MEET THE TEAM
Our dedicated team of pastors and church staff are here to provide spiritual guidance and support, as well as resources to help you on your faith journey.
Jason Housley
Lead Pastor
Jason was born in Springfield, MO, and has served on staff at churches in Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. He has been the lead pastor at Pinecrest since October 2020. Jason is married to Martha and the father of four daughters. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
John Christopher
Pastor
John is a beloved member of the Fayetteville community and serves as a lay-pastor at Pinecrest. He has over 30+ years of leadership experience in church ministry. In his free time, John enjoys spending time with his wife and playing with his dog.
Justin Culbertson
Staff Pastor
Justin grew up in Texas and married his college sweetheart, Brook, in 1997. Together, they have three daughters, one son, a son-in-law, and a grandson. He graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX, and The Master’s Seminary (M.Div.) in Los Angeles, CA. Since moving to Fayetteville, GA, in 2002, Justin has been serving in pastoral ministry. In his spare time, he enjoys BBQ and woodworking.
Jackson Edwards
Ministry Associate - Music and Media
Jackson has been a dedicated partner of Pinecrest Church since March of 2023. Born and raised in Fayetteville, GA, Jackson earned his Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Georgia. He is happily married to Madison, and together they have a wonderful son named Shepherd and a beautiful daughter named Hollis. In his free time, Jackson enjoys playing pickleball and running triathlons.
Ryan Harrington
Ministry Associate -
Students and Partner Care
Ryan was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. After the Lord saved him, he attended Boyce College in Louisville, KY, earning a Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communication and meeting his now-wife, Gracie. Now in Peachtree City, Ryan works for a local marketing company and is preparing to pursue his M. Div. online through The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and going on dates with his wife.
Martha Housley
Ministry Assistant
Martha was born in Wilmington, NC, and is married to Jason. She has been a member of the Pinecrest staff since August 2022. Martha holds an Associate's Degree in Christian Studies and enjoys reading and spending time with her four girls in her free time.
Madison Edwards
Ministry Assistant
Madison was born and raised in Georgia and relocated to Fayetteville in 2021 after marrying Jackson. Their son Shepherd was born in early 2023 and their daughter Hollis in late 2024. Her days are filled with playing outside with Shepherd and their two dogs and baking killer sourdough. She enjoys reading books, art, and the (not so-occasional) Chick-fil-A run.