Gary Ealy was born in Huntsvile, Alabama. He married his wife, Mary, in 1971 and has been blessed with a wonderful marriage. He and Mary have two children who love God, their greatest joy. Gary has a Bachelors degree in Bible and Speech and a Masters degree in Philosophy of Religion and Christian Apologetics. Gary and Mary have served 4 churches in Texas and Tennessee in their 31 years of marriage. Gary loves to share Jesus and would love to serve you in any way possible. He frequently serves as a counselor and counsels many in pre-marital situations as they consider their future together. He has served as a financial consultant in over 100 churches. He is a sports enthusiast and loves Golf. Gary enjoys serving people. Send him a message. He will be happy to hear from you and serve you in any way he can.

I've been working with music, teens and children for 20 years. In my pre-ministry days I taught and directed choirs in middle Tennessee, at Vol State Community College, Gallatin High School and Gallatin Middle School and taught voice lessons. Since 1990 I've been in full time ministry, splitting my time between youth ministry and worship ministry. I hold a Master's Degree in Music from Belmont University in Nashville and I am currently working on a Master of Divinity degree from Harding Graduate School of Religion in here in Memphis. When I came to Memphis in 1995 I had come to the conclusion that God intended me to be a bachelor for life. Then God introduced me to Liz. Liz ("Lizzie") and I married on November 2, 2002 at 2 pm.

In addition to working with our teens at CCC and leading our worship, I am the "Comic Host" for KidZone, our family production (I don't understand what people are insinuating when they say this is a perfect fit for me.) I also oversee all the details for our Sunday morning worship times, lead an adult cell group on Thursday nights and fill some of the administrative roles at CCC. My passions are: Lizzie, getting all caught up in worshipping God, seeing teens develop in their spiritual walk with God, backpacking in the mountains, and watching Andy Griffith reruns.

Steve McLeod was born and raised in Savannah, GA, where he was first introduced to Small Groups. He has worked with churches in Georgia, California, and Tennessee, primarily in Small Groups and Singles Ministry. Steve has been blessed to work with small groups for 15 years, and has participated in several successful births of new groups. He has a passion for teaching others financial stewardship, and is a big fan of Dave Ramsey (some call him "Dave Jr."). He received the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Harding University Graduate School of Religion in Memphis, TN. He enjoys college football, and is a big fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs (How 'Bout Them DAWGS!). He is single and still looking (Ladies, he's a real catch!). Contact him at his email below.

Mark and Christy Hurt have a life testimony that bears witness to the patience, mercy and grace of God. They have been married for over 20 years, and have two daughters, Allyson Paige, who attends Murray State University, and Leah Grey, who plans to join her sister in Murray. Mark also has a daughter and son-in-law, Amy Jo and Chris Gabel. Amy Jo works in the Development Office at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY. Mark and Christy are both from western Kentucky. Mark attended Freed-Hardeman University and Harding University Graduate School of Religion. He has ministered and served churches since 1989, as well as working in retail business and funeral service. He is currently a District Sales Leader for United Group Associates in Jackson, TN. Christy is a Cardio Intensive Care Unit nurse at LeBonheur Children's Medical Center in Memphis. Mark and Christy are excited to be a part of the Cordova Community Church family, and they wonder why everybody doesn't come to church here!

"Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. (Ps 127:4,5a) As a father of four boys, I'm blessed! After spending 15 years as a youth-ministry volunteer and youth minister, God turned my heart toward children with the birth of my four sons. I want to see their generation turned to Jesus like no other before them! I'm trained as a computer-geek, but get to use my techno-talent along with a passion for music and drama to direct KidZone, our Sunday morning family production. My leisure-time is spent with partner in life and ministry, Stacey, and my kids, eating, watching adventure movies, and wondering why my kids wear underwear on their heads for fun.