Worship Leader
Adam Cavender
Adam brings years of experience in worship leadership and songwriting. Alongside his wife, Stephanie, he serves Mount Vernon through music and a heart for leading others in worship.
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People who lead.
People who lead.
People who care.
Meet the pastors, ministry leaders, and staff who serve our church family. We're grateful for people who love Jesus, care for others, and help Mount Vernon grow together in faith.
Growing in Faith Together
Meet Our Senior Pastor
Jonathan
Senior Pastor
Jonathan
Brooks, Sr.
Senior Pastor
Pastor Jonathan grew up in the Charleston area and sensed a call to ministry at an early age. He studied Bible, Theology, and Pastoral Studies at Appalachian Bible College and later earned a Master of Divinity from Liberty University.
He first joined Mount Vernon in September 2022 as a youth ministry intern, later serving as youth pastor before stepping into the role of Senior Pastor.
Jonathan and his wife, McKenzie, have a son, JJ. Their love for Mount Vernon and its church family is at the heart of their ministry.
Our heart is to help people know Christ, grow in faith, and find a place to belong.
Serving Across Our Church
Our ministry
Our ministry
leaders.
From worship and children's ministry to youth and young adults, these leaders help people connect, serve, and grow in their walk with Christ.
Children's Ministry Director
Dana Johnson
With a background in child care and elementary education, Dana serves children from nursery through fifth grade alongside a dedicated team of ministry volunteers.
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Youth Intern
Riley Rinehart
Riley Rinehart serves in youth ministry, helping students grow in their faith and develop a deeper relationship with Christ. He is a senior at Appalachian Bible College, where he is pursuing pastoral studies.
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Next Generation Ministers
Jeff & Tonya Losh
Jeff and Tonya lead The Point, Mount Vernon's young adult ministry. They are passionate about helping young adults find community and grow in a genuine relationship with Christ.
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Care, worship
Care, worship
and church life.
Many forms of ministry happen behind the scenes and throughout the week. Meet more of the people who faithfully serve Mount Vernon.
Choir Leader
Rodney LeGrand
Serving in the choir ministry and helping lead congregational worship through music.
Music Ministry
Pastoral Care
Grover & Vickie Morris
Serving Mount Vernon's church family through pastoral care and support.
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Church Secretary & Office Administrator
Florence Anne Ballard
Florence has served in the church office since October 2010, bringing years of administrative and ministry experience to Mount Vernon.
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(304) 757-9110Come Get to Know Us
There's a place
There's a place
for you here.
We'd love to welcome you to Mount Vernon. Join us Sunday at 10:00 AM for Sunday School and Life Groups or at 11:00 AM for worship, and get to know the people who call this church home.