Meet Our Staff

Serving Christ and His Church together.

Ryan Napalo

Bishop

Billy West

Senior's Pastor

Freda Mitchell

Administrative Assistant

Sybil Thompson

Administrative Assistant

Zach Poindexter

Discipleship Ministries

Men's Ministries

Jennifer Napalo

Women's Ministries

Michelle Clouse

Children's Ministry

Logan Abel

Jr. High Ministry

Lindy Poindexter

High School Ministry

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Leadership

Pastoral & Executive Roles

Reports to Maturity Leader: Pastor Ryan Napalo
Senior Pastor: Bishop Ryan Napalo
Administrative Secretary: Jennifer Napalo
Board of Directors: Bishop Ryan Napalo (Chair), Mike Mitchell, Carlton Green, Paul Green, Darrel Grimes, Greg Lambert, Dewayne Winter, John Young Sr., John Young Jr., Robbie Harris, Freda Mitchell, Sybil Thompson
Seniors Pastor: Bishop Billy West
Bishops: Ryan Napalo, Billy West, & Wayne Thorn
Licensed Ministers: Barry West, Hal Johnson
Deacons: Carlton Green, Paul Green, Darrel Grimes, Robbie Harris, John Young Sr., John Young Jr., Dewayne Winter
Church Clerk & Bulletin: Sybil Thompson
Secretary & Treasurer: Freda Mitchell
Assistant Secretary: Sybil Thompson

Communications Team

Lead: Dorinda Lambert
Abby Lincoln
Alex Roberson
Shakeria Gardner

Ministries

Discipleship Ministries Director

Zachary Poindexter

Website Administrator

Bishop Ryan Napalo

Church Decorations

Katelyn Speaks

Youth Directors

Junior High: Logan Abel
High School: Lindy Poindexter

Women’s Ministries

Jennifer Napalo

Men’s Ministries

Zachary Poindexter

Children’s Ministries

Michelle Clouse

Senior Ministries Directors

Billy West, Hal Johnson

Committees

Pastor Appreciation Committee

Sybil Thompson, Michelle Clouse, Tammy Cherry, Elizabeth Izard, Kathy West, Katelyn Speaks

Cemetery Committee

Bishop Ryan Napalo, Mike Mitchell, Carlton Green, and UG Board of Directors

District Leader

Ryan Napalo

Membership & Education

Reports to Membership Leader

Leader: Brother Mike Mitchell

Church Property Maintenance

Mike Mitchell, Carlton Green, & Mark Carpenter

Ushers

Chief Usher: Mike Mitchell

Ushers: Carlton Green, Farin Wilbanks, Dewayne Winter, John Young Sr.

Christian Education

Director of Christian Education: Mike Mitchell

Sunday School Secretary: Donna White

Teachers: Farin Wilbanks, Teresa Wilbanks, Matthew Mitchell, Kim Harris, Billy West, Lindy Abel, Charlotte Green

Attendance & Records

Attendance: Jennifer Napalo

Church Literature & Historian: Sybil Thompson

Worship & Technology

Reports to Magnification Leader

Leader: Darrel Grimes

Worship & Magnification

Leaders: Darrel Grimes & Lindy Abel

Worship Team: Jennifer Napalo, Kim Harris, Ronnie Harris, John Young Jr., Keisha Grimes, Ella Grace Mitchell, Kayla Mitchell, Hunter Cherry, Jason Green

Audio/Video & Streaming

Audio/Video Engineer & Coordinator: Ronnie Harris & Ryan Napalo

Audio Engineer: Zachary Poindexter

Video & Projection Engineer: Barry West

Live Stream: Zachary Poindexter

Facilities Use

Note: Anyone needing to use the facilities please contact Sybil Thompson or book online. Those using the facilities are responsible for the supervision and cleanup of all activities.

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The Confidence We Have is the Confidence We Keep

Believers who invest their hearts, time, families, and finances in a local church deserve confidence in its leadership. At Union Grove, that confidence is safeguarded through clear guidance, accountable governance, and apostolic covering.

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1) We Are Guided by Pastors

The Senior Pastor provides spiritual direction and leads the pastoral team. Together with Campus Pastors, he oversees day-to-day ministry and the church’s spiritual life.

Senior Pastor: Bishop Ryan Napalo
Bishops: Ryan Napalo, Billy West, & Wayne Thorn
Licensed Ministers: Barry West, Hal Johnson

2) We Are Protected by a Corporate Board

Our Board of Directors—trusted members of the congregation—steward finances, facilities, and provide counsel on major commitments. They function as non-staff elders to ensure transparency and accountability.

Board of Directors

Bishop Ryan Napalo (Chair)
Mike Mitchell
Carlton Green
Paul Green
Darrel Grimes
Dewayne Winter
John Young Sr.
John Young Jr.
Robbie Harris
Greg Lambert
Freda Mitchell
Sybil Thompson

3) We Are Strengthened by Bishops & Presbyters

Our church is covered by nationally respected leaders who provide spiritual protection and may assist with accountability matters upon request. These leaders serve as apostolic elders beyond the local level.

LA/MS Regional Bishop: Bishop Clint Knowles
North American Presbyter: Bishop Brian Sutton
Presiding Bishop: Bishop Tim Coalter

Through pastoral guidance, accountable governance, and apostolic covering, we strive to ensure that the confidence you place in this church is confidence you can keep.

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