Rob Couch, Lead Pastor

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The Rev. Dr. Robert G. (Rob) Couch began his appointment as Lead Pastor of Christ United Church on July 1, 2016. Rob and his wife Crystal have three children (David, Ethan, and Ella). He received his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Auburn University in 1997, his Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology in 2000, and a Doctor of Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2009. Rob served as Associate Pastor of Christ United from 2000-2005, Pastor of Saraland United Methodist Church from 2006-2011, and Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Prattville, AL, from 2011-2016. 

Rob is passionate about how churches can impact their community for Christ and wants to find new and creative ways to connect churches together in ministry. He serves on the Shrink the Divide Steering team, a racial reconciliation movement in the Mobile Bay area. Previously, he was a Trustee of Huntingdon College in Montgomery and served in various leadership positions throughout the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Brian Hasty, Teaching Pastor

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Rev. Brian Hasty joined the team at Christ United on July 1, 2020. Brian is grateful to be married to Cassidy and have two awesome children Isaac and Adelyn. As a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in music education, Brian served as a youth minister and worship leader for 14 years before answering God’s call to pastoral ministry. Brian graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary earning a Master of Divinity in 2023. Brian wants people to know and be transformed by God's love in order that they love others and be launched into ministry to change the world.

Shaun Kaulfers, Pastoral Care Pastor

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Rev. Shaun Kaulfers was appointed to Christ United on August 15, 2017, after serving at Crawford United Methodist Church. Shaun is married to his wonderful wife Anne-Marie and they have an incredible son Matthew. Shaun graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary with a Masters of Theological Studies and worked in higher education administration/adjunct teaching before joining the pastorate. As the Pastoral Care Pastor, Shaun wants everyone to know that they have value and are loved... loved by God, through Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit and loved by the body of Christ of Christ United.

Allanda Small Campbell, Worship Arts Minister

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Dr. Allanda Small-Campbell leads our Sanctuary Worship choir, ensembles, and Instruments of Praise with vibrant traditional hymns and uplifting music.

Courtney Foote, NewSong Worship Leader

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Courtney Foote, along with the NewSong Band, leads NewSong Worship with high-energy modern music, praise and worship each Sunday.

Tony Gatter, Director of Student Ministry

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Ashley Walker, Director of Kids Ministry

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