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Jerry & Michelle Collins
Lead Pastor
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Pastor Collins accepted the calling from God to minister the Gospel at the age of 25. He has been very dedicated and sensitive to the voice of God. He and his beautiful wife, Michelle, have been married for 35 years. God has blessed them with 2 daughter and 3 grandchildren. Pastor Collins and Michelle have been in Pastoral Ministry for over 32 years.
David & Morgan Turpin
Young Adult Ministry Directors
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Jeff & Dora Linkous
Nursery Ministry Directors
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Damian & Abigal Nimmo
Youth Ministry Directors
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Jim Bohon
Music Minister Director
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Born and raised in Roanoke, VA, he began to play music at the age of four. Jim plays multiple instruments, has been an instructor since 2008, and a Minister of Music since 2010. He believes strongly in vertical worship, and using music to help connect God’s people in life, as well as worship. He currently resides in Christiansburg, VA.
Kathy Ridpath
Children Ministry Director
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Kathy Ridpath is the Children’s Church director for Freedom Fellowship. She has worked in children’s ministries for over 30 years. Before her role at Freedom Fellowship, she has had many roles working with children – Sunday School and Wednesday night teacher, Children’s Church worker, puppeteer as well as participating in children’s dramas. She enjoys teaching and has a passion for children. She lives in Pulaski with her husband, Frankie. She has two children and one grandchild.