Ministry Staff

Stacy Phillips, Pastor

Stacy Phillips

Senior Pastor

Stacy was born and raised in north Georgia in the town of Flowery Branch. After high school, he received an Associates degree in Secondary Education. After 6 years working in the industrial maintenance field he began his theological studies and preparation for full time ministry. In 2004, he received a Bachelors Degree in Christian Ministry with a minor in Pastoral Ministry, and in 2016 a Master of Divinity Degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Before coming to Northside in October 2021, he was a student pastor and then lead pastor of two churches. Stacy has been married to his high school sweetheart, Melissa, for 26 years and they have two daughters, Hope and Hannah. When he is not enjoying time with his family, he is spending time with his two dogs Lily and Lamont, and the cat, Lennon or riding motorcycles, playing golf and tennis, and being outside enjoying God’s creation.

 

Krista Staton

Children’s Ministry Director

Krista grew up in Tifton, as an active member of Northside. She received a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development from the University of Georgia in 1996. Krista joined the Northside staff in 2005, as the Weekday Education Director, and moved into the position of Children's Ministry Director in April of 2008. She and her husband, Michael, have a daughter and a son.   

 

Brandon Martin

Discipleship and College Pastor

Brandon grew up in the Carolina’s. He received a Bachelor’s degree from North Greenville University and received his Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before coming to Northside in December of 2021 he served churches in North Georgia and South Carolina. Brandon has been married to his beautiful wife, Natalie since 2013. They have two wonderful children, James and Selah. 

 

Daniel Hardy

Worship Pastor

Daniel was born and raised right up the road in Ashburn Georgia. In 2014 he graduated from ABAC with an associates degree in General Music, and in 2016 he graduated from Truett McConnell University with a bachelors degree in Music with concentration in Worship and Church music. In 2018 He married his wife Rebekah and they have two children, Raegan and Lincoln. Before joining the staff at Northside, Daniel was serving churches in Northeast Georgia. He enjoys kayaking, fishing, hunting, playing disc golf and spending time with family.

Support Staff

Steve Shaw

Church Administrator

 

Jan Moore

Administrative Assistant

 

Jon Posey

Facilities

 

Joy Brenneman

Preschool Ministry Assistant

 

Ricky Hobby

Media