Mark Harvard - Pastor
Email - [email protected]

​Personal

• Grew up in Sylacauga, AL.
• Husband to Ginny Harvard
• Father to Jack and Marshall
• 2 dogs and 2 cats 

​Ministry

• Ordained Deacon in the Global Methodist Church
• Student Ministry
• Camp Minister at Camp Sumatanga
• Communications Ministry
• Digital Discipleship   

Education

• Sylacauga High School
• University of Alabama--1999
• Current Student at Asbury Theological Seminary

Hobbies & Interests​

• Travel 
• Cooking
• Music
• History
• Pop Culture Fanatic

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April Bower – Church Office Manager and Assistant to Pastor
Email - ​[email protected]

Personal

• Native of Birmingham, AL
• Wife to Tim Bower
• Mother to Lauryn, Luke and Lydia 

Ministry Experience

• Served in Church Nursery Ministry for 20 years
• Served in Women’s Ministry for 12 year
• Served on two International Mission Teams to Guatemala and Africa  
• Served as Missions Coordinator for Women’s Group
• Started work at Morningstar Church in November of 2015

Education

• Huffman High School
• Attended Jacksonville State  University  

Hobbies & Interests

•  Family Time  
•  Travel
•  Decorating
•  Being Creative

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Kimberly Burnett – Children’s Minister
Email - [email protected]

Personal

• Native to Moody, Al
• Wife to Robert Burnett
• Mother to Pierce and Catherine

Ministry Experience

• Director of Children’s Ministry for 25 years
• First Priority Team Leader
• North Alabama Conference Children’s Leadership Team

Education

• Moody High School
• Faulkner University (BS in Business and Biblical Studies)
• Perkins School of Theology at SMU (Children’s Ministry Certification)

Hobbies & Interests

• Spending time with Robert, Pierce and Katie
• Working in the yard
• Reading 

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Michael Myrick - Chancel Choir Director & Classic Worship
Email - [email protected]

Personal

• Native of Hayden, AL
• Husband to Kathryn Myrick

Ministry Experience

• Choral, Instrumental, and General Music Teacher for 28 years 
• Chancel Choir Director and Directing Choral Groups for 38 years

Education

• Hayden High School
• Birmingham Southern College
• The University of Alabama at Birmingham 
• The University of Montevallo
• Perkins School of Theology
• Certification in Orff Schulwerk from Samford University

Hobbies & Interests

• Restoring vintage antique cars 
• Creating new choral arrangement and cantatas  

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Maggie Kenyon - Director of Students and Modern Worship
​Email - [email protected] or [email protected]

Personal 

• Grew up in Trafford, AL

Ministry

• Youth Ministry
• Worship Ministry

Education

• Oneonta High School
• University of Mobile Graduate

Hobbies

• Hanging out with family and friends
• Songwriting
• Creating orchestral arrangements/compositions
• Reading, playing the Wii, playing card and board games, and watching TV

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Mary Klucarich - Chancel Choir Pianist & Classic Worship

Personal

• Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Wife of Alan Klucarich
• Mother of Adria and Natalie

Ministry Experience

• Worship Leader for various Churches
• Pianist, organist, vocalist, guitarist for Churches, weddings, funerals, Christian theater, and school programs
• Worship Coordinator and Choir Director, Meadowbrook Church
• Piano and guitar teacher
• Accompanist (instrumental and vocal)
• Composer and arranger - vocal and instrumental including Christian films

Education

• Athens High School
• University of Montevallo (Freshman)
• University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (sophomore)
• University of Wisconsin - Madison (BS Computer Science)
• Wisconsin Lutheran College - Milwaukee (started working on Church music degree)
• Concordia University - Mequon, Wisconsin (started working on masters in Church music)

Hobbies & Interests

• Reading
• Gardening
• Word & jigsaw puzzles
• Cooking/baking
• Travel
• Learning new things

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Danielle Deasee - Shining Stars Pre-School Ministry Director
Email - [email protected]

Family

• Married to Chris Deasee for 11 years
• Step-mom and mom to Hollyn, Asher, and Haylee-Marie

Ministry Experience

• 6 years of experience as a Lead Teacher in a faith-based preschool 
• Served in children's ministry within a church environment
• Teacher, Mentor, and Trainer for staff in a faith-based preschool
• Passionate about helping children grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually through Christian education.

Education

• Associate's Degree
• Completed 120 hours of Early Education coursework
• 19 years of experience in Early Education
• Experience serving as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and ITERS state standards trainer

Hobbies & Interests

• Fishing and spending time outdoors
• Gardening and caring for plants and flowers
• Reading and continuing to grow her relationship with Jesus
• Enjoying coffee and family time

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