The Village

Mark & Robbin Mobley
Senior Pastor
Mark is a 1987 graduate of the University of Georgia and 1993 graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center. He has served in ministry since 1985 and grew up at Living Word. He & Robbin have been married for 20 years and have two children.

Kim Bannister
Kid Invasion Children’s Pastor
Kim grew up here at Living Word and began serving in children’s ministry in 1986. She has been faithful to our kids ever since. She also has a background in medical assisting from Lanier Technical Institute. Kim and her husband, Steven, have one daughter.

Rodney Kesler
Youth Pastor
Rodney is a Madison County High School graduate with biblical training from Emmanuel College & Spirit Vision Bible Institute. He is single and loves to keep up with anything sports related. He has a great sense of humor and is usually the instigator of any practically jokes, so beware!

Rick Darby
Associate Pastor
Rick and his wife, Debbie, have four children and have been married 26 years. Rick currently serves as the police chief of Cornelia and has a BS in Christian counseling. He also has background training as a police instructor and law enforcement chaplain. Rick runs our outreach ministries to Walk On Water Homeless Mission in Athens, to Project Adam in Winder and Celebrate Recovery.

Phillip Kesler
Head Deacon/Minister of Music Phillip & his wife, Cheryl have been married for 28 years and have four children. He has served for several years as head of our deacon board. Phillip’s music ministry began in 1985. He leads our services each week with incredible worship.