Our Team
Pastoral Staff
Gary Spooner- Pastor
Pastor of Covenant Church since January 1986, Gary leads the church in pastoral leadership, preaching, and prayer. Gary graduated from the University of Georgia and Reformed Theological Seminary. During seminary, he helped establish a new Presbyterian church near the school and served as co-pastor of that church until 1980. He pastored at Trinity Presbyterian in Dothan, Alabama, before being called to Auburn. Gary and Jill seek to glorify and delight in God in the their marriage, as parents, and as leaders in the Auburn community.
David Dobbs - Pastor of Youth and Families
David and his wife, Helen, moved to Auburn from Southhaven, Mississippi where he served as youth minister at Graceview Presbyterian Church.
"Since I was at RTS (Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS), I have felt a strong call to youth ministry," writes David. "I believe that God has uniquely gifted me in this area, and that I have dedicated my life to this purpose. You can be assured that I am passionate about my job as I do not view it as a mere stepping stone to the pastorate. I love working with kids of all ages and have both experience and a seminary education. God has also given me a wife who is a gifted partner in this ministry and shares the same vision, goals, and joy that I have in working with youth."
David is 34 years old and attended Mississippi State University. He already has 16 years of experience working with youth through Christian camp programs and youth ministries. David's hobbies are playing all sports, particularly tennis, ultimate Frisbee, and chess.
Reformed University Fellowship
Richard Vise
Our Elders
Steve Dowling
Dick Hoisington
Elbert Lee
Jon McDonald
Bob Norman
David Rouse
Gary Spooner
Tom Tillman
Our Deacons and their Areas of Ministry
Kitchen - John Toney, Chairman
Building and Grounds - Mark Slay
Ottis Stephenson
Tom Wadsworth
Logistics - John DiJulio, Bret Missildine, Tom Wadsworth
Nursery - Harry Ward
Mercy - John DiJulio, Mike Speakman
Finance - Treasurer - Shea Tillman
Ottis Stephenson
Harry Ward
Secretary - Ottis Stephenson
Our Staff
Church Secretary - Gloria Jackson
Our Ministry Team Leaders
Children’s Church Coordinator - Janet Wadsworth
Nursery Coordinator - Holly Judd
Missions Team - David Rouse
Women in the Church (WIC)
Board-
Lisa Brantly
Helen Dobbs
Sha Hurst
Evelyn Mickle
Betty Norman
Kim Toney
Janet Wadsworth
Joy Ward
Lisa Wilson
K2 Tog Knitting Group - Laura Dowling, Donna Phillips
Meals for Families - Sha Hurst (Mercy)
Worship and Music - Robin Durbin
Musicians
Betty Norman - Organ
Jane Patterson - Piano
Worship Team
Karen Dowling
Katie Durbin
Rita Grub
Jordan Jensen
Amanda Missildine
Mark Slay
Stuart Spooner
Ottis Stephenson
Robert Taber
Ethan Toney
Covenant Presbyterian Christian School
Kim Toney - Home School Network Coordinator