STAFF
Elijah Hosse
PASTOR
Elijah's heart beats for ministry. He has been involved in churches across the country, pouring his energy into everything from leading Bible studies to preaching from the pulpit. His approach is simple: love God and love people. His passion for understanding the roots of his faith has taken him on academic adventures as well, earning degrees in biblical studies, apologetics, church history, and archaeology. His travels have brought him to far-flung corners of the world, soaking in the richness of different cultures and histories. After living abroad and bouncing around the country, Elijah and his family have found their way back to their hometown of Mt. Juliet.
Not one for grand gestures or flashy displays, Elijah finds fulfillment in the simple moments: a shared meal with loved ones, a conversation with a friend, or a quiet evening at home with his family. He and his wife, Megan have 3 kids: Jackson, Naomi, and Pearl.
BEVERLY BIRDSONG
ADMINISTRATION/FINANCES ASSISTANT
Beverly is originally from Giles County, Tennessee. She graduated from Giles County High School and then received an associate degree from Faulkner University in Huntsville, Alabama. She met her husband Chris in band class in 1986. They dated almost four years and married in August of 1990. She and her family moved to Mt. Juliet in 2006. Beverly and Chris have two grown children, Alex and Autumn, who both live and work in the area.
She enjoys spending time with her family, walking trails, and loving on her sweet Suzie (her little Havanese puppy). She also enjoys teaching Mission Friends on Wednesday nights at Silver Springs. Beverly began serving as church secretary in 2008 and her responsibilities have only increased since! She loves serving her church and considers it a source of great blessings.
AMANDA MURRAY
PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Amanda was born and raised in Nashville, TN. She met her husband, John Michael, in 2004 at Lee University. They have a teenage son named Jacob and two “fur kids”, a dog named Molly and a cat named Bandit. Amanda loves spending time with family, all things Disney, Univ. of TN football, and Mexican food. In her free time, you might find Amanda photographing golden retrievers for a local dog rescue. She has served in many volunteer roles at several churches in the middle TN area and has a strong passion for children and family ministry.
LARRY CASEY
CUSTODIAN/MAINTENANCE
Larry is originally from Kentucky. He moved to Tennessee in 1974. In his younger years, he worked on the farm. One day a young lady, Beverly, visited him while he was working. They proceeded to date for a couple of years, then married in October of 1981. Larry enjoys most outdoor activities—horseback riding, hunting, and fishing. He began serving as church custodian in 2017. Larry does whatever is asked of him plus a little more. He loves giving a helping hand when he sees people in need.