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Bart BoxElder, Senior Pastor Bart is an Alabama native and has lived in the Birmingham area since 2009. He and his wife Leslie met sometime during kindergarten (they guess), began dating during high school, and have been married since 1998. Before planting Christ Fellowship Church, Bart served as Pastor for Biblical Training at The Church at Brook Hills. During his spare time Bart enjoys reading, coffee, and coaching youth sports. He and Leslie have four children: Rachel, Jonathan, Abigail, and Isaac. |
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Ryan AdamsElder, Associate Pastor Ryan is from the Birmingham area. He and his wife Laura are high school sweethearts and have been married since 2008. Ryan enjoys reading, playing board games, and trying to find the best breakfast spot in Birmingham. Ryan and Laura have three children, Rose, Luke, and Ruth. Ryan does a variety of things, but particularly gives oversight to adult education and CFC Kids. |
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Nick MurrayElder, Associate Pastor Nick grew up in the Birmingham area. He did his undergraduate studies at Samford University, where he met his wife Bethany. Nick and Bethany married in March 2011. Nick earned his Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School in May of 2014. Nick and Bethany have been a part of CFC since its beginning. Nick helps to coordinate Growth Groups at CFC. He and Bethany have three children, Henry, Lucy, and Gregory. Nick does a variety of things, but focuses on Growth Groups, membership, and helping shape our worship services. |
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Billy ShepardElder, Associate Pastor Billy Shepard has served as an elder at Christ Fellowship since August of 2018, and has the privilege of leading CFC’s ministry to middle and high school students. Billy received his Masters of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He, his wife Sarah Beth, and son Beau live in Bluff Park where they love having people in their home. Billy enjoys golf, cooking, fishing, and Atlanta Braves baseball. Billy does a variety of things, but gives oversight to CFC Youth, local ministry, and administrative tasks. |
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Will MitchellWorship Director Will grew up in Birmingham and attended college at UAB. Will and his wife, Ryann, were married in 2010, and have two daughters, Olivia and Elizabeth. He is a self-proclaimed connoisseur of music, back porches, sports, and his wife's cooking. |
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Rebekah ReinCFC Women's Ministry Director Rebekah grew up in the South, moved to Virginia for college, and spent the next ten years working in Washington, DC. She was blessed in her single years to be supported by a strong church community and through deep relationships with other women. Her greatest earthly blessing came along in 2007 when she married Duncan Rein. In 2011, they relocated to Birmingham and joined CFC when it formed in 2012. They have two girls, Lucie and Donna, and as a family, enjoy hospitality, travel, and reading together. |
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Maggie IrbyCFC Kids Director Maggie is a Mississippi native, but has lived in Alabama since 2010. She is married to the love of her life, Corey. With their 3 kids, Camille, Sheppard, and Silas they like to play games and read books. When she’s not planning VBS, or homeschooling, or sweeping, Maggie enjoys going on dates with Corey, and making people laugh. |
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Keri WestbrookAdministrative Assistant Keri grew up in Huntsville, AL and attended college at Auburn University, where she met her husband Brian. Keri and Brian married in 2017 and have one son named Eli. Keri enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, baking bread, and competing in various endurance sports like running and biking. Keri does a number of administrative tasks and helps with the CFC youth ministry. |
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Jared JonesPastoral Assistant Jared grew up in northeast Alabama. He met his wife Emily in college at Jacksonville State University, and they married in March of 2017. Jared earned his Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and Emily have one son, Easton. Jared gives oversight to facilities and operations at CFC. He enjoys watching the Braves, playing golf, hiking, and fire pits. |