Our Ministers

Russ Adcox, Senior Minister. Russ joined the Maury Hills family in October of 2004. He grew up in Hohenwald, TN and he and his wife, Jenny, have two girls--Lilly and Halle Jane. Russ earned degrees from Lipscomb University and Harding University Graduate School of Religion. Before coming to Maury Hills he served as a Youth Minister for the Southwest Church in Jonesboro, AR and General Manager of Retail for Highland Corp in Hohenwald, TN. Russ is also a member of the Columbia Noon Rotary Club and serves on the Board of Directors at Zion Christian Academy and The King's Daughter's School. When he's not working, you'll find Russ in the woods or on the river. Visit Russ' blog!

Todd Loyd, Student Minister. Todd joined the Maury Hills family in May of 2007. He grew up in Nashville, TN and he and his wife, Amanda, have three boys--Brock, Battle and Brewer. Todd earned his B.A. from Lipscomb University in 1994. He then spent 12 years in Russellville, KY as a Youth Minister for the Crittenden Drive Church of Christ. Todd also serves on the Board of Directors for Lipscomb University's Impact and the National Conference on Youth Ministry. He teaches for several retreats and conferences around the country.
Sherri Mitchener, Administrative & Member Care. Sherri was one of the original members of Maury Hills and has worked on staff since October of 2001. Prior to accepting the position at Maury Hills, she served as an Administrative Assistant at the Highland Church of Christ for 15 years. She is a life-long resident of Columbia and a graduate of Columbia Central High School. In her spare time she enjoys flea markets and yard sales.
Dana Spivy, Children's Minister. Dana joined the family at Maury Hills in February of 2010. She grew up in northeast Louisiana and has a B.A. in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University. Prior to moving to Columbia, Dana served as the Children's Minister for Rochester Church of Christ in Rochester Hills, MI and East Cobb Church of Christ in Marietta, GA. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Christian Education Association. When Dana isn't busy with volunteers and families, she enjoys cooking, a good cup of coffee and traveling.
Christopher Taylor, Worship Leader. Christopher and his family came to Maury Hills in 2003. He began serving as volunteer worship leader in 2005 and joined the staff in 2008. Christopher has earned degrees from Lipscomb University and Gupton Mortuary College. He and Marcey were married in May 1989 and have two children--Russell and Cynthia. In addition to his work with the church, he is the director of the Cremation & Burial Society of Tennessee, Associate Advisor for Venture Crew 007 (chartered by Maury Hills) and Chapter Advisor for the Order of the Arrow with the Boy Scouts of America.

 

 

 

 

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