Mount Paran North Church of God is a diverse and loving community of worshippers in Marietta whose vision is to help people live a Christ-centered life.
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Tami is a Senior Account Manager at iThink Financial (formerly IBM Federal Credit Union). An expert in all things financial planning, Tami has a heart to bless others through acts of kindness and generosity. She regularly teaches seminars on financial planning with a focus on decoding the confusing concepts and terminologies of the financial world.
Lynette was born and raised in the Atlanta area and cannot remember a time that she didn’t walk with the Lord. She became involved in ministry starting in high school. After graduating from Emory University and getting married, she began serving at Mount Paran North and continued to serve in various areas through the years as her family grew.
In 2015, Lynette had a life-changing experience with Young Living essential oils, and now she enjoys sharing her story while helping others find wellness. What started as a journey to chemical-free living has become a thriving business with a community of wonderful friends. Lynette truly believes that the Lord has created the oils and that everyone can benefit from them!
As a graduate from two Bible colleges, Whitney landed her passion for ministry through her gifts of writing and editing. She later stumbled on the life-changing world of essential oils through Young Living that gave her an unexpected healing in her body. She now owns her own company as an educator in the health and wellness space and continues to offer her freelance writing and editing services to clients throughout the US. Getting to share stories through the gift of words and watch God’s “medicine” heal others are two of her favorite things.
In her younger years, Mo Isom was an All-American goalkeeper for the LSU Women’s Soccer team and the first female to train with and try out for an SEC men’s football team. Her life was riddled with great personal tragedy – including battling an eating disorder, overcoming the suicide of her father, struggling with promiscuity, and surviving a horrific car accident. But by the grace of God, alone, she encountered the love and mercy of Jesus – the Great Deliverer and the One who makes all things new. She is now a Holy Spirit-filled daughter of God who isn’t afraid to speak bold, raw, courageous Truth to a generation being crushed under the weight of their sin, their circumstances, and the lies of the enemy.
She has the incredible privilege of communicating by authoring books and blogs, speaking all across the country, developing creative content, and engaging the masses on social media. Her three books Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold, Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot and Fully Known: An Invitation to True Intimacy with God have reached tens of thousands of people worldwide and her messages of hope, transformation and timely, Holy Spirit-led revelation have been featured on countless other platforms.
She is a wife to Jeremiah and a mom to two spunky daughters, Auden and Asher, and two sweet sons, Ronan and Elijah! Atlanta, GA is home base for her family and for the incredible team God is building around them as they carry out ministry in Jesus’ name. Learn more about Mo at moisom.com or on Instagram @moisom.
Tina is the Co-Founder and Director of The Table on Delk, an organization that serves women and children who are currently or are at risk of being sexually exploited out of motels on Delk Road and I-75 (exit 261) in Marietta. Guests of The Table on Delk are offered free meals, a safe place to hang out, and are connected to resources that they might not know about. Prior to The Table, Tina volunteered with other first touch ministries serving at-risk individuals, victims, and survivors of sexual exploitation. She has done street outreach, safehouse mentoring, recovery program identification and screening, jail ministry, and long-term mentoring.
Tina and her husband, Scott, live in Marietta, have four grown children and four grandchildren.
A sinner saved by Grace, disciple of Christ, a wife to Jon, a mother of Wes & Reily (newly married), Susanna, Brigham, Rebekah, and Lydia, a lover of the color green, outdoor spaces, and well written period dramas. My B.S. from Lee and M.P.H. (Master’s in Public Health Education) from Emory University were attained during what seems another lifetime; 1996 and 1998. I am currently working in the business world for Experian Employer Services during the 9-5, M-F work week. During the remaining hours of each week, I am blessed to do life with my family, our church, and our school communities.
