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MEET THE TEAM

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REV. HOBIE WOOD

PASTOR

Hobie is married to Hannah, and they have 3 children. He is a native of Tiger, Ga., a graduate of Clemson University (B.S.) and Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC (MDiv.). Prior to seminary and being called to be the pastor at Christ Presbyterian, Hobie and Hannah were on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. He’s a rabid Clemson fan, a cyclist, and a (very) novice fly-fisherman.

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DR. STEVE WOODWORTH

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

A native of New England, Steve is a husband to Carrie and father to 3 adult sons. He is a graduate of Montreat College (B.S.), and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary (MDiv., DMin.) and serves CPC through preaching, teaching, and overseeing discipleship and the Soque Center for Biblical Counseling. The Woodworths are foster parents and get outside as much as possible to enjoy gravel biking, hiking, paddle-boarding, gardening, and camping.

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REV. BRANDON HAWKES

Providence Presbyterian
CHURCH PLANTER

A native of Charlotte, NC, Brandon is married to Annalee and they have 3 children. He graduated from NC State University (Forestry) and Reformed Theological Seminary (M.div). He served in campus ministry, youth ministry, and church planting in North and South Carolina before moving the GA to help with the church planting effort in Toccoa. Brandon loves playing sports in his free time (especially basketball and disc golf) and being outside with his whole family.

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REV. JIMMY LATHAM

ASSISTANT PASTOR

Jimmy is married to Callie, and they have 3 children named Finn, Millie and Rhodes. He is a native of Nashville TN, Vanderbilt Commodore fan, graduate of University of Tennessee Chattanooga and Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC (MDiv.).

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DEBBIE SPERIN

BIBLICAL COUNSELOR

Debbie is passionate about seeing “counseling restored to the church.” As a biblical counselor, she has a heart to help others find comfort and hope in the gospel. Debbie is a graduate of Mars Hill College (BS). She served as director of Redeeming Love Center in Toccoa and holds a Foundation of Biblical Counseling Certificate with CCEF. Debbie has over 15 years of experience with a variety of life issues, including: family of origin, abuse, depression, marriage, anxiety, leading groups etc. She is married to William and they enjoy spending time with family and friends

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SHANNON BLACKBURN

OFFICE MANAGER

Shannon is a graduate of University of North Georgia (Education) and Georgia State University (Educational Psychology). She has been a classroom teacher or homeschool teacher for 20 years. She and her husband Todd have five children.

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APRIL AKRIDGE

CHILDREN'S COORDINATOR

April received her degree in Education (B.S.) from Piedmont College and also serves with the Habersham chapter of FCA. She is married to Chris and is a mother to four boys.

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REV. DAVE LATHAM

CHURCH PLANTER

Rev. Dave Latham, raised in Greenwood, SC, holds a business degree from Presbyterian College (2003) and an M.Div. from RTS Charlotte (2010). His ministry has taken him from planting RUF at Christopher Newport University to roles at RTS Charlotte, Uptown Church, and Senior Pastor of Grace Presbyterian in Fort Payne, AL; he now serves as Director of Admissions at Birmingham Theological Seminary and Assistant Pastor for Church Planting at Christ Presbyterian Church in Clarkesville, GA, with hopes to plant a new PCA church in Cleveland, GA. He and his wife Rebecca, a geological engineer, married in 2003 and have two children, Stokes and Ellie Grace. Dave’s hobbies include golf, fly fishing, music, and BBQ.

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LAUREN DODD

COMMUNICATIONS

Lauren is a native of Ringgold, GA and a graduate of Toccoa Falls College with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is married to Avery, and together they have three children.

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AMANDA STEWART

NURSERY COORDINATOR

Amanda was raised in Sugar Hill, GA and moved to northeast Georgia to attend college. She graduated from Toccoa Falls College with a degree in Family and Children’s Ministry. Amanda is happily married to her husband, Ronnie, and have three beautiful children. She enjoys going to the movies, hiking with her family and cheering on Atlanta sports with her husband.

SESSION 

Hobie Wood / Teaching Elder-hobie.wood@cpcclarkesville.org

Steve Woodworth / Teaching Elder-stevewoodworth@cpcclarkesville.org

Chris Akridge / Ruling Elder-cakridge@habershamschools.com

Joel Bailey / Ruling Elder-joelebailey@mac.com

Kyle Bellamy / Ruling Elder (on sabbatical)

Don Bluster / Ruling Elder-donbluster@gmail.com

Gary Hulsey / Ruling Elder-grhulsey60@gmail.com

Drew Jones / Ruling Elder-apjones4@yahoo.com

Philip Smith / Ruling Elder-psmith@cpestman.com

Luke Williams / Ruling Elder-williams123k@hotmail.com

Ken Doll / Emeritus

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