Malone Morris
Senior Pastor
Pastor Malone is married to Kristin and they are the proud parents of four children: Avery, Atticus, Harper, and Maddox. He served in the US Navy and he is a graduate of Toccoa Falls College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Malone was called to serve on staff at West Acres in 2017 as the Pastor of Discipleship and Missions and became Senior Pastor in July 2021. His desire is to serve Christ and finish well.
Contact: malone@westacres.org
Senior Pastor
Pastor Malone is married to Kristin and they are the proud parents of four children: Avery, Atticus, Harper, and Maddox. He served in the US Navy and he is a graduate of Toccoa Falls College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Malone was called to serve on staff at West Acres in 2017 as the Pastor of Discipleship and Missions and became Senior Pastor in July 2021. His desire is to serve Christ and finish well.
Contact: malone@westacres.org
Josh Heath
Executive Pastor
Josh has served on the staff at West Acres since 2008. He and his wife Mandi were married in 2000, and they have two beautiful daughters: Carson and Kendall. Josh is a graduate of Samford University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Josh enjoys sports and loves spending time with his family. His favorite verse is Romans 5:8 – but God shows us his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Contact: josh@westacres.org
Executive Pastor
Josh has served on the staff at West Acres since 2008. He and his wife Mandi were married in 2000, and they have two beautiful daughters: Carson and Kendall. Josh is a graduate of Samford University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Josh enjoys sports and loves spending time with his family. His favorite verse is Romans 5:8 – but God shows us his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Contact: josh@westacres.org
Robert Neff
Pastor of Music and Worship
Robert is originally from Wellington Kansas and is a graduate of Friends University in Wichita and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Robert and his wife, Lisa, have been married since May of 1998 and have two children: Keaton and Rosalyn. He was called to serve at West Acres in 2014. Robert loves spending time with his family and restoring his old pick-up. His life verse is Psalm 91:2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Contact: rob@westacres.org
Pastor of Music and Worship
Robert is originally from Wellington Kansas and is a graduate of Friends University in Wichita and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Robert and his wife, Lisa, have been married since May of 1998 and have two children: Keaton and Rosalyn. He was called to serve at West Acres in 2014. Robert loves spending time with his family and restoring his old pick-up. His life verse is Psalm 91:2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Contact: rob@westacres.org
Alex Gonzalez
Pastor of Discipleship and Missions
Alex is married to his high school sweetheart, Tracy. They have 3 grown sons, 3 great daughter in-laws and 8 grandchildren. He is a graduate of both Columbia International University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He joined the staff as the Pastor of Discipleship and Missions in August of 2022. His life verse is Phil. 1:6.
Contact: alex@westacres.org
Pastor of Discipleship and Missions
Alex is married to his high school sweetheart, Tracy. They have 3 grown sons, 3 great daughter in-laws and 8 grandchildren. He is a graduate of both Columbia International University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He joined the staff as the Pastor of Discipleship and Missions in August of 2022. His life verse is Phil. 1:6.
Contact: alex@westacres.org
James Barnes
Pastor to Students
My family has been at West Acres for over 20 years, and I am thankful to be serving at the church where I grew up. My wife and I were married on April 24, 2022. I graduated from North Greenville University and I am currently pursuing my Masters of Divinity degree from Midwestern Theological Seminary. I am passionate about music, coffee, theology, and have a heart-cry to see students fall in love with the Lord and know the truth of the scriptures.
Contact: james@westacres.org
Pastor to Students
My family has been at West Acres for over 20 years, and I am thankful to be serving at the church where I grew up. My wife and I were married on April 24, 2022. I graduated from North Greenville University and I am currently pursuing my Masters of Divinity degree from Midwestern Theological Seminary. I am passionate about music, coffee, theology, and have a heart-cry to see students fall in love with the Lord and know the truth of the scriptures.
Contact: james@westacres.org
Peter Johnston
Pastor to Children
Peter joined the staff at West Acres on Easter Sunday, 2021. He is originally from Hampton GA & graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2009 and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2016. Before West Acres, he served as a Children’s Pastor in three other churches in Georgia & Louisiana. Peter married the love of his life, Maudie, in a small wedding in May of 2020. When he is not serving at church Peter enjoys reading, watching Netflix with his wife, and listening to podcasts while riding his bike.
Contact: peter@westacres.org
Pastor to Children
Peter joined the staff at West Acres on Easter Sunday, 2021. He is originally from Hampton GA & graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2009 and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2016. Before West Acres, he served as a Children’s Pastor in three other churches in Georgia & Louisiana. Peter married the love of his life, Maudie, in a small wedding in May of 2020. When he is not serving at church Peter enjoys reading, watching Netflix with his wife, and listening to podcasts while riding his bike.
Contact: peter@westacres.org
WABC Staff
Jesse Moore - Director of Media and Communications
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Tim Jordan - Facilities Manager
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Julie Wood - Administrative Assistant of Finance
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Mary Whittle - Administrative Assistant for Administration and Music
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Lisa Fearneyhough - Administrative Assistant to Education
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Mandi Heath - Administrative Assistant to Children
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Melanie Curry - Administrative Assistant
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Cathie Rich - Preschool Director
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Johnny Pooser - Custodian
Derrick Flanigan - Custodian
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Tim Jordan - Facilities Manager
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Julie Wood - Administrative Assistant of Finance
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Mary Whittle - Administrative Assistant for Administration and Music
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Lisa Fearneyhough - Administrative Assistant to Education
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Mandi Heath - Administrative Assistant to Children
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Melanie Curry - Administrative Assistant
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Cathie Rich - Preschool Director
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Johnny Pooser - Custodian
Derrick Flanigan - Custodian