Our Staff

Jeff Riley
Senior Pastor
Jeff was called as Senior Pastor of Bethany Baptist in December of 2021. Prior to his arrival, Pastor Jeff has served as an Associate Pastor and Student Pastor in Churches in Virginia and Georgia. Having served in ministry for 20 years, Pastor Jeff loves sharing the life changing Gospel with anyone he can.
Pastor Jeff holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion from Liberty University and his Master of Arts in Ministry from Luther Rice College and Seminary.
Jeff is married to Melissa, and they have two adult children and two grandchildren.
Life verse: “But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God." Acts 20:24 (NASB)
Pastor Jeff holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion from Liberty University and his Master of Arts in Ministry from Luther Rice College and Seminary.
Jeff is married to Melissa, and they have two adult children and two grandchildren.
Life verse: “But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God." Acts 20:24 (NASB)

Monty Hammack
Worship Leader
I.T. Director
Monty was born and raised in central Texas. In 1999, he joined the US Air Force and married his high school sweetheart, Kristi. They moved all over the globe, living in Okinawa twice, Florida in between, and then moved to Georgia in 2011. Monty and Kristi have four children: Qyn, Shelby, Chesnee, and Fynn. They joined Bethany Baptist in 2012 and Monty wrapped up a 14 year Air Force career. He became Worship Leader at Bethany in 2014. Monty enjoys music, outdoors, and the Texas Aggies.

Kristi Hammack
Communications Coordinator
Student Director
Secretary
Treasurer
Krisi was born and raised in central Texas. In 1999, she married her high school sweetheart, Monty, who had recently joined the U.S. Air Force. They moved all over the globe, living in Okinawa twice, Florida in between, and then moved to Georgia in 2011. Kristi and Monty have four children: Qyn, Shelby, Chesnee, and Fynn. They joined Bethany Baptist in 2012. She became Youth Leader in 2016. Kristi is also a professional photographer, and enjoys music, friends, and the Texas Aggies.


Our Elders

Jeff Riley
Chief Elder

Mark Hodges
Family Ministry

Timmy Browning
Administration/Personnel

Joey Parker
Education Ministry

Bob Harris
Elder Emeritus
Our Deacons

Michael Bourquine

Mike Reed

Robby Brunston

Jonathan Tanner

Jason Bussey

Eric Sowards

Matt Reaves
Ministry Leaders

Stacey Brunston
College & Young Adults

Mike Fountain
Senior Adults

Joey Parker
Young Families

Danny Burns
Senior Adults

Justin Gainey
Forged Men

Craig Pollock
Campus Security

Jason & Cansas Bussey
Next Steps

Kristi Hammack
Bethany Students

Sandra Pollock
Nursery

Lee Cornelius
Senior Ladies & Naomi

Carol Hillestad
Triple L

Melissa Riley
Bethany Kids
