Spencer JonesFamily: Adele, Lindy, Lambert
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy running, Braves baseball, ultimate frisbee, traveling, mascotting, Mexican food, Taco Bell, eating cereal and popcorn late at night.
Favorite thing about student ministry: Watching students fall in love with Jesus and then watching them run with their own faith and not the faith of their parents.
Favorite Bible Verse: “Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2
Matt DickeyFamily: Rachel, Levi, Luke, Joseph
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, golf, playing with my boys, coaching
Favorite thing about student ministry: Seeing students take ownership of their faith and grow deeper in their relationship with the Lord. My favorite thing about student ministry to memorialize this by getting to baptize students!
Favorite Bible Verse: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2
Olivia RomanoFamily: Nick, Vanessa, Caroline, and Nicholas
Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with friends and family, being outside, disc golf, and playing board games.
Favorite thing about student ministry: Watching kids come to know Jesus and becoming invested in growing closer to the Lord. It is awesome to watch students lead and encourage their peers to grow closer to the Lord.
Favorite Bible Verse: "And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17
Barrett WillinghamFamily: Carrie Anne, Massey, Elizabeth, Meredith
Hobbies/Interests: I love hanging out with my friends, working out, playing flag football, and the Samford Caf.
Favorite thing about student ministry: Seeing the gospel transform students life’s in radical ways, while they grow with one another in their faith.
Favorite Bible Verse: "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us" Ephesians 3:20
Sara WilksSara grew up in Trussville and graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School in 2017. She attended the University of Alabama, where she earned a degree in Elementary and Special Education in 2021. She taught in Trussville City Schools, where she had the opportunity to invest in the same community that invested so much in her growing up. Sara has always had a heart for student ministry, and serving in this role is truly an answered prayer and a dream come true.
Sara is married to Jared, and they have one little boy, Lucas. She is fully embracing her boy mom era and loving every minute of it! As a family, they enjoy spending time with loved ones, traveling, and are always down for a fun game night with friends!
Nicole StanberyFamily: Scott, Bobby, Lilly
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, playing games, being outdoors, shopping, and trips to the lake.
Favorite thing about student ministry: I love to see the Lord work in the lives of students, growing in their faith, encouraging one another and watching these relationships grow in the church and the community.
Favorite Bible Verse: "We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19
