The Rev. Rodney S. Dukes, D.D., is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been the Senior Pastor at Montgomery Assembly of God for 24 years. Prior to that, he pastored in Kentucky and Florida. He is a graduate of Southeastern Bible College in Lakeland, Florida. His background includes a variety of ministries including vocalist and instrumentalist, in addition to teaching, evangelism and missions. He is an Executive Presbyter of the Ohio District of the Assemblies of God, and is actively involved in leadership in several transdenominational ministries. Pastor Dukes is married, with two daughters and two grandchildren. He is widely known and admired, but considers his role as a "friend" to those in need to be his greatest mission in life.
Noelle Shepperd
Missions and Outreach Ministries
Noelle (Noie) Shepperd works with a dedicated missions committee to promote missions involvement and provide outreach opportunities in a variety of ways throughout the year. Her desire is to see as many people as possible reached with the gospel of Jesus Christ and see more Christians responding to the Great Commission. Whether it is ministry here at home, or abroad, the mission is the same-to rescue those who are perishing. Sometimes that means being called to the frontlines, other times it means working behind the scenes to support others. Regardless, there is purpose for everyone in this army!
Noie has a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Cincinnati and attended Christ For the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. She has been married for 10 years to her best friend, Bob, with whom she enjoys spending every moment.
Carmen Gratsch
Worship Arts Ministries Assistant
Jeremiah Hembree
Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Jeremiah Hembree is a born and bred PK (pastor's kid). Though born in Illinois, his family has covered a lot of ground. He is the middle of three boys and enjoys many hobbies including camping, cooking, piano, and golf. To top it all off, he is a die hard St. Louis Cardinals & Kansas City Chiefs fan.
Jeremiah joined the staff at Montgomery Assembly of God in October of 2004. Prior to that, he served as Associate & Youth Pastor in Willoughby, Ohio. He has a degree in Secondary Education (History/English specialization) from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. His heart is to see young people excited about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and actively involved in the church ministry.
Jeremiah married his college sweetheart Heather (Parnell) in 2002, and they are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy and a loveable basset hound.
