Pastor Jeff is from Maryville. He has been married 17 years to Kim, a native of Blount County. They have two children, Sarahbeth (age 14) and Katie (age 12). Kim teaches at John Sevier Elementary School. Jeff’s daughter’s are students in middle and high school.

Jeff graduated from Maryville High School in 1985, Maryville College in 1989, and Liberty University with a graduate degree. Prior to working full-time in the church, Jeff worked at Peninsula Hospital for 7 years.

In 1987, while at Maryville College, Jeff began serving a local church as part-time Student Pastor. He continued this after college while working full-time at Peninsula Hospital until 1995 when he went to serve as full-time Associate Pastor/Student Pastor at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. He served in this role until 2005 when God called him to start Blount Community Church.

Jeff did not attend church his whole life and does not always view things from a traditional church perspective. His relationship with the Lord began in 1984 after a youth retreat. This changed his life and within two years, God led him to do things he never imagined doing like teaching the Bible in Sunday School. “I never planned to be a pastor,” Jeff says. “Heck, I don’t even trust lots of church leaders. I’m not sure why God told me to do this (start Blount Church), but I’m sure He has. The main thing God wants Blount Church to do is reach people who wouldn’t go to a traditional church. God did not tell me to copy effective traditional churches in our area. We have some great churches. We are called to reach the other 60% of our population who doesn’t go to church.”

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Pastor Kenny and his wife Anita have married 15 years and have three girls, Hannah(13), Mckenzie(11), and Sydney(7).

Joining the BCC Team in the summer of '07, Kenny left a church in North Carolina he loved and served as their pastor. It was a tough decision but in the end it was clear that God was telling him to come here. He served in Maryville for many years prior to this as a student minister and associate pastor.

Kenny was raised in a rural country town in Southwest Virginia where he remembers having a strong passion to play college football. He never knew how God would use this to change his life and eternity. While attending Carson Newman College to play football, God got Kenny's attention and changed his life. A year later, he felt God prompting him to give his life to vocational ministry. So, after graduating from CNC, he went to Southeastern Seminary and has served churches in Tennessee and North Carolina ever sense.

"Man, what a joy it is to be back in east Tennessee. More than that, what a honor to be in partnership with Jeff and the leadership of BCC. God rocked our world in the beginning of 2007 when the opportunity was presented to come. My wife and I came to the conclusion that this is where we can make the biggest difference for the kingdom and here we are. We are looking forward to serving God in a church that is fresh and exciting."

Pastor Jeff says about Kenny… "He's a much better guy than me. We are blessed to have him and Anita. When God was preparing us to hire another pastor, Kenny was first on the list… our top choice. His heart and service will bless us. And I know BCC will be a blessing to them as well… that is how God works."

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Eddie is another local guy born and raised right here in Blount County… Rockford to be exact. He has been married to Heather for 11 years. They have two children, Nicolas (age 5) and Ella (2).  Graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1997 with a degree in Civil Engineering, he currently holds a full-time position as Vice President, Structural Engineering at Michael Brady Inc., an Architectural/Engineering Firm based in Knoxville.

Loving music for as long as he can remember, he started playing when he was 18. For 4 years, Eddie played heavily wherever and whenever he could. But his passion and fulfillment for music diminished to almost nothing and he all but quit playing.

God revived his love and passion for music in fresh way in 2006 when he joined the worship team at BCC. Eddie quickly became a key member in the band as he volunteered his talents and leadership to God. Looking back, Eddie says it is clear to realize that God was preparing him to lead worship. In spring of 2009, Eddie followed God with the faith-step to lead the worship team.

Eddie says, “It’s really awesome how God will bless you when you step out for him. I feel like I am only getting started and have a lot to learn. I’m excited to praise Him each week and it’s a blessing for me and my family to be involved at BCC.” He followed these comments by expressing his thanks and love for the support of his family and appreciation for the commitment of the worship team.

After his commitment to lead worship, his most recent favorite Bible verse became 1 Corinthians 14:15 “What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. “

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David grew up in Virginia and graduated from Matoaca High School in 1981. After graduation, he served our country as a Marine for 4 years. In 1988, David left Virginia and moved to East Tennessee for a job at McGhee Tyson Airport but more importantly met his wife Angie. They have been married 19 years and have two children, Brooke 15 and Brian 15. Angie is a Teacher’s Assistant at Rockford Elementary School. David has served as an airplane mechanic much of his adult life and currently is a part time contract mechanic for corporate flight departments.

David grew up in church but didn’t realize what it really meant to follow Jesus with his whole heart until later in life. This changed when God led him to Student Ministry in 1997. From this time forward, David’s relationship with Jesus took on a new depth. David served at the same church for 10 years until feeling led to join BCC in 2007 to help lead and minister to students.

“ What a blessing it has been for me and my family to be part of the Student Ministry at Blount Community Church… to see God work in our teenagers and how He continues to bless this ministry with adult leaders who are committed to furthering Gods Kingdom. I am very thankful to be a small part of the Student Ministry at Blount Community Church”.

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Gina has been a member of BCC since it began. She and her husband, Mark, have been married for 17 years and are both from Maryville. They have 3 children, Corey (14), Hope (12) and Marlea (10). God called them, almost 3 years ago, to go with the launch team to help start Blount Community Church. The whole family participates in the Kidstuf program. Mark maintains the church trailers and Corey is one of the many greeters at our church. Corey and Hope are both involved in the youth program. Marlea enjoys the 252 children’s classes and looks forward to the time when she can join in the youth. Their family spends time camping, riding bikes, being with family and friends and participating in the many extracurricular activities that the children are involved in. Gina enjoys being an active member of BCC and is passionate about the work that God has called her to do.

“Being involved in a church that is exciting and fun is such a blessing for my family. Praising and worshiping God at Blount Community is a privilege, and I am thankful to be a part of it.”

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Blount Community Church
P.O. Box 737
Alcoa, TN 37701
www.blountchurch.org
865-719-8813

Pastor Jeff Fuchs
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Pastor Kenny Crook
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Worship Leader Eddie Jett
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Pastor David Cates
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Administrative Assistant Gina Williams
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Children's Director Bethany Pope
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Preschool Director Claudia Young
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