Leadership
Pastors & Staff
SENIOR PASTOR
Paul Kendall
Paul serves as lead pastor of United Family Church and is passionate about strengthening families, equipping leaders, and helping pastors overcome the challenges of ministry.
Paul attended Southeastern University and later completed his undergraduate studies at Vision Christian Bible College & Seminary, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Ministry. He is currently pursuing advanced graduate studies toward a Master’s degree in Ministry Leadership and a Doctor of Ministry.
Paul is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), a Board Certified Life Coach through the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC), and a member of the Assemblies of God Coaching (AGC). He is also a licensed and ordained minister with the Assemblies of God.
Associate Pastor
Evie Kendall
Evie is an ordained minister and counseled side-by-side with Pastor Paul for over 20 years before going to work for Novant Medical Center where she serves as the Manager of Guest and Volunteer Services.
Paul and Evie have been married for 41 years and have two children, Alex and Rene’, as well as a wonderful son-in-law, Austin (married to Rene’), daughter-in-law, Katelyn (married to Alex), and three precious granddaughters, Hope and Ella (daughters of Rene’ & Austin) and Madelyn (“Maddie” daughter of Alex & Katelyn).
Children's Director
Monica Barker
Monica has a love for children and teaching them about God. She has a bachelor’s degree in applied behavioral Science from Ashford University and is continuing her studies in ministry leadership.
Youth Pastor
Chad Becker
Pastor Chad is a licensed and ordained Assemblies of God minister. His hobbies include firefighting, aquariums, and bowling. He loves God and loves people.
Pastor Chad received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Youth Ministry from University of Valley Forge in 2011. He is from a small town in Pennsylvania and his favorite bible verse comes out of Ezekiel 36 where God describes how he will restore the nation of Israel to himself and states in verse 26, “and I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender responsive heart.
Nursery Teacher
Catherine Sigmon
Catherine is a mom with over 20 years experience in childcare. With a passion for infant and childcare, Catherine doesn’t just baby-sit our little ones, she actually incorporates a Bible lesson and, for those old enough, a craft to help them remember what they learned.
Teaching Pastor
Sonny Pyatt
Discipleship Pastor
Greg Blackburn
Greg has over 22 years of ministerial experience, having served multiple churches as a children’s, youth and family pastor. He has specialized in teaching small groups and discipleship groups for all ages. He has taught Christian education classes at Lee University (Cleveland, TN), a Christian school, and summer elementary and teen camps. He holds a Master’s Degree in Youth and Family Ministry and Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education. Greg was a licensed minister in the Church of God for over 20 years and now holds credentials as a licensed and ordained minister from United Family Church.
Greg and his wife Dedie have been married over 25 years. They have two children, Elijah and Angelica.
Worship & Service Director
Rene' Bailey
Rene’ Bailey has been a part of the UFC team from the very first service. She has experienced a love for worship as early as her mind can remember. As a child, she was taught the authentic nature of God’s heart by the example of her family who included her in leading corporate worship. Rene’ partners with members of CFC who have a desire to use their ministry gift in the area of worship by singing and playing instruments. She leads our Sunday morning worship service and collaborates with our Staff, Board & Elders to create a worship space that is a cross-generational experience where all feel welcomed. Rene’ is married to Austin Bailey and together they have two precious girls, Hope and Ella.
Pastor's Assistant & Finance Director
Sherri McBride
Sherri has a heart for ministry and serves as the Pastor’s Assistant. She has worked for the church since 2016 also heads up the ushers & greeting ministries with her husband, Michael.
Sherri and Michael have four children and three grandchildren.
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