Meet our RealChurch Staff
Barry Williams
Lead Pastor
World's Okayest Pastor
we're still waiting on that bio....
Linn Hudson
Executive Pastor
Serving on the staff since the start! January 2016
Linn's primary responsibilities include overseeing the church's finances, assisting Pastor Barry as needed and coordinating the audio/visual/livestream production on Sunday mornings.
After becoming a Christian in his late 30's, he began serving in volunteer roles at churches, and that eventually led to an opportunity to plant RealChurch along with Pastor Barry.
He and Suzanne have been married for 35 years. Their daughter, Samantha, works for Cox Communications in Atlanta.
Jonathan Wood
Student and Campus Pastor
Serving on the staff since April 2023
Jonathan's calling at RealChurch is to create opportunities for students and adults to be exposed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and minister to the needs of the church.
He lives in Sharpsburg with his wife, Tiffany, and their two children, Shelby and Harper. In addition to serving at RealChurch, Jonathan also serves as the Campus Pastor for Central Christian School, where Tiffany teaches science, and their kids go to school. Their family has a heart for students and their families.
James Blackwood
Music Director
Serving on staff since January 2024
As Music Director, James coordinates the worship team, schedules musicians, selects/arranges songs and works with church pastors to plan worship services.
With past experience as an orchestral trombone player, he has played bass guitar and run live sound for contemporary and blended worship services for over 15 years.
James and his wife, Amanda, have two children, Troy and Mallory, who attend Berry College and the University of North Georgia.
Miranda Winslett
Connection Coordinator
Serving on the staff since September 2019
Miranda oversees the communication for both members and visitors. She ensures clear, concise, communication that is on brand through our website, social media, and text messaging service. She also manages our Welcome Teams and foyer areas.
She is married to her high school sweetheart, and lives in Newnan, with their son and daughter.
Reghan Benkert
Children Ministries Director
Serving on the staff since September 2025
As the children's director, Reghan creates an environment where children can grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus. Through a positive and safe atmosphere, she establishes a pathway to teach about the churches beliefs and the importance of them in the children's lives, so they can go out into the world and be a Christ-like example for others.
Reghan has been attending RealChurch since the beginning and has loved getting to grow with the church. She has also been volunteering with the RealKids ministry here since she was 15. After graduating from Georgia Southern University, she returned home to be with her family in Newnan, and her church family here at RealChurch.
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