Originally from Dublin, Georgia, Pastor Joe Brown received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion at Trevecca Nazarene University and a Master of Divinity at Nazarene Theological Seminary. On February 15th, 1988, he began his pastorate at Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Since arriving in February of 1988 his mission has remained the same. That mission is to win people to Jesus Christ and to help people grow in their knowledge and understanding of Him.

Pastor Joe Brown is a serious life-long student of the Word. His teaching style of preaching challenges and inspires others to follow, love and serve Christ whole heartedly. Under his leadership, the people at BPCN are encouraged to get connected in the life of the church by serving.

“Pastor Joe” and his wife Jean have been married for 45 years and are very proud of their three daughters. The Browns also enjoy nine beautiful grandchildren. Pastor Joe and Jean make their home in North Georgia.

Contact: pastorjoe@bpcnaz.com or click the button below!

Pastor Richie Stone has been an active member of Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene for over 15 years. He and his family have been a part of children’s ministry from the beginning serving as a Sunday School teacher and Wednesday night leader. Pastor Richie accepted the call to children’s ministry and is serving as Children’s Pastor. He holds a District Minister’s license and is currently taking Ministry Preparation working towards ordination.  

Children’s Ministry is a big part of Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene and Pastor Richie shares God with our children each week. He offers a children’s sermon during Sunday morning worship and then a worship service for kids. On Wednesday nights he serves as AWANA commander, and shares chapel time with Noah’s Ark students.

Pastor Richie and his wife Trina have been married 26 years, they have three children, Shelby, Abbi, and Jake who all help in the church in children’s and youth ministry. Pastor Richie loves his church and his Georgia Bulldogs and is always working to share Jesus with the children of our church.

Contact: pastorrichie@bpcnaz.com

David Debord was born in Lafayette, Ga. in 1962 and has lived his entire life in the North Georgia area. He was blessed to be born and raised in a Christian home. When he was 8 years old he invited Jesus into his heart and He saved him. After becoming saved he soon became a member of the Church of the Nazarene.

Pastor David graduated from Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe High School in 1980. He was married in 1984 to his beautiful wife Bobbie. God has blessed them with 2 children, 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He felt God calling him into the ministry and completed the Ministry Preparation Program through Nazarene Bible College and was ordained by the Church of the Nazarene in June 2016. 

Currently he serves as the Adult Ministries Pastor at BPCN. He enjoys reading and watching the “old” black and white television shows and movies.

Contact: pastordavid@bpcnaz.com