Leadership

Jamie, who grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi, serves as Pastor at Parish Presbyterian Church. He is a graduate of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (Grand Rapids, MI), with a Masters of Divinity. For his undergraduate degree, he attended New College Franklin (Franklin, TN). Jamie’s ministry has been shaped by different forms of teaching. He taught Latin to elementary students at Foundations Christian Academy, coached recreational gymnastics at Let It Shine Gymnastics, and taught in various ways in the church. He is married to Audrey, and they have three children.

Dr. George Grant is the Pastor Emeritus of Parish Presbyterian Church, Founder of New College Franklin, President of the King’s Meadow Study Center and Founder of Franklin Classical School. He is the author of dozens of books in the areas of history, biography, politics, literature and social criticism and he has written hundreds of essays, articles, and columns. His work on behalf of the homeless, for international relief and development, for racial reconciliation and for the sanctity of life has been profiled in such varied media outlets as the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, the Coral Ridge Hour, Point of View, Crossfire, World Magazine and Christianity Today. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities and regular classes in literature, history, theology and the arts, George maintains an active writing and speaking schedule at home and around the world. He has academic degrees in Political Science at the University of Houston (B.A.), Philosophy at Whitefield Theological Seminary (M.A., D. Litt, PhD.), Humanities at Belhaven College (D. Hum.), and Theology at Knox Theological Seminary (D. Min. Cand.). He makes his home on the east side of Franklin with his wife Karen (and their dogs, books, and gardens). They have three grown children and six grandchildren. To hear Pastor George’s sermons, podcasts, and radio broadcasts, or to learn more about his books, online classes, blogs, and videos, go to georgegrant.net.

Brian, a native of Nashville, serves as Associate Pastor at Parish Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Covenant College and received his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte, NC). By God’s grace, he has enjoyed opportunities to serve in ministry through pastoral internships, work experiences and as a ruling elder. He enjoys spending time with his wife Julia, his sons, family and friends.

Henry C. Haffner, a sixth-generation Franklin native, serves as Music Director at Parish Presbyterian Church. Mr. Haffner graduated from Vanderbilt University, and received his Master of Music degree at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. As a Violist and Violinist, he has performed with orchestras and recording artists throughout the South and Midwest. In addition to his duties at Parish, Mr. Haffner serves as Principal Violist of the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra in Lexington, KY, and has released two albums of original music. He lives in the country with his wife Lisa, and their children. You can find more about his music at his website, henryhaffnermusic.com, and stream his recordings at henryhaffner.bandcamp.com

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