Staff

Craig Yates, Preaching & Disciple Making Pastor
Began on Staff: November 2004
My Family: Wife- Cathy; daughter- Kayla , TJ (son-in-law) & Emme, Tate and Elijah (grandkids); daughter- Anne
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite Verse: Galatians 6:9 “Let us not be weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hilton Head & Destin
Fun Things I Enjoy: Basketball, tennis, weight-lifting, hiking, cycling
Pet(s): dog- Lanie (Yorkie-poo)
Greatest Indulgence: Sweet Tea & Cracker Barrel
E-mail: cyates@broadwaychristian.com
Mark Dunn, Preaching & Outreach Pastor
Began on Staff: September 2018
My Family: Wife- Cathy, Children- Max & Morgan, Daughter-in-law- Sarah
Favorite Movie: Matrix, Braveheart, Elf, & Ghostbusters
Favorite Verse: Ephesians 2:10- "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." and John 17:22-23-" I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— 23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me."
Favorite Vacation Spot: Marco Island, San Diego, New York, Israel
Fun Things I Enjoy: seriously, like almost everything
Pet(s): not anymore
Greatest Indulgence: OLD MARK= giant bag of peanut M&M, NEW MARK=vegan donuts and vegan cinnamon rolls
E-mail: mdunn@broadwaychristian.com
Douglas Piatt, Executive Minister
Began on Staff: August 14, 2011
My Family: Wife- Jane and 2 boys- Sean & Brandon
Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Verse: Psalm 103:12 “He has removed our sins as far from us as East is from the West.” (NLT)
Favorite Vacation Spot: New York City, NY during the Holidays
Fun Things I Enjoy: Working out; working in the yard; playing basketball
Pet(s): dog- Maxx
Greatest Indulgence: White Chocolate Mocha (Starbucks)
E-mail: dpiatt@broadwaychristian.com
Cameron Egger, Student Minister
Began on Staff: April 2017
My Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina
Favorite Movie: Into the Wild
Favorite Verse: "The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
Favorite Vacation Spot: Pawleys Island, SC
Fun Things I Enjoy: Hiking/camping, reading, learning about different cultures, music that nobody really knows about, quality time with others (and food)
Greatest Indulgence: Bold, black coffee and Chipotle
E-mail: cegger@broadwaychristian.com
Tulla Hunt, Children’s Minister
Began on Staff: May 2015
My Family:  Husband- Adam, Children- Adam Jr. & Ryan
Favorite Movie: The Blind Side & Remember the Titans
Favorite Verse: 1Corinthians 16:13-14 “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.”
Favorite Vacation Spot: Sandestin, Florida
Fun Things I Enjoy: reading, spending time with my family
Pet(s):  Buddy the crazy dog
Greatest Indulgence:  chocolate
E-mail: thunt@broadwaychristian.com
Mark Deakins, Worship Minister
Began on Staff: January 3, 2010
My Family: Sandra, wife; Preston and Lauren Deakins, son and daughter-in-law and an adorable baby grandson named Paul Mark
Favorite Movie: Fried Green Tomatoes
Favorite Verse: 2 Samuel 24:24b “I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God anything (burnt offerings) that cost me nothing.”
Favorite Vacation Spot: Carribean
Fun Things I Enjoy: landscaping, mowing grass, reading
Pet(s): Aki (A key)- an Egyptian Mau (cat)
Greatest Indulgence: Snickers Candy bars
E-mail: mdeakins2012@gmail.com
Spencer Barrios, Worship Minister
Began on Staff: December 2017
My Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Favorite Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
Favorite Verse: "For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. So all of us who have had the veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord, who is the Spirit makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into his glorious image." 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Favorite Vacation Spot: Any place with the people that mean the most to me (but preferably the beach)
Fun Things I Enjoy: Fitness, Ultimate Frisbee, New Orleans Saints football, outdoor activities, a good burger, and being around people I love.
Greatest Indulgence: Chipotle
E-mail: sbarrios@broadwaychristian.com
Dave Congleton, A/V Tech
Began on Staff: April 2016
My Family: Wife: Jennifer, Daughter: Savannah, Son: Jacob
Favorite Movie: The Blindside and Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Favorite Verse: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phillipians 4:13
Favorite Vacation Spot: Any beach
Fun Things I Enjoy: Family, UK sports and live music
Greatest Indulgence: Ice cream and Mountain Dew
E-mail: dcongleton@broadwaychristian.com
Kelli Herrera, Creative Director
Began on Staff: March 2011
My Family:  my husband & best friend- Tony, my amazing son- Jaxon & our baby girl- Elliana
Favorite Movie:  Goonies!
Favorite Verse: Deuteronomy 31:8 "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Favorite Vacation Spot: Destin, Florida
Fun Things I Enjoy: family vacations, the rare mani & pedi, watching my son play sports and my daughter dance
Pet(s): not anymore
Greatest Indulgence:  White Chocolate Mochas and Dirt Pudding
E-mail: kherrera@broadwaychristian.com
Christian Gilliam, Ministry Assistant
Began on Staff: August 2015
My Family: My beautiful wife, Whitney and our daughter Norah.
Favorite Movie: Tie between Shawshank Redemption and Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back
Favorite Verse: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-30
Favorite Vacation Spot: Disney World
Fun Things I Enjoy: Playing bass, disc golf, reading nerdy books, and sculpting little monsters out of clay
Pet(s): A Lab-Bassett mix named Sammie
Greatest Indulgence: Little Debbie Snack cakes, specifically Swiss Roll Cakes
E-mail: cgilliam@broadwaychristian.com

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