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Our Staff

Senior Pastor

Dr. Sam Brassell

Bro. Sam was born in Memphis and raised in Montgomery, AL. He accepted Christ at the age of 9, and he was called to preach at 18.

He graduated from Samford University in 1984 and received his Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1987. He later attended Luther Rice Seminary, recieving his Doctor of Ministry degree in 1992.

Bro. Sam has Pastored at Oakdale Baptist, Ramer, AL, Thelma Baptist, Wetumpka, AL and First Baptist, Piedmont, AL. He was called to Covenant while Pastoring at Southside Baptist, Dothan, AL.

He is married to Cindy ( Goodman ) and they have two boys, Philip and Kyle. His family loves the Lord and are all very much involved in the ministries at Covenant. Bro. Sam enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his boys in sports, and hunting.

 

Associate Pastor/Minister of Music

Bro. Bill Poyner

Bill Poyner, a native of Dexter, MO, has served churches in Louisiana and Tennessee. Bill became a Christian at age 8 and was ordained as a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Dexter at age 21. Surrendering to the gospel ministry in 1983, ordained in 1987, he graduated from Union University that same year and from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1992.

He serves Covenant in other roles such as minister to senior adults and our new home-bound ministry. He lives in Collierville with his wife Beth, whom he married in 1980, and their two sons, Bradley and Christopher.

On his days off, he enjoys working in and around the house and yard. His hobbies include fishing, golf, and walking. He really enjoys being a father, especially when he can watch his sons in various sports! But he also enjoys listening to just about any kind of music: hymns, praise and worship songs, and Southern Gospel, of course, but also jazz, Dixieland and Big Band!

Bill’s vision for the Music Ministry at Covenant: “To be the best we can be for God as we lead in worship each week. God has given us a talented group of musicians. Along with leading each week in worship, we present seasonal musicals. We have a blended style of worship: singing traditional hymns along with the Praise and Worship choruses. The choir uses a vast array of musical styles, for example: songs of Sandy Patti, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, and the ‘old faithfuls.’ The Youth Choir, Children’s Choir, and the Adult Handbell ensemble further enhance our musical worship at Covenant.”

Minister of Youth & Recreation

Bro. Chris Nash

 

Preschool Director

Mrs. Beth Poyner

 

Children’s Church Director

Mr. Lamar Nelson, Jr.

 

Pastor’s Secretary

Mrs. Susan Hainsworth E-mail our Pastor's Secretary

Financial & Music Secretary

Mrs. Alice Neldon E-mail our Financial Secretary

 

Pianist

Mrs. Janeen Moore

Organist

Mrs. Janet McCaskill

 

Instrumentalist

Mrs. Rexanne Pickering

 

Founding Pastor

Bro. Davy Henderson

Rev. Davy Henderson served churches in Arkansas and Texas and was a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served Covenant faithfully and was instrumental in both our Spiritual and physical growth. He will be remembered as a Pastor, guide, friend and leader to all who worshiped with him.