Rev. Hannah Attaway, Senior Pastor

Hannah is originally from Birmingham, Alabama (Roll Tide!), and she graduated from Western Kentucky University with her Bachelor’s degree before earning her Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity (Samford University). She and her husband Edwin served churches in New York State, Kentucky, and Alabama before they came to Memphis. Hannah and Edwin have three delightful kids together. Hannah is passionate about equipping the people of the local church to become mature, multiplying disciples and ministers of the Gospel of grace.

Dee Dee Brinkman, Church Administrator

DeeDee grew up in Memphis and studied at Crichton College. She is passionate about Women’s Ministries, including the Extraordinary Women’s Conference and Women of Faith. DeeDee loves spending time outdoors, reading, painting, laughing with family and friends, and relaxing at the beach. She and her husband have two boys.

Bettye Sue Johnston, Music Ministry

Bettye Sue grew up in Memphis, graduated from Rhodes College with a B.A. in music education in 1981, and received a Master’s in education from the University of Memphis in 1993. She is a retired English teacher and school librarian. Bettye Sue loves reading, playing trivia, spending time with her family, and going to Memphis Grizzlies games.

Brian Heverly, Youth Ministry

Brian was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and grew up in Annapolis, Maryland. He first attended Towson University and graduated from Lee University where our students have attended The Great Escape summer retreat for years. He enjoys reading, playing video games, working out, and watching movies. One of his secret talents is baking cakes.

Kathryn Miskell, Communications

Kathryn was raised in Memphis and graduated from The University of Memphis in 1992 with a degree in Fine Arts. She has worked in design & communication and began working at Woodland in 2000. Kathryn and her husband have two grown boys. She is involved in Women’s Ministry and Children’s Ministry at Woodland and active in the Sea Isle Park community.