Jay is the founding and lead pastor of LifePoint Christian Fellowship. He has served as student pastor at churches in Mississippi and as a campus pastor in Virginia.

Jay has a conversational style in teaching the Bible and tries to bring deep spiritual truths to an everyday understanding and application. He has a Masters in Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Liberty University.

Jay is married to Julie and they have 6 children and one daughter-in-law.

Meaningful passage - Colossians 4:5-6

Current book - Misreading Scripture with Individualistic Eyes by E. Randolph Richards and Richard James

People of influence - Andy Stanley and Louie Giglio

Song you love to sing/hear - Death was Arrested

Things I like, but don't really matter - New Orleans Saints, Chicago Cubs, and Mississippi State athletics

Something I like to do - Watch my children do their "thing"

Julie has always been a big part of the ministry at the various churches where her family has served. She has also been quick to use the gifts that God has given her for the benefit of the church. Julie directs the Worship Arts Ministry at LifePoint which includes the creative arts at all of our gatherings from LifePoint Kids to The Point (LifePoint Student gathering) to our Sunday morning experience.

Julie earned her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Mississippi College and has taught public school music, directed children's, youth, and adult choirs and taught Kindermusik. Julie's passion for Jesus and for music is evident as she leads LifePoint to a deeper level of faith expression.

Julie is married to Jay and they have 6 children and one daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, & 2 amazing grandchildren!

Meaningful passage -Psalm 37

Impactful book -Healing for Damaged Emotions (David Seamands), Redeeming Love (Francine Rivers), Never Say No (Mark & Jan Foreman)

People of influence -Ann Voskamp, Christy Nockels, LaRose Allmon

Song you love to sing/hear -"My Jesus, I Love Thee"

Things I like, but don't really matter -Good coffee with good creamer

Something I like to do -Sing, play basketball, garden, hike, be with my husband & my children, & my absolutely beautiful grandson!

Carlton has always enjoyed working with and mentoring young people. His work at the CPC has given him an opportunity to connect churches and communities. Now he is putting those passions to work at LifePoint as he directs our ministry to students and their families.

Carlton is graduate of Old Dominion University and is currently continuing his education through Liberty Baptist Theological  Seminary. He is married to Jennifer and they have two children.

Meaningful passage -James 1:2-4 

Impactful book - Multiply by Francis Chan, Letter to the Church by Franic Chan & Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson

People of influence - MLK, Tony Evans, Francis Chan

Song you love to sing/hear -See A Victory

Things I like, but don't really matter - Ravens, Lakers, & Boxing

Something I like to do - Cook and spend time with my wife and children

Laura has been invested in LifePoint from the very beginning, but in November 2018 she joined the staff to help with administrative needs. Her organizational skills have been instrumental in helping LifePoint stay focused on those things that matter most.

Laura is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio where she met her husband Todd. They have 4 children.

Meaningful passage - Philippians 4:4-8

Impactful book - The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

People of influence - Regular people who try to live out their faith.

Song you love to sing/hear -Forgiven by Crowder

Things I like, but don't really matter -Boxer dogs and word games

Something I like to do -Make (and eat!) pizza and listen to my kids make music.