Leadership

Pastor & Staff

Rev. Carson Thaxton

Pastor

Carson Thaxton has been the pastor of Cokes Chapel UMC since July 2021. He is married to Kathryn and has three children. Pastor Carson would love to meet you at church this Sunday! You can also reach him by email below.

Brenda Minter

Office Administrator

Brenda Minter has been Office Administrator at Cokes Chapel UMC since November 2019.  Brenda is married to Lewis and between the two of them they have four children and four granddaughters.   Brenda can be reached at the church office at 770-253-6052 or at the email below.

Misty Smith

Choir Director and Ministry Assistant

Misty Smith has been Choir Director and Ministry Assistant at Cokes Chapel for the last year.  She is married to David and has four children.  Misty would love for you to join her in the choir or help with Children's Ministry.  Reach out to Misty below if you are interested in her ministries.

Kristin McCoy and Amber moore

Cokes Chapel Childcare 

Kristin McCoy (picture left) and Amber Moore (picture right) serve as the Director and Assistant Director of Cokes Chapel Childcare Center. They have a passion for serving children and their families and connecting with the community in all kinds of fun and meaningful ways. 

Brenda Hanes

Organist and Worship coordinator

Brenda Hanes has been a member and the church organist since 2003.  She is married to Ernie and they have 2 sons and 5 grandchildren.  Brenda loves Jesus and her Cokes Chapel Family.  

MARCIA SMITH

FINANCIAL BOOKKEEPER

Marcia Smith is the bookkeeper for both Cokes Chapel Childcare and Church.  She serves with her heart for Jesus and the church.

Richie Beam

Custodian

Richie has a long history with Cokes Chapel and takes great pride in taking care of our facilities.