastor Paul is a native of East Tennessee. He and Lynn were married in 1988. They have one son, Nick. Prior to returning home to become part of the Heritage staff in 2000 their ministry experience included planting and pastoring a church in Arizona and serving in Charlottesville, Virginia. Paul was named senior pastor at Heritage Fellowship in October, 2004.
Pastor Paul is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a big "Vol" fan. Also, he has earned a Master of Divinity from the Church of God Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. An active writer, Paul has published several articles and works related to leadership development. His involvement in education includes writing and teaching leadership courses as an adjunct professor for Lee University and the Pentecostal Theological Seminary.
Pastor Paul's passion is to encourage others to develop Christlike character and lead with integrity. Prior to becoming senior pastor at Heritage, Paul worked extensively in executive leadership development helping leaders in the U.S. and Canada develop organizational cultures that reflect biblical values. Since then, Paul has had several opportunities to teach and encourage leaders in South America and Asia.
Pastor Paul is an ordained bishop in the Church of God. As a senior Pastor, his passion is evident as he helps Heritage live out the vision of the church every day.
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Music & Media Pastor Phil Thompson
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 Heritage Fellowship is known for exceptional music and Pastor Phil's commitment to heartfelt passionate worship is contagious. Pastor Phil's passion reaches beyond the four walls of Heritage. He thrives on community involvement. Whether coaching with the Oak Ridge Wildcats or leading the choir to sing at community events, he is committed to reaching out. Phil and his wife Naomi have four children: Aaron, Matt, Kristen and Lauren. In addition to his responsibilities with the Music Ministry Phil enjoys producing the weekly television broadcast of the Sunday morning service. The video and audio studio at Heritage has expanded it's capabilities to record and produce DVD's and CD's of excellent quality.
Heritage Fellowship is known for exceptional music and Pastor Phil's commitment to heartfelt passionate worship is contagious. Pastor Phil's passion reaches beyond the four walls of Heritage. He thrives on community involvement. Whether coaching with the Oak Ridge Wildcats or leading the choir to sing at community events, he is committed to reaching out. Phil and his wife Naomi have four children: Aaron, Matt, Kristen and Lauren. In addition to his responsibilities with the Music Ministry Phil enjoys producing the weekly television broadcast of the Sunday morning service. The video and audio studio at Heritage has expanded it's capabilities to record and produce DVD's and CD's of excellent quality.
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Youth Pastor Jeremy Unthank
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Pastor Jeremy was raised in a minister's home and spent his childhood in Ohio and Illinois before settling in Knoxville, TN in 1990. He earned an Associate of Theology from Covenant Life Christian College and married Mary Beth in 2005. They have three children, Lily, Sean and Seth. Jeremy has been a worship drummer since he was 10, and he loves playing on Sundays and for Wednesday youth services. He also enjoys dabbling in graphic design. His favorite movie is Dumb and Dumber, and he enjoys watching football, playing golf, and growing facial hair to compensate for his premature baldness.
At UPRISING Youth, you can expect loud music, crazy games, lots of food, and relevant teaching. Pastor Jeremy is passionate and committed to reaching the Oak Ridge community through many outreach projects, including monthly off-site youth services at the Paradox indoor skate park. He's always planning for the next event, retreat, outreach, lock-in, or whatever, so feel free to ask him what's going on, and pull up a chair, because he'll go on and on.
Pastor Jeremy was raised in a minister's home and spent his childhood in Ohio and Illinois before settling in Knoxville, TN in 1990. He earned an Associate of Theology from Covenant Life Christian College and married Mary Beth in 2005. They have three children, Lily, Sean and Seth. Jeremy has been a worship drummer since he was 10, and he loves playing on Sundays and for Wednesday youth services. He also enjoys dabbling in graphic design. His favorite movie is Dumb and Dumber, and he enjoys watching football, playing golf, and growing facial hair to compensate for his premature baldness.
At UPRISING Youth, you can expect loud music, crazy games, lots of food, and relevant teaching. Pastor Jeremy is passionate and committed to reaching the Oak Ridge community through many outreach projects, including monthly off-site youth services at the Paradox indoor skate park. He's always planning for the next event, retreat, outreach, lock-in, or whatever, so feel free to ask him what's going on, and pull up a chair, because he'll go on and on.
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Children's Pastor Billie Smith
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Pastor Billie Smith is from Miamisburg, Ohio. Her husband Adam is from Atlanta, Georgia. She and Adam are big Ohio State and Georgia football fans. Her and Adam have been serving together as Heritage Fellowship’s Children’s Pastor since December 2009, and since July 2010 she also serves as the director of Heritage Preschool. They both feel so blessed to be involved in the ministry here at Heritage and are looking forward what God has for them through the years.
She is a recent 2010 graduate of Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee; there she received a Bachelor of Science in Childrens Ministry and Development. Billie is also a 2004 graduate of Sinclair Community College with a certificate in Emergency Medicine.
“N2Y” children's church strives to partner with parents to help raise a generation that sees outside themselves and are devoted to serving others, studying scripture and loving God. She believes that a child is Never Too Young to do something for the Lord.
Pastor Billie Smith is from Miamisburg, Ohio. Her husband Adam is from Atlanta, Georgia. She and Adam are big Ohio State and Georgia football fans. Her and Adam have been serving together as Heritage Fellowship’s Children’s Pastor since December 2009, and since July 2010 she also serves as the director of Heritage Preschool. They both feel so blessed to be involved in the ministry here at Heritage and are looking forward what God has for them through the years.
She is a recent 2010 graduate of Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee; there she received a Bachelor of Science in Childrens Ministry and Development. Billie is also a 2004 graduate of Sinclair Community College with a certificate in Emergency Medicine.
“N2Y” children's church strives to partner with parents to help raise a generation that sees outside themselves and are devoted to serving others, studying scripture and loving God. She believes that a child is Never Too Young to do something for the Lord.
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Senior Adult Pastors Gene and Diana Nivens
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Gene and Diana have three grown sons and they have seven wonderful grandchildren. Both have a distinguished career in teaching and ministry. After retiring from Elementary education, Pastor Gene began leading the senior adults at Heritage. The senior adults stay connected through an active ministry that includes Bible study, activities, trips and serving together to meet the needs of the community. Pastor Gene is an ordained bishop in the Church of God.
Gene and Diana have three grown sons and they have seven wonderful grandchildren. Both have a distinguished career in teaching and ministry. After retiring from Elementary education, Pastor Gene began leading the senior adults at Heritage. The senior adults stay connected through an active ministry that includes Bible study, activities, trips and serving together to meet the needs of the community. Pastor Gene is an ordained bishop in the Church of God.
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