Phil Weaver, Senior Pastor
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Phil Weaver was called to Rolling Hills on February 19, 2006, and began serving as Senior Pastor on April 1, 2006. The beginning of his ministry at the church was marked by the signing of a unique "Pastor-Church Covenant of Relationship". Phil, church leaders, and church members joined together in signing this covenant.

Phil has served in ministry since 1988, serving the last 14 years as Senior Pastor at churches in Alabama, Louisiana, Delaware before moving to Georgia. In addition to his pastoral experience, he has also taught for over 15 years at various levels from secondary schools to college and seminary.

Phil has a passion for helping people connect with God’s purpose for their lives. In describing his personal calling, he says, “God has called me to maintain a kingdom perspective, while encouraging and connecting people to His prevailing purpose; to remain real, open, and honest in all of my relationships, using my spiritual gifts and resources to help others realize their potential in Christ; to sustain a vision for developing a disciple-making ministry through my gifts of teaching and preaching; and to attain a lifestyle that will encourage my family, friends, and church to impact the world for God’s glory and the growth of His kingdom.”

While Phil has now lived in eight different states, he mostly grew up in the South. He received his B.S. degree in Language Arts Education from Troy University in Alabama and a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Phil has written and produced various levels of language arts and theological curricula, such as seminary courses, sermons and articles for publication, and devotional materials, including the widely distributed devotional booklet entitled "A Life Under Construction".

Phil enjoys writing, playing softball and horseshoes, and collecting books, comics, vintage toys, baseball cards and other sports memorabilia.

Pastor Phil and his wife, Kim, live in Lawrenceville with their two children: Haleigh and Jeremiah.

"Stay on the path that the Lord your God has commanded you to follow. Then you will live long and prosperous lives in the land you are about to enter and occupy." Deuteronomy 5:33, NLT

Lee Tarrer, Financial/Administrative Secretary
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Lee Tarrer joined the staff at RHBC as Financial/Administrative Secretary in October, 2006. She was born and raised in south Georgia, married John Tarrer in 1965 and remained in Georgia until 1979. In January 1979, they moved to Pennsylvania where John attended and graduated from seminary. They accepted their first pastorate in Pennsylvania and remained there several years. In 1986, God brought them back to ministry in Georgia.

Lee being a pastor's wife for over 25 years also comes with many years of experience in the financial and administrative field of Christian ministry. She has served as Financial Administrator for several years, Christian Education Secretary and was Ministry Assistant/Clerk/Treasurer for the Baptist Association in Albany, Georgia.

John and Lee made Lawrenceville their home in July, 2005, where John had joined the staff of the Georgia Baptist Convention. They feel blessed to be in the Atlanta area and it is an added blessing to be closer to their children and grandchildren who all live in Fayetteville, Georgia. They are proud parents of two children: a daughter and a son and gratefully honored to be grandparents of four precious grandchildren.

"Delight thyself also in the Lord and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart." Psalm 37:4

Leandra Brookshire, Weekday Preschool Director
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Leandra Brookshire joined the staff at RHBC as Weekday Preschool Director in September of 2007.

She was born and raised in San Francisco, California and moved to Georgia in 1993. She is a graduate of Duluth High School. After graduating, Leandra pursued a business degree at Georgia Perimeter College. While attending classes she began working for a preschool in Norcross. She worked in this preschool for 12 years, serving as the Director for six of those years.

Leandra and her husband Josh were married in 2001. They have two daughters, Breanne and Ava. They moved from Loganville to the Hoschton area in March 2007.

Donnell McLeod, Custodian

Donnell McLeod was born in Cary, North Carolina and graduated from Cary High School in 1972. He enlisted in the US Army and completed his tour of duty from 1973 to 1977, and then completed a two year course in the pipe-fitting and plumbing assistant trades at Wake Technical Trade School of Raleigh, NC.

Donnell worked in Maintenance / Pipefitting / Plumbing for the National Institution of Environment, Health and Science (NIEHS) in Raleigh for 22 years. After retiring from his government job, Donnell started his own cleaning service. He cleans churches, houses, offices, mechanics shops, etc. Donnell has been cleaning the buildings on the Rolling Hills campus since 2004. He also performs any maintenance work as needed. If you need help cleaning, call (678)371-6304 and ask for Donnell.

Donnell married Lee Verna Richardson McLeod and they have 4 children: Shronda, Kennith, Donnetta and Keyundra (KeeKee). KeeKee was adopted in 2004 at 1 week of age. She is a wonderful child and Donnell says, "We thank God for her"! The family attends church together at Popular Hill Baptist in Buford, Georgia.

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