Leadership and Staff

Justin Carter, senior pastor

Schedule a Meeting with Pastor Justin

Pastor Justin has served at Second Baptist Church since June 2018. He is married to Sara, and they have two children, Jac and Maggie. Pastor Justin has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of West Georgia and a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministry from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was ordained in pastoral ministry by Bellview Baptist Church in August 2012. Before pastoring, he taught History at Cedartown High School and Cedartown Middle School. Pastor Justin is passionate about making disciples and sharing the Gospel wherever the Lord leads, whether it's here in Cedartown or around the world. He loves preaching, spending time with family, traveling, being with his people here at Second, playing guitar and piano, and reading anything historical, especially church history. - Favorite Verse: Romans 12:12 - Favorite Hymn/Song: A Mighty Fortress in Our God - Favorite Food: Texas Roadhouse Rolls! - Favorite Vacation Spot: St. Augustine, FL.

Briam Fachisthers, associate pastor of Hispanic ministries and missions

McQuade Dillard, associate pastor of discipleship

Jessica Griffin, ministry assistant of administration

Bridgett Kirsch, director of worship ministries

Sheila Barrett, ministry assistant of hospitality

Joy Hindman, director of children's ministries

Deacon Ministry

Our deacon ministry exists to serve the needs of the church and to help ensure the spiritual health of the congregation. They work to support the vision of the senior pastor and promote unity in our faith family. Their critical role is described in Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3.