About Us
Our
Core Beliefs
What we believe.
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God the Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth
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God the Son, Savior of humankind
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God the Spirit, The Advocate & Guide
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The Church, the community of believers
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Salvation, received by grace through baptism
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The Bible, the Word of God
What's important.
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Celebrate Grace
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Commit to Grow
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Build Authentic Relationships
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Protect Unity
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Adapt our Methods
Our
Values
Our ministers, shepherds, and deacons
Senior Preaching Minister
David Chisholm
David Chisholm began preaching at GCC in October of 2013. Prior to that he served for over five years as the pulpit minister for the Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ in Terrell TX. David also preached for the Sidney Church of Christ while earning a Masters of Divinity degree from Abilene Christian University. David is originally from Oklahoma City where he earned a degree in Bible and Ministry from Oklahoma Christian University, and where he met his wife Rachael before freshman classes even started. Rachael's passion is to take care of their two energetic boys, Lucas and Samuel as well as working locally as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
Youth and Family Minister
Lucas Lawrence
Lucas Lawrence began serving at GCC in the Summer of 2021. Prior to GCC, Lucas was a youth and ministry intern with churches in Arkansas and Oregon. He graduated from Harding University with a degree in Bible and Family Ministry in May of 2021. While in college, he volunteered with the Searcy chapter of KILFE where he was a small group leader. Lucas is a native of Paragould, Arkansas and in his free time he enjoys reading, playing video games, and rooting for the 11 time World Series Champions - the St. Louis Cardinals
Children's Minister
Lisa O'Neal
Lisa O'Neal, and her husband Thomas, have been members of GCC since 2013. In 2022, Lisa joined the leadership team as our Children's Minister. Lisa is an experienced teacher who teaches kindergarten at Greater Atlanta Christian School.
Shepherd
Randy Garner
Randy and Leah have been at Gwinnett Church of Christ since it was established in the fall of 1995. Randy and Leah have three grown children, and 5 grandchildren. They enjoy traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren. Randy enjoys sports of all types, especially football and cycling, as well as cooking, reading, and flying general aviation airplanes.
Shepherd
Alan Pate
Alan and Donna joined the work at Gwinnett Church of Christ in 1996, the year after the church began meeting. They have two grown, twin sons. Alan enjoys golfing, watching Auburn football, and spending time with his family.
Shepherd
David Palmer
David and Cindy began working with GCC in 1995. They have 3 grown children, 7 grandchildren and 3 grandnieces. David enjoys fishing, boating, golf, traveling and spending time with grandchildren.
Office Manager
Sonya Armentrout
Sonya and her husband Bryan have been members of Gwinnett Church of Christ since December 2008. They moved to Gwinnett County from Huntsville, Alabama in 2002 when Bryan became an 8th grade social studies teacher. Sonya (originally from Florence, Alabama) met Bryan (originally from Jonesborough, Tennessee) at Freed-Hardeman University and they married in 1990. In November 2008 their daughter Brylee was born. In addition to the administrative work she does for GCC, Sonya is a software consultant and part-time writer. She enjoys family time, travel, antiques, and sports.
Deacons
Sam Agyei
Bryan Armentrout
Marcus Campbell
Norman Ellis
Tommy Gun
JJ Hogan
John Kendziorski
Dwight Melson
Thomas O'Neal
Greg Tapp
Danny Thompson
Brian Whelchel
Keithe Williams