MEET THE STAFF

Senior Pastor

Originally from Roswell, GA, Morgan attended the University of Georgia where he met his wife, Lauren. After college, Morgan and Lauren lived and served at churches in Colorado for 6 years, first in Fort Collins and then in Denver. While in Denver, Morgan completed his Masters of Divinity at Denver Seminary in Littleton, CO. In 2016 Morgan and Lauren returned to Athens to help plant Good Shepherd where Morgan served as assistant pastor and then associate pastor. By the grace of God, Morgan was called as the senior pastor of GSPC in February of 2021. Morgan and Lauren have three daughters: Lucy, Alice, and Esme.

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Elder & Pastoral Intern

Ryan currently serves as the Pastoral Intern at Good Shepherd and is working towards his MDiv from RTS Atlanta. He oversees Community Groups, Adult Education, and Liturgy Formation at the church. He and his wife, Mallory, have four wonderful but rowdy boys (Ollie, Wilder, Davy, and George). Aside from spending time with family, he enjoys traveling, live music, a good landscape project, mountain biking, and quality time with friends.

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Director of Operations

Kayla is originally from Augusta, GA, and moved to Athens with her husband, Cameron, in 2019. They have three energetic boys—Jackson, William, and Henry—and have been part of the Good Shepherd community since the fall of that same year. In her free time, Kayla enjoys getting lost in a good book, sipping cold brew, or helping a friend declutter a closet. She's happiest in deep conversation with close friends, sharing a GOOD meal around the table, or out on a long walk in perfectly mild weather.

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Children’s Ministry Director

Chloe Willis is from Acworth, GA and moved to Athens in 2021 to pursue her education at UGA where she met her amazing husband, Noah Willis. She graduated in 2024 with a master's in social work and has a passion for working with children. Good Shepherd has made such an impact in Chloe's life since moving to Athens and she cannot wait to continue ministering and serving the families of GSPC. Chloe enjoys running her small floral business on the side, hanging out with friends, and eating ice cream.

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Youth Ministry Intern & Administrative Assistant

Lolo is from Woodstock, GA and moved to Athens in 2021 to pursue a business degree from the University of Georgia. A few semesters in she decided that was completely not what she wanted to do and is now a religion major, and she plans on attending seminary and going into ministry after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys pretending she’s a comedian, thrifting, baking, music, reading, and spending time with her friends. She is so excited to be a part of the youth ministry at GSPC!

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Communications Coordinator

Rosalyn Curtis is from Kennesaw, Georgia, and is currently working in the preschool at Garden City Community School. She recently graduated from the University of Georgia with her bachelor degree in English Education. She decided to stay in Athens because of the food, the music, the people, and because of her church community. Rosalyn is so excited to get to work with the youth of Good Shepherd! 

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Finance Administrator

Myles is a 10+ year Athens resident. He is married and a father. In his spare time he enjoys reading and drinking coffee.

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Director of Dogma

Clementine has no bio or contact info, as she is a dog.