Church Staff
Lead Pastor
Bro. Jerry Meggs
Our Pastor Reverend Jerry Meggs is a life-long resident of Attala County, Mississippi. He has served our church as Pastor for 46 years. He was called to preach in 1977 and immediately began his ministry pastoring the First Methodist Protestant Church in Kosciusko, Mississippi.
In 2008, the church joined the Congregational Methodist Church and changed the name of our Church to Crestview Congregational Methodist Church.
He was a bi-vocational pastor serving the community for twenty-five years in the Logging
Business and fifteen years in his Construction Business. He served in the Methodist
Protestant Church as Mississippi Annual Conference Chairman, and as the General
Conference Chairman. He has served the Congregational Methodist Church as Annual Conference Chairman, chaired many General Conference Committees and is a member of the Board of Education.
He and Deborah Parker Meggs has been married for 52 years. They have two children: Mrs. Amy (Dennis) Terrell and Jeff (Jamie) Meggs. They have four grandchildren: Austin and Avery Terrell; and, Jarod and Josie Meggs.
Student Pastor
Shane Parker
Bro. Shane Parker was born and raised in Meridian, MS. He is married to Rebekah Burris Parker and they have two beautiful children Kinleigh and Carson.
Though he grew up in church he did not come to faith until the age of 28. Shortly afterward, the Lord burdened his heart for teenagers and their need to know Jesus as Lord and Savior, while at the same time giving him a desire to know his own faith and defend it.
He was introduced to Apologetics and knew immediately that this was what the
Lord wanted him to teach teenagers.
In April of 2019 he was called to be the youth pastor of Crestview Church.
"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Church Leader
Shannon Philley
Shannon Philley was born and raised in Kosciusko, MS. He is married to Amanda Philley, and they have four children Matthew, DJ, Gauge and Layla. They have two grandchildren, Hudson and Lincoln. Shannon spent 24 years serving our country as a United States Marine. He currently is serving as Crestview's Church Leader and leads the Men's Small Group.
He works at Central Holmes Christian School where he teaches Bible, assists with maintenance, and drives a van route. Shannon is also attending Wesley Biblical Seminary where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry. He volunteers at the Veterans Administration Home in Kosciusko, where he assists the Chaplain with services and leads worship service when the Chaplain is away.
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 (ESV)
Church Secretary
Lisa Johnson
Mrs. Johnson was born and raised in Attala County (Sallis) by her precious, devout Christian parents, Don and Helen Burrell. She is married to Aubrey Johnson. They have four children and have been blessed with nine precious grandchildren.
She has been employed with the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services since 1989, and is presently serving as a member of the AbilityWorks Finance Team. She was elected as Church Secretary in 2016 and Secretary/Treasurer in 2018.
Music and singing are her passion. She also enjoys being “MawMaw” and spending time with her “littles”.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
Choir Director
Patsy Gilmore
Mrs. Gilmore grew up in Jacksonville, AL. After graduation from Jacksonville High School, she received her BSME from Jacksonville State University and MM from Mississippi College.
Her husband Frank and Daughter, Michelle are both deceased. She has a large extended family. The Gilmores moved to MS in 1972 to minister at Wesley college in Florence, MS. Mrs. Gilmore served in serval capacities at the college. She established a Music Department and served as Chair of The Music Department, Choir Director, Dean of Students, Dean of Admissions, later serving as President. She has taught K-College and was a National Board Certified Teacher. She also has served as Music Minister at Victory CMC, MT Vernon CMC, and now Crestview.
All who love Jesus, love to sing, and long to be a part of the Worship Ministry are invited to join us at choir practice on Sunday at 4:30 PM