LEADERSHIP TEAM
Meet the team serving and leading at Oconee Heights Baptist Church
Senior Pastor
Jeff is originally from Greenville, Kentucky. He placed his faith in Jesus at 17 and moved to Georgia at 18. After founding Curtis Craft Auto Body in 1988 and managing a business until 1995, Jeff attended Liberty University to prepare for ministry. Jeff earned a Master of Divinity degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in 2013 and has served a variety of ministry roles, including Youth Pastor, Minister of Evangelism, Chaplain, Senior Adult Pastor, and Lead Pastor. Jeff has a deep passion for the gospel and for reaching the community with the love and truth of Jesus. He cares deeply for the members of Oconee Heights and is known for his compassion, encouragement, and hope for the church’s future growth. Jeff and his wife, Karolyn, have been married since 1991. They have four adult children, two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and four grandchildren. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys restoring antique cars, camping and hiking, and spending time with his family.
Jeff Gossett
Worship Leader
Savannah has lived her whole life in Winder, GA. She put her faith in Jesus at age 8 while attending vacation Bible school. At 18, she realized God was calling her to lead worship, so she is now attending Toccoa Falls College to study music. When she’s not working as a nutritionist at a daycare or preparing music for Sunday, she is usually practicing guitar or voice or spending time with friends.
Savannah Waldrop
Discipleship Ministry Leader
Chris was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. He gave his life to Jesus at 11. Chris and his wife, Kristy, met in college and married in 2000. They and their three children—Abigail, William, and Olivia—moved to Athens in 2012 and have been a part of Oconee Heights ever since. Chris works for Social Circle City Schools and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity degree through the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He faithfully serves Oconee Heights as Discipleship Ministry Leader, deacon, Wednesday night adult Grow Group teacher, and helps lead and support all the church’s Grow Groups. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his family, reading, baking bread, and hiking.
Chris Dennis
Men’s Ministry Leader
Brian was raised in Powder Springs, GA. He gave his life to Jesus at 17. Brian and his wife, Kristina, met in high school, married in 2007, and bought their first house in Athens. Brian works for Johnson & Johnson in Athens. Brian, his wife, and his two children, Kylie and Viggo, have been members at Oconee Heights since 2017. He faithfully serves Oconee Heights as Men’s Ministry Leader, one of the deacons, and plays the drums for the Sunday Worship team. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and camping, playing drums, riding bikes, and playing games with his family.
Brian Lane
Women’s Ministry Leader
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Amber Boyd
Ministry Assistant
Teresa graduated from Athens Tech with a degree in marketing, and along with her husband Joe, became a church member in 2013. She serves the church in many ways, including maintaining the website and social media, organizing fellowship events, and keeping the church app up to date. Teresa also volunteers in the Children’s Church and teaches the senior adult ladies' Sunday school Grow Group. At home, she stays busy keeping up with the high demands of her dog, Maggie Mae, and working on jigsaw puzzles with her sister.
Teresa Wilson
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