Our Staff

Dr. Bill Crank
Senior Pastor

Pastor Bill and his wife Loraine come to this area with a real burden to plant a dynamic church filled with worshippers. Both he and Loraine grew up in Christian families that modeled family worship and they desire to see a Family Church here in Cartersville. They have been married since 1974 with four children and twelve grandchildren. Pastor Bill earned his doctorate in the area of Biblical Studies and Theology with his dissertation in Biblical Worship. He served on the Free Will Baptist State Mission Board in Illinois and pastored a church there for 10 years. Their passion is to see a contagious fellowship of believers come together to form a life changing church through the Cartersville Family Church.

Keith Bohannon
Worship Leader

Keith has a true heart for worship.  He is a proficient song writer and gifted vocalist.  God has delivered him from many things in his past and this is reflected in his leading of worship.  His calling in this area are God given and thus his desire to lead people into genuine worship is his passion.  His music is designed to bring glory to the Lord Jesus Christ.  His wife, Rhonda, helps to design our PowerPoint presentations.

Visit our Worship Team page.

Paul Picklesimer
Children’s Ministry

Paul comes with a real desire to reach the youth of this area and see them grow into godliness.  His passion is to see them find their purpose through a purpose driven youth ministry.   Having a young family himself, he knows firsthand the need to training the children of today and equipping them for life.  With the assistance of his wife, Shelley, he works to plan exciting and worshipful events to teach and lead the children of the church to closer relationships with God.  Shelley also directs our nursery, and is always looking for people willing to serve.

Visit our Children's Connection page.

Stacey Bern
Teen’s Ministry & Drama Leader

Stacey comes to our church with a great wealth of experience and background in the area of worship drama.  She is looking to incorporate many of our worshippers in this ministry as well.  When not acting or directing, Stacey has a passion for teaching the teenagers how to go from children to young adults in a Godly way.  She desires to help them adjust to life as a teen emerging into the world on their own while not forgetting how important Jesus is to their lives.

Visit our Student Connection page.

Chris Bern

Chris brings passion and enthusiasm to the church, always seeking to incorporate new ideas.  He opens and closes our services, so if you have any announcements, he's your man.  He is also the church's webmaster.