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Full Name: Shaun M. King
Family facts:
Shaun resides in Orlando with his wife, Laura, and his two sons, Nathan (7) and Jackson (5). He enjoys weight-lifting, Motown, wrestling with his boys & dates with his wife.
Shaun is in his 17th year of ministry. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Carson-Newman College in 1994, where he double-majored in Religion and Psychology. He earned his Master of Divinity Degree from the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, in Richmond Virginia in 2000. Before coming to College Park, he served 6 years as Senior Pastor at the First Baptist Church of Etowah, Tennessee.
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Susan Deal
Minister of Music
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Favorite Sports Team: Alabama Crimson Tide
Read any good books lately? The Heart of the Artist, by Rory Noland
Family facts:
- Married to Tommy;
- Two sons: Ragan, Junior Church Music major at Samford University;
William, Sophomore Religion major at Samford University
Hobbies: Golf and home renovation
If you weren’t a minister, what would you be? A teacher
If you could meet anyone who would it be? Bryan Jeffery Leech, a contemporary hymn writer
Favorite Soda: Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale
Favorite vacation spot: Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee
What is in your CD player right now? Nickel Creek: Why Should the Fire Die?
What event in the last 15 years still influences you today?
Moving to Florida—seeking God’s will through the decision process; watching our sons mature through a challenging transition while in high school; increased hurricane activity!
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Lucas Dorion
Minister of Students and Activities
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Family Facts:
Lucas is originally from Pensacola, Florida. He is married to Emily Clift Dorion, a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, and a graduate of the University of Tennessee. Emily also attended Emory University, where she earned her Masters of Science in Nursing. Lucas and Emily were married in March of 2004 and have one son named Nash, who was born in July of 2008. Lucas enjoys hanging out with his family and friends, hiking, coffee, and vacations with Emily at the beach.
In May of 2004 Lucas earned an M.Div from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Before Emory, Lucas was a student at Samford University, where he received his B.A. in Religion with a minor in Philosophy. Lucas has served as both a children’s and youth minister in other congregations and worked for several years with Camp WinShape and the WinShape Foundation in Rome, GA. He was most recently on staff at Riverchase Baptist Church in Hoover, AL where he served for 4 years as their Associate Pastor for Education and Administration.
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Cynthia McInvale
Business Manager
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Favorite Sports Team: Duke Blue Devils basketball
Read any good books lately?
- For pleasure - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2nd time)
- For personal growth - Chasing God Serving Man by Tommy Tenney
Family facts:
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Bill and I were married October 22, 2005
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We have 7 children between us: Jordan, Ann Elizabeth, Travis, Trey, Austin, Austin (yes, two Austins!), and Shannon
Hobbies: Instructor for Total Sculpt, reading
If you weren’t a minister, what would you be? A writer
If you could meet anyone who would it be?
There is really no one person that I have always wanted to meet. I think God puts people in our lives He wants there; whether they are permanent or touch us for just an instant, they are in our lives for a reason.
Favorite Soda: I almost never drink it, but when I do – root beer
Favorite vacation spot: Siesta Key, FL and the mountains almost anywhere!
What is in your CD player right now? Tim McGraw’s Greatest Hits
What event in the last 15 years still influences you today?
Losing my oldest son Jordan in a car accident on June 4, 2004; he was 21 years old. Nothing has or ever will again have such an impact on my life.
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Tammy Pugh
Director of
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Favorite Sports Team: I am an LSU fan by marriage
Read any good books lately? Once Upon a Potty, A Potty for Me, and Everyone Poops. Can you tell we are trying to potty train our son?
Family facts:
I met and married my wonderful husband, Galen, here at College Park Baptist. We have been blessed with three sons. Our oldest son, Ethan, passed away in 2004 after a brief but brave battle with cancer. Nathaniel, our second son, is a happy, healthy boy who loves to run, play and sing. Isaac is our baby and he loves everything and everyone!
Hobbies: Cooking, reading, and traveling
If you weren’t a minister, what would you be? A teacher (I taught for 14 years before becoming Director of Children's Ministries at College Park).
If you could meet anyone who would it be? Helen Keller
Favorite Soda: Dr. Pepper
Favorite vacation spot: Salzburg, Austria
What is in your CD player right now? The Best of Pooh and Heffalumps Too
What event in the last 15 years still influences you today?
Serving as a missionary in Tahoe City, California after graduating from college. I learned a lot about myself, God, and His abundant love for all people.
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Debbie Hairel
Director of
Senior Adult Ministries
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Favorite Sports Team: Florida Gators
Read any good books lately?
- When God Whispers Your Name by Max Lucado &
- Woman to Woman by Joyce Meyer
Family facts:
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Married to Bud
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Daughter, Cori
Hobbies: Counted Cross Stitch
If you weren’t a minister, what would you be? A Social Worker
If you could meet anyone who would it be? Maya Angelou
Favorite Soda: Coca-Cola
Favorite vacation spot: Grand Canyon
What is in your CD player right now? Michael Crawford’s, "On Eagle’s Wings"
What event in the last 15 years still influences you today?
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