Milledge Avenue Baptist Church - Athens, GA: Our Staff

Our Staff


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Dr. Edward Bolen Senior Pastor Edward joined the staff of Milledge as Senior Pastor in March 1997. His vision for ministry is to help people to deepen their relationship with Christ, to equip people for their unique calling and to enjoy life. His joy is to serve beyond the walls of the church with his community of faith, building authentic relationships through novel ministries. Dr. Ginny Dempsey Associate Pastor for Students Dr. Ginny Dempsey, a native Athenian, joined the Milledge Avenue staff as Associate Pastor for Students in May of 2014. Ginny earned a Bachelor of Arts from Shorter College, a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, a Masters of Teaching from Piedmont College, and a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary. Rev. Tom Eggleston Minister of Music Tom Eggleston was born in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. He received his high school diploma at Prytania Private High School in New Orleans, LA; his Bachelor of Music Education degree from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS; and a Master of Church Music degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Dr. Nathan Byrd Minister for Older Adults Nathan's family have been members of MABC since they moved to Athens in 2000. He is married to Karen, a middle school Social Studies teacher in nearby Walton County. Karen has served MABC as our organist. They have three children. Nat is a graduate student in Physics at Virginia Tech. Nick, one of our Music Scholars, is a Music Business major at UGA. Karlie is a student in Oconee County.
Sarah Pledger Nursery Coordinator Sarah Pledger has been nursery coordinator at MABC for 11 years and currently in her 14th year of teaching, 12 which have been in Hall County teaching elementary students. She holds a specialist degree in education with endorsements in math, ESOL, and currently working on gifted endorsement.
Carrie Hayes Office Manager Carrie Hayes, our Office Manager, came to MABC in February 2012. Carrie has an Associate of Arts Degree in Management Studies from the University of Maryland.			Susan McCullough Financial Secretary Susan started in April 2012. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from UGA and is currently working on her Masters of Public Administration from Valdosta State University.