Pastoral Team & Support Staff
Ernie & Angeleea Varner
Senior Pastor
Dr. Varner has been leading Sixth Avenue for more than 19 years. He has served as evangelist, pastor and administration.
Pastor is a theologian, pulpiteer and pastor, husband, father and grandfather.
Ministry is his passion; family and golf are his favorite past times.
ernievarner@yahoo.com
Mike & Teresa Waters
Children's Pastors
Pastor Mike is a Marine Corp veteran, gifted communicator and has a passion for children and families to learn of Jesus.
He is a multi-talented illusionist, puppetteer, singer, but his favorite roles are husband, father, grandfather and friend.
pastormike@sixthavenuecog.com
Brien & Shannon Sturgill
Music Pastor
Brien is a gifted musician, singer and songwriter.
Worship through music has been his passion since childhood.
He and Shannon also lead the college/Young Adult ministry.
They have 5 children and love others as well.
Rueben & Nora Barboza
Spanish Pastor - El Faro
As Senior Pastors of El Faro, our Spanish ministry, the Barbozas lead a great congregation in word, worship and works. They are both credentialed ministers, dynamic in preaching, teaching and leading in worship.
They have 2 children.
pastorrueben@sixthavenuecog.com
Will & Amanda Key
Youth Pastor
Will is a gifted communicator and passionate about ministry. They have been a part of the pastoral team for three years and have three children.
They lead our FUSION youth ministries.
They also have 3 children.
fusionyouth6th@gmail.com
Mary Sue Malone
Secretary
Mary Sue has served as secretary for three years and possesses a skill set that makes her a vital part of the ministry team. Organization and administration are some of her strongest skills, as well as working with others.
info@sixthavenuecog.com
Suzanne Sullivan
Treasurer
Suzanne has served as treasurer since 1998, following in her mother's legacy at Sixth Avenue. We are so grateful for her experience, talents and dedication.
Hannah Sturgill
Media Coordinator
Hannah has worked for TBN, and currently works for Lee University's Communications departement, as well as Sixth Avenue. We are grateful to have her talents assisting our team.
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