Christal is a graduate of North Greenville University where she majored in Broadcast Media & minored in Theater. Christal has been blessed to put her love for the arts and communications to use through various platforms—as an intern for Dove Broadcasting at WGGS of Greenville, SC, a representative within the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization, and a storyteller at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Christal currently resides in Orlando where she is the grateful owner of Fairytale Enchantment Events. Through her company she has the joy of visiting children each day as their “fairy godmother” to help them get dressed and ready for adventure before heading into the theme parks! She feels so blessed to have had the opportunity to work both as a performer and a communicator, but her greatest passion in life is youth and women’s ministries. Christal desires that everyone would come to discover their worth and beauty in Christ Jesus. Christal serves as a student leader at her wonderful church, Mosaic, and is on the Girls’ Ministries board for the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. She especially feels called to tend to the hearts of her sisters in Christ and hopes that her soon-to-be published devotional, Treasured, will be a reminder of God’s faithful love for us no matter what our story has been. Christal desires to pursue opportunities that will help others recognize the worthiness of Jesus and, that by abiding with Him, He makes us worthy of being citizens of Heaven!”
Savannah is a 25-year-old worship leader living in Atlanta, GA. Being raised in a pastor’s home, Savannah developed a deep love for Christ and his church at an early age. Her growing-up years were filled with lots of music, church, and family, and Savannah knows she wouldn’t be who she is today without the relationships built with her parents and siblings. She graduated from Lee University in 2019 and has been faithfully serving the local church since. Savannah joined the Mount Paran North staff a little over a year ago and is loving every minute of serving God and his people there.
Cheryl has been married to Arvil for 32 years, both working in full-time ministry their entire marriage. They have three adult children, Dylan & wife Caroline, Savannah, and Mattie (all of whom serve in full-time ministry as well). As a mom, Cheryl’s goal has been to not only raise godly children but to raise daughters who are comfortable in their own skin and truly know who they are. As long as she can keep the ‘relationship funnel’ open with her girls, Cheryl knows there is always a chance of creating an honest, open, and beautiful relationship. Arvil and Cheryl recently joined the staff at Restoration Church in Alpharetta, GA where they continue to disciple and develop families in all stages of life.
Kelly believes, “An agent you can rely on is an agent that surrounds herself with likeminded people, that knows the market, strive for excellence, and delivers optimal exposure to navigate the home selling and buying experience with ease.” She has worked in and around the real estate world for over 20 years. Kelly brings a comprehensive knowledge to the closing table. Her past experience in a real estate law firm, as well as her position as the creative marketing & transaction coordinator with a successful brokerage house gives her the front and back end understanding to navigate any real estate transaction successfully.
Aligning herself with Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage, a leader in the Real Estate market provides her the resources needed deliver award-winning results. She is an impactful member of her community. Her previous work as the Assistant Director on the creative team at her church also adds another layer to her maximum impact for delivering a marketable product.
Mom to three hardworking and successful young women, and Nana to her two beloved grandchildren, Kelly strives to be a constant source of strength, joy, and faith to her close-knit family. She recently gained a “SON in LOVE” and spent the year supporting, encouraging, and enjoying all the exciting new moments of their first year of marriage.
Her personal goal is to partner alongside those she serves to present her skills, experience, and education as a complete tool assemble to bring success to the closing table. Kelly holds a 4-year degree in Healthcare Administration which gives her a distinctive perspective when partnering with Senior Communities and Healthcare Professionals. Her accomplished experience enables her to be the best agent to get you moving.
Jenny believes following Jesus is a blast, and she is passionate about saying yes to the adventure that God calls each one of us to. She believes that the story God has written for us is far better than one we could ever write ourselves!
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Jenny attended Duke University and was also a member of Duke’s Track team where she competed in the heptathalon and played on the Volleyball team. When she moved to Atlanta 11 years ago, God called her to start a ministry called RISE UP! that teaches the extravagant love of Christ in the local public elementary schools. She is passionate about creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can see what it looks like to follow Him. At RISE UP! meetings you can find Jenny leading, laughing, teaching, and making things messy!
Jenny’s heart for mission work has also sent her traveling to Spain, South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, the Dominican Republic, Cambodia, and the Philippines.
Jenny is married to her college sweetheart John and is a mother to four children, Jordan, Courtney, Justin, and Kennedy.
