Leadership

Pastor & Staff

Interim

Pastor

 

Jeff Hall

Children's Pastor

Jeff was born here in Knoxville. He came to faith in Christ at the age of 15 and has been growing in that relationship ever since. Jeff attended Johnson Bible College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Media Communications. He is married to Kristina, and they have a daughter named Peyton. He has served churches across the state of Tennessee for the past two decades. Jeff’s desire is to see God be glorified through His’ church and His’ people to be satisfied in Him.

Kay Smith

Pianist

Kay has been the pianist at ABBC since 2025.

Charity Hale

Organist

Charity has been organist at ABBC since 2008.  She is originally from Asheville, NC, but has lived in Tennessee since 1990. She attended Carson-Newman College/University and majored in Church Music and History.  In addition to being an organist, Charity teaches private music lessons and is director/teacher at Tennessee Thinkers and Dreamers homeschool co-op.  Her passion is teaching and helping children.  Her hobbies include reading, crafting, and spending time with her family and friends.

Abbey bickers

Administrative Assistant 

Abbey joined the ABBC team in December of 2024. She is originally from south Florida, but has called Tennessee home since 2019. She graduated from Roane State with a degree in Computer Art and Design. Her and her husband enjoy going on walks with their Golden Doodle, Silas. 

John Reed

Media Coordinator

John has been in Media production since 2002. He started as a volunteer at ABBC and was hired as coordinator in 2024. In his spare time he likes to hike and do nature photography.