Though they met in Colorado, Jordan hails from California and his wife Holly is a Hoosier. Jordan is an Anglican Priest and holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Western Seminary emphasizing Pastoral Presence & Christian Imagination through the lens and legacy of Eugene Peterson. He also has a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Leadership from Spring Arbor University.

Jordan’s pastoral experience spans two decades across churches in the evangelical, charismatic, contemplative, and sacramental traditions. Holly is the founder of Origins Counseling in Alpharetta and specializes in trauma therapy. They have 3 wonderful kids – Makenna (15), Brooklyn (12), and Noah (9).

To get a sense of Jordan’s story, theology, and pastoral imagination, you can read his dissertation on the pastoral journey called Becoming a Shepherd.

Noel is trying to experience every time zone after living and working in Texas and Oregon before his family’s move to Georgia. He brings a rich background to his role, blending prior experiences as a pastor, non-profit leader, consultant, community developer, and designer. He has theological training from Fuller Seminary and the Vineyard Institute and holds a graduate degree in Organizational Leadership from Western Oregon University.

Noel is married to Kate and is the dad to Lucy and Mollie. He has a passion for Texas barbecue, will always join you for a round of golf (both disc and traditional!), and loves to host game nights. Noel cherishes exploring the world with his family and, as a musician at heart, secretly harbors a dream of forming a 90s cover band.

Morgan loves creating opportunities for relational and spiritual growth at The Parish. Whether it’s for church or in her personal life, Morgan loves crafting spaces where people feel seen, known, and loved. She enjoys pouring her heart into building community through House Churches, classes, and groups at The Parish. Morgan is currently attending the Renovaré Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation.

Morgan and her husband Eric both grew up in Florida, and met while attending Stetson University. They spent the early part of their marriage building community in a small church and serving together in ministry. They have one son, EJ, and two dogs, Macy and Cody. As a couple, they share a love for coffee, conversation, and the local church. As a family they enjoy playing board games, exploring new restaurants, and going to the beach.

Sarah is proud to have been an Alpharettan for most of her life, having moved to the area as a young child. She attended Samford University where she received a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She taught in public and private elementary schools for eight years before transitioning to full-time mom with her young children.

Sarah feels called to help children know more of God’s deep love for them so they can live with confidence and joy.

She and her husband Ryan have three sons – Jacob, David, and Sam. As a family they enjoy playing games, watching movies, and being outside – especially hiking and camping in the North Georgia mountains.

Georgia (Forsyth County) is where Shannon has lived for the better part of the past 20 years. But Tennessee is where her roots are, and Ohio is in her bones. Her first 20 years orbited around Lipscomb University in Nashville, where she attended the campus school from first through twelfth grades, met her husband, John, and then graduated from the university with a BS in Elementary Education.  

Raising and educating her four children has been her vocation prior to joining the Parish staff. She comes from long line of teachers, pastors, preachers, and elders. She brings her formal equipping as an educator, accrued wisdom as mother, and a shepherd’s heart to the families and children of our church. When she’s not engaged in church work, you’re likely to find her in her garden with dirty hands and a happy heart. One day, she dreams of not just shepherding people but sheep as well.

David and his wife, Keely, are happiest in a hammock in the springtime. If you can’t find them outside, they’re likely at home reading, cooking, napping, or playing piano together. After getting married in 2015, they moved to Atlanta (and later Alpharetta), where David teaches at Mount Pisgah Christian School and Keely works as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. They welcomed their son, McCabe, in 2024.

As the youngest of four in a musical family, David grew up with a love for music. His mom fondly recalls stories of baby Dave whistling hymns in the church pew while the rest of the family smiled and sang along. From those humble roots, he has been leading worship in churches most of his life, now sharing that passion with McCabe as they explore music together.

Lauren loves filling her twelve-foot table with family, friends, and whoever hears there’s food. Born in Texas, she spent her childhood moving all over the country before settling in Georgia at age ten, and she’s been running its hills ever since. Lauren and her husband, Jonathan, have four awesome kids and a daughter-in-law: Titus (22), his wife Carsyn, Britt (20), Bronwyn (18), and Helen (16). As a family of musicians, there’s almost always an instrument playing somewhere in the house and often an impromptu burst of four-part harmony.

Whether it is listening to someone’s story, laughing over life’s absurdities, or holding space for tears, Lauren is passionate about offering presence and paying attention to what God is up to in her own life and in the lives of those around her. Lauren has served churches in a variety of leadership roles for over 20 years and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity from Western Theological Seminary.