Our Staff Jeff Ferrell Youth and Young Adults Pastor Pastor Jeff's journey with Montgomery Assembly of God began many years ago when attended the church as a child. Between the times he left as a teenager to move with his family to the Carolinas, God has been developing Pastor Jeff to lead the youth and young adults at our church. After receiving a call to the ministry at age 18, Jeff has pursued his calling through his education and experience for over 15 years. Jeff married his wife, Carrie, 15 years ago and they have been blessed with four children: Caleb (13), Caleigh (11), Caedmon (9), and Collen (7). Carrie has been activately involved in ministry for the last 15 years as well serving as Christian Education Director, Children's Ministry Coordinator, Children's Choir Director, and a number of other ministries in the local church. "We are excited to be here and cannot wait to see what God is going to do with this Chosen Generation here at Montgomery Assembly of God." (513) 793-6169 Noelle Shepperd Christian Education Director Noie has attended MAG since 1980 and loves people (especially the little ones). She uses her education degree and experience as a grade school teacher to turn young hearts towards Jesus. She says, "It is a joy to serve in any capacity that serves to build the kingdom of God, but it is a special privilege to be entrusted with ministering to children. How exciting to think that we are part of raising up a generation that by faith, will 'know their God and do exploits!'" Noie married her sweetheart, Bob, in 1994 and enjoys reading, writing, music, traveling and spending time with her friends and family. <513) 793-6169 Carmen Gratsch Worship Arts Ministries Assistant (513) 793-6169 Courtnell Francois Associate Pastor Pastor Courtnell has been with Montgomery since 1999 and is currently the chairman of the board for FOCAS Ministries. His desire is, "to see the church grow and people's lives get to the place God would have them to be to bring them to their full potential in the Lord". He has a degree in theology and has worked in various positions since 1998 including elementary school teaching for three years, but has been active in full-time ministry since 1973. His extensive experience coupled with his manifold gifts in missions, evangelism, exhorting and encouraging, makes Pastor Courtnell an ideal associate pastor. Pastor Courtnell has been married to his sweetheart, Ann Marie, since 1974 and has been blessed with four adult children and one grandchild. They are natives of Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, but have lived in America since 1978. In his down time, Pastor Courtnell enjoys bowling and watching game shows. (513) 793-6169 Craig Gabbard Worship Leader Craig Gabbard has been with Montgomery since 1993, but has been leading worship in services since he was 17 years old. Craig currently studies at Northern Kentucky in business law and music. He has also written and produced several recordings which have charted nationally. Craig says, "It is a blessing to work with such gifted and talented people at Montgomery Assembly of God. I look forward to what God will do in the future." What does that future hold? Craig's heart is "to develop worship that would facilitate revival not only in our church but in the lives of all who attend services." Craig and his wife, Melissa, were married in 1982 and have been blessed with 6 children. In his spare time he enjoys working on remodeling his home and spending quality time with his family. (513) 793-6169