Robin Joiner has been a professional counselor for 6 years and works at Canton Counseling. She works with a range of people from preteens to adults and spends a lot of time helping her clients manage anxiety and depression. Robin has been married for 11 years to her amazing husband Ryan and they have a 2-year-old son named Nate. When Robin isn’t working, she likes to take naps, watch Braves baseball, spend time with her family, and drink iced coffee.
Corrie Isaacs and her husband Jeremy have four kids: Cooper, Branson, Tucker and Kinley. Corrie is the Creative Director (and pastor’s wife) at Generations Church in Canton, GA. Corrie and Jeremy speak at Marriage conferences and events out of a heart for marriages and families to be healthy and strong. Corrie loves home decor, fashion, and really all things pretty. Jeremy and Corrie go on Fri-Dates together and can usually be found on the sidelines on Saturdays cheering on one of the kids.
A dynamic and entertaining speaker, Dr. Heiberger is in her 22nd year as a full-time educator. She has spoken in numerous colleges and universities to soon-to-be teachers, educators, and administrator professionals, as well as small group church leaders. Her exceptional gifts as a strategist allow her to make practical insights to life lessons with presentations that are unforgettable and humorous. People are eager to hear and to use her approaches to leadership, change, balance, and teamwork in the classroom setting. Her words will touch your heart; her ideas will change your life.
Renee has earned a master’s degree in Education from Cumberland University and a doctorate in Adult Learning/Staff Development from Regent University. She resides with her husband, Joe, and her daughter, Emily, in Marietta, Georgia. They attend and are volunteers at Mount Paran North Church.
Hope Harvard founded Hope Beauty with one mission: to encourage women to glorify God in all that they do – including makeup. To Hope, it’s about more than just makeup, it’s about your heart too.
Hope began her career in the West Wing of the White House working for President Trump. The South Carolina native graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Ministry Studies from Lee University. She served in the Trump Administration in the Department of Homeland Security Office of Public Affairs, White House Communications Office, and White House Office of Legislative Affairs.
Most recently, Hope served as Special Assistant to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and is currently serving as Director of Marketing for The Conservateur, an online publication for the fashion-forward conservative woman.
Her favorite memory is cheering on the Clemson Tigers in the 2018 College National Football Championship. To top that off, she returned to the famous playoff off game the following year to watch the Tigers play, this time on Air Force 1 with President Trump.
Hope has a passion for encouraging others and there is no better confidence boost than the Word – and a little bit of makeup.
Pastor Alda is a beloved daughter of God. She is married to Robert Cavagnaro. Mother of Giovanna Lyssa (26) and Nickolas Robert (23). Alda is a worshiper of Jesus, a pastor, awarded recording artist, songwriter, author, master coach, mentor, and teacher of the word of God. A pioneer of the vision of praise and worship in Brazil, she became the first woman to ever lead congregational worship in the nation!
For 33 years her passion and mission have been to worship God and make Him known to the nations and generations. Her prophetic voice has reached the hearts of millions of sons and daughters around the world, with her songs being translated and recorded into Korean, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, and Spanish.
The presence of God is very noticeable wherever she goes, as she flows in the loving anointing of the Holy Spirit. “I was transformed in the presence of God. True worship establishes the One who is on the Throne. Jesus defines my royal identity. His love determines my value. His words define my purpose. I want to take you into the Throne room and teach you to bring the Throne into your room.”
Genie Byrd continues to make a positive impact in the world of children through her books, and lifelong commitment to encouraging young readers and writers.
She enjoys visiting schools, churches and social groups sharing writing tips, and motivating young writers in many areas of their lives. She often surprises students with a rap.
Genie’s writings are inspired by her love for education and family, her strong faith, her deep sense of sharing legacy with the next generation, and her love of inspiring young authors.
Genie is the daughter of missionary parents, a wife to retired minister James Byrd, mother, and grandmother. Genie’s mother taught school for 29 years in Honduras, which inspired Genie’s love of teaching and a deep appreciation for other cultures.
Genie is a graduate of Lee University, the University of South Florida, and holds graduate degrees from the University of West Georgia.
After retiring from thirty-four years as classroom teacher, counselor, assistant principal and principal, Genie is now devoting her life to writing children’s books and has release her 5th book.