Craig Kingston
Craig KingstonSenior Minister
Craig joined the staff at Southwest in 2005, and became the senior minister in 2011. He is a graduate of Atlanta Christian College (now Point University) and Emmanuel School of Religion (now Emmanuel Christian Seminary.) Craig, his wife, Melanie, and their children, Carter, Abigail, Lauren, Sawyer, and Leah, live in Newnan.

(678) 782-6543 | c.kingston@swchristianchurch.org

James White
James WhiteSenior Associate Minister & Pastoral Care, Choir Director
James has been on staff the longest of any current staff member, having served as a youth minister, worship leader, and now in his current role focusing on pastoral care. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries from Atlanta Christian College (now Point University) and a Master of Divinity from Emmanuel School of Religion (now Emmanuel Christian Seminary.) He has also completed 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education. James and his wife, Renee, are grateful for the opportunity to serve our church.

(678) 782-6543 | j.white@swchristianchurch.org

TJ Kollar
TJ KollarExecutive Pastor
TJ joined the staff at Southwest in 2022. He is a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and brings over 35 years of experience in ministry to Southwest. TJ is also a veteran, serving in the Air Force for over 30 years. TJ and his wife Laurie have 4 daughters and 5 grandkids, and live in Newnan, GA.

(678) 782-6543 | t.kollar@swchristianchurch.org

Jonathan Powell
Jonathan PowellYoung Adults Minister
Jonathan joined the staff at Southwest in 2021 after serving over 20 years as a missionary in Berdyansk, Ukraine. He is a graduate of Georgia Tech and Emmanuel School of Religion (now Emmanuel Christian Seminary). Jonathan, his wife, Heather, and their children, Maya and Sasha, live in Fairburn, GA.

(404) 457-4902 | j.powell@swchristianchurch.org

Laura Carter
Laura CarterChildren's Ministry Director
Laura joined the staff of Southwest in 2023 as our Children’s Ministry Director. After many years of working in the Atlanta catering scene, God led her to new adventures here at Southwest Christian Church. She is excited to be serving her faith family, and helping to raise up young disciples of Christ. Laura, her husband Ben, and son, Oliver, live here in Newnan, GA.

(678)782-6543 | l.carter@swchristianchurch.org

Bonnie Douglas
Bonnie DouglasContemporary Worship Leader
Bonnie joined the staff at Southwest in 2023 as our Contemporary Worship Leader. She has been leading worship vocationally for over 20 years and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Church Leadership from LaGrange College as well as a Masters of Divinity in Theology from Liberty University. Bonnie lives here in Newnan, GA and is excited to be a part of Southwest’s legacy of worshipping God, serving others, and building community.

(678) 782-6543 | b.douglas@swchristianchurch.org

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