David & Kim Ramsey
Children's Pastors
David is a licensed minister with the UPCI and has been the director of Calvary's children's ministry for 3 years. His prior experience includes 17 years as a children's pastor, 9 years of teaching Sunday School classes. 6 years of bus ministry and international kids revivals. Kim's previous experience includes 25 years of praise singing, 10 years of tutoring at-risk children and 15 years of children's choir, as well as assisting David with pastoring children. Together, David & Kim have co-authored tracts and 4 Sunday School curriculum books. One of the most notable contributions made by David & Kim was the foundation of "Street RAGE (Reaching A Generation Effectively)". Street RAGE has been active in Jonesboro for 3 years, and reaches out to lower-income families. Street RAGE sets up a stage in the Cedar Heights neighborhood every Saturday. They sing, teach and reach out to the inner city children. Before coming to Jonesboro, the Ramsey's hosted Street RAGE in Blytheville for 17 years.
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Terry Ross
Bus Ministry Director / Board Member
Terry has attended Calvary for several years now, and together with his wife, Bobbie, they reach out to the children of Jonesboro and make sure they have a way to get to church.
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Pam Qualls
Puppets Director
Pam has been involved in the puppets ministry for 15 years now, assisted by her son, Derek. Together Pam & Derek bring the Praisin' Puppets to the city of Jonesboro, serving as entertainment for the annual Hytrol Christmas dinner as well as various other community events.
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Amara Yancey
Pastor's Assistant
B.S. Philosophy & Political Science from Arkansas State University, married to Joseph Yancey and mother to a darling baby boy, Graham. Amara assists the pastors with daily schedules, church planning and administration. Amara has attended Calvary for 3 years now and loves working with the staff at Calvary.
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Janelle Morris
Treasurer
B.S. Business Administration from Arkansas State University, currently teaches 2-3 year old Sunday School class. Has attended Calvary since childhood and is an integral part of the office staff. Janelle manages all the finances and financial records of the church, as well as assists the pastors in any capacity.
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Jimmy & Elizabeth O'Neil
Young Adults Leaders
Jimmy has a B.S. in Business Administration of Arkansas State University and Elizabeth is a social work major, set to graduate in May 2010. They have a beautiful baby girl, Ella Violet, and are expecting a second angel, Anna Kate, in May 2010. Together, Jimmy & Elizabeth oversee the Young Adults ministry at Calvary. They help the young adults reach into the community, grow spiritually and lead active lives for Jesus Christ. Jimmy & Elizabeth are actively involved at Calvary. Jimmy works in the Media Department and Elizabeth sings with the Ensemble.
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Shannon O'Neil
Campus Ministry International
Shannon O'Neil leads the CMI(ASU Chapter) group in worship and Bible lessons every Tuesday night on the ASU campus. Shannon is a biology/pre-med major at Arkansas State University.
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Carey Keith
Campus Ministry International
Carey works with Shannon in planning events for CMI(ASU Chapter). Carey is an education major at Arkansas State University.
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Justin & Tara Frederick
Youth Leaders
Justin & Tara have been married for 4 years and have 2 beautiful girls, Emma Grace & Sadie Rose. Justin is a licensed minister with the UPCI and Tara is a mid-level education major at ASU. Together they work with Calvary's youth, preparing this NEXT generation to live for Christ passionately, spread the Gospel boldly, and love others unconditionally.
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Leon & Annette Hurst
Elder Care Leaders
Leon is a lifetime member of Calvary, having served the church in many different capacities for over 50 years. Together with his wife Annette, they work with the elderly saints of Calvary. They also oversee the outreach activities of Calvary's elder saints and work to integrate them into the 21st century church.
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Joseph Yancey
Media/Technology Director
Joseph comes to us with a B.S. in Management of Information Systems from Arkansas State University. He has been at Calvary helping minister to our city through media and the web for the past 5 years. Joseph is married to Amara Yancey and is father to John Graham Yancey.
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Jess & Rachelle Gay
Single's Directors / Board Member
Jess & Rachelle Gay transferred to Calvary in 2008 and have been hard at work since! Married for 12 years and blessed with 4 children, they are a great asset to our team. Rachelle sings with the Ensemble and Jess assists with hospital visitations and leading service. They also work with the Single's Ministry to lead and direct them into personal revival.
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