Leadership

Pastor Doug served at Alice Bell Baptist Church in 1996-2001.  He is glad to be back to help the church during this transition of looking for a new pastor.  He often says he is a bridge, someone who is between the past pastor and the new pastor who will come.  He and his wife, Debbie, have 2 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 precious great grandchildren.  They have one grandson who is serving a church in East Tennessee as Minister to Students and another grandson serving in Mozambique as a missionary.  Since his retirement, he has served several churches as interim and have enjoyed getting to know the people at these churches. He would like to invite you to come and join us in worship and Bible Study, as the Lord is doing something special at Alice Bell and would love for you to be a part of it.  There is a place of service waiting for you.   

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 has been the pianist at ABBC since 2025 and is a life-long resident of Knoxville. She is married to Ed (Sonny), a proud mother of four beautiful children, grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of three with one on the way.  Spending time with family and friends and reading are some of her favorite things to do.  She is thankful to serve the Lord at Alice Bell Baptist Church as pianist and looks forward to making new friends here as well. 

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 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 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.