Leadership

Jody is a native of Maiden, NC and has been preaching since he was 15 years old. He has studied extensively at Fruitland Baptist Bible College, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, Southeastern Theological Seminary and Southern Seminary. He loves people and enjoys walking along side others while serving and growing in Christ. Jody is married to Charity and has two daughters: Annabelle and Caroline. His hobbies include knife collecting and grilling/cooking.

Martin, our associate pastor, handles many daily tasks and provides support for our Senior Pastor, Jody Short.  Martin recently retired from management and has been married to his wife Karen for 47 years. They have two children and two grandchildren. 

Brittany manages our day-to-day Church office at Resurrection Church. If you have any questions about Sunday morning services, please get in touch with her anytime.
Brittany and her husband, Kenneth, have two children.

Sheena leads our worship team and our Sunday morning worship experience. She hopes to see people develop a love for God through worship and song. Sunday morning worship at Resurrection begins with God's people lifting up His name, letting go of our burdens, and joining together in song and praise. Sheena teaches Geometry for the Carroll County Public School System.
Sheena and her husband, Adam, have two children.

Youth & Education Director (Birth-12th graders)
Charity has a B.A. in Youth Ministries and a rich history in working with youth. She is married to Jody Short and has two daughters. There are many ways for youth to get involved in Resurrection Church: Nursery, Children’s Church, Jr. Youth and Youth Group (6th-12th graders). Resurrection is where youth of all ages can find Biblical solutions to everyday problems and foundational principles to stand upon. In these classes they can learn how to navigate and thrive in a sometimes challenging world. We count it a true blessing to be part of Student Ministries and watching the next generation grow in the knowledge and fullness of Christ.

Jessica works as a nursing teacher for the Carroll County Public School System. She is married
to Cody and they have three children. Jessica desires to bridge that gap during those
Highschool years by offering a place through FCA for teens to come and feel supported in their
walk with the Lord. As an FCA leader she is committed to vision and values of: integrity, serving,
teamwork, and excellence. She prioritizes the needs of others and serving God. At Resurrection
we are proud to support Jessica and the FCA as a local mission to our community.

Shawn has a huge passion for helping people and giving back to the communities in need.  She feels she now has the opportunity to spread the word of God while doing what she loves.  Shawn is a native of Georgia, that's lived here for 13 years.  While living here, she met and married the love of her life, and became a wife and mother.  

If you want to join one of Resurrection Church's Small Groups, contact Sam; he can connect you. Small Groups are a  great way to strengthen your faith and walk with Christ in today's distracted world.
Sam works in the finance industry, and you may find him at the local CrossFit gym in Hillsville.

If you need help with the church app settings and notifications on your phone, check in with Dustin Jones.  Most every Sunday, you will find Dustin helping our church family connect to the latest technology and media at Resurrection Church.
Dustin works in the I.T. field, teaching for the Carroll County Public School Systems. Dustin is married to his wife Sara Jo; they have one child and also serve as foster parents.

Lauren leads our Women’s Ministry here at Resurrection Church. She has a passion for Christ and for seeing women find strength and encouragement through fellowship with one another. Her goal is that women will find this group to be a safe haven to come as you are and recognize that you are not alone in your daily struggles. She is a wife and a mother and is a local to Carroll County. She loves her job as a Dental Hygienist, and also enjoys a good book or a float down the river in her kayak!

Justin leads our Men’s Ministry at Resurrection Church. He has a passion for discipleship and speaking with men to grow their spiritual journey. Justin is a husband and father. He grew up in southwestern North Carolina on the other end of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  He is an engineer and can be caught outdoors or cheering on the Green Bay Packers or North Carolina Tarheels.