Our Staff
Lead Pastor
Rev. Jay Howard
Rev. Jay Howard is our Lead Pastor. Pastor Jay was called to Fork Shoals in February 2007 as Minister of Children and Youth.
In 2011, Jay accepted the position of Associate Pastor of Student Ministries.
On March 1, 2015, Jay was elevated to Lead Pastor.
Jay is married to Michelle Howard, and they have three children: Halston, Wesley, and Jacey.
Jay loves baseball as well as playing golf. His favorite author is Warren Weirsbe and his writings influenced this life verse: 1 John 2:6, "He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked."
If you say you are a Christian, live like it! BE REAL!
jay@forkshoalsbaptist.org - Phone (864) 243-9651
Student Pastor
Rev. Josh Powers
Rev. Josh Powers joined our staff in April of 2018, with 12 years of experience as a Student Pastor.
Josh is married to Vanessa Powers, and they have two children: J.R. and Tori.
josh@forkshoalsbaptist.org - Phone (864) 243-8678
Ministry Assistant
Brenda Van Der Lugt
Brenda Van Der Lugt joined our staff December of 2022 and is married to Ron Van Der Lugt and they have one daughter: Kabrina
If you need assistance, please reach out.
Brenda@forkshoalsbaptist.org - Phone: (864) 243-3510 Ext. 1