Pastor Jared Pickard is the Senior Pastor of Connect City Church, where he’s been helping people discover real hope and life in Jesus since 2011. Growing up as a pastor’s kid, Jared accepted Christ at just eight years old. But like many who find themselves searching for purpose, he walked through a season of rebellion in his early twenties that led to addiction and brokenness.
It was there—at his lowest point—that Jared encountered the transforming love of Jesus through Freedom Counseling Services in Lafayette, Georgia. That moment not only changed his life, it gave him a passion to see others experience the same freedom and grace he found. It’s also where he met the love of his life, Bonnie.
Together, Jared and Bonnie are devoted to leading with authenticity, compassion, and joy. They live in the historic Taylor House in Summerville with their daughter, Justice—where their home is as full of laughter and love as their ministry.

Brandon Henderson serves in the position as Executive Pastor of Connect City Church, where he helps lead the church’s vision, strategy, and ministries with a heart for people and excellence. Drawing from both ministry and real-life experience, he is passionate about building healthy teams, developing leaders, and creating spaces where lives are transformed by the power of Jesus.
He is known for his steady leadership, servant’s heart, and ability to bring vision into action. Whether he’s mentoring young leaders, supporting outreach efforts, or strengthening church systems. Brandon’s goal is simple—to help the church thrive so people can encounter God in life-changing ways.
Brandon is married to his incredible wife, Breezy, and together they are blessed with a beautiful family: Stormy, Haylee, Rainie, Misti, Leigha, Keith, and Oliver. Their home has also been a place of refuge and love for countless other children through their years of service in foster care.

Keith Kersnowski serves as the Worship Pastor at Connect City Church, where his heart beats to see people encounter the presence of God through authentic, Spirit-led worship. From a young age, Keith has been leading congregations into moments of powerful praise and heartfelt surrender, using his gifts to create an atmosphere where lives are changed and hearts are restored.
Keith’s story is one of redemption and grace. Once bound by addiction, he experienced the miraculous freedom that only Jesus can bring. Now, he boldly shares his testimony as a living example of God’s power to transform even the darkest seasons into a song of victory. His passion for worship flows from a deep gratitude for the freedom he’s found.
He is joyfully married to Jessica, and together they are raising three beautiful daughters—Cadence, Kennedy, and Caroline.

Ethan Bradley serves as the Student Pastor at Connect City Church and brings an incredible amount of energy, creativity, and heart to everything he does. His passion for seeing young people fall in love with Jesus is contagious—he has a unique gift for connecting with students where they are, helping them understand that faith isn’t just something to believe in, but something to live out every day.
Ethan’s mission is to raise up a generation of bold, faith-filled leaders who know God’s Word and walk confidently in their identity in Christ. Whether he’s preaching on a Wednesday night, leading a student retreat, or sitting down to talk through life’s challenges over a cup of coffee, Ethan pours his heart into helping students grow spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.
He is married to his amazing wife, Ariel, and together they have two boys, Jonah and Elliot, who keep life exciting and full of laughter. The Bradley family embodies a love for Jesus, family, and community—living proof that faith can be both vibrant and real.

Julia Tannehill serves as the Connect Kids Pastor at Connect City Church. She is a speech-language pathologist with a deep passion for working with children and making a meaningful impact in their lives. She holds an undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of West Georgia, a graduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Valdosta State University, and a specialist degree in Special Education from the University of West Georgia.
She has been married to her husband, Joshua, for 10 years, and are blessed with two wonderful children—Jillian  and Jett. She is from Newnan, and after spending several years in South Georgia they moved to Summerville in 2018. They have been active members of the Connect City Church family since 2020.
Driven by a sincere love for Jesus, Julia is passionate about leading children and families toward a deeper understanding and relationship with Him. Together with her incredible team, she strives to cultivate an environment where young believers can grow in faith and experience the grace of Christ.