Rev. Dr. Jason McIntosh is our senior pastor, and resides in the town of Dandridge with his family. He has been serving in this community for years, and has a heart for building relationships with his church family.

Brayden Lykens is our student minister here at Shady Grove Church and has a heart for making Christ known in the lives of our student ministry and in the Dandridge community. Our students have meeting times throughout the week, and would love to invite your student to get to know this community and get to know Jesus more and more.

With a B.A. in Elementary Education and an M.A. in Educational Leadership from ETSU, Jessica brings 15 years of first-grade teaching experience to children’s ministry. Inspired by her family’s faith and her grandmother’s example, she loves encouraging kids and families, helping children know God’s love, grow in Christ, and carry those memories for life.

Wife to Zack and mom of three, Tabitha holds a degree in Communications and Public Speaking. A former Office Depot sales professional serving multi-million-dollar clients, she chose full-time motherhood, growing her faith and love for God’s children. Passionate about children’s ministry, she loves nurturing young hearts and families, believing that “no one is too small to know the love of Jesus.”

Sarah Villareal is our modern worship leader, and would love to welcome you on Sunday morning at 11:15 to worship with us!

Velina DeVault is our traditional worship leader and would love to welcome you to our 9:00 service on Sunday morning!

Debbie is our administrative assistant and has a true servant’s heart! She is available in the office from Monday-Thursday from 9-3 and Fridays from 9-12. Give her a call at (865) 397-7453

Emma Helmandollar serves as the Director of Communications and Advertising at Shady Grove Church. Emma would love to help you feel connected and encouraged as you grow in your walk with Jesus.

Curtis Nunnery serves as the Technical Director overseeing all aspects of audio, video and lighting production for worship services and special events. With a passion for excellence in technology and a heart for ministry, he strives to blend creativity with technology to support the mission of the church while helping people encounter God through worship.