Leadership

Pastor Tracy and Anita Jantz started their life together in full-time ministry in 1986 when they married while attending Southwestern Bible College in Waxahachie, TX. God brought together a Cajun Pastor's Kid from south Louisiana and an Okie from Oklahoma for what would be a journey in youth ministry throughout Louisiana and Tennessee. In 2000, they accepted the position as full-time Pastors in a growing community in Frisco, TX where they served for 19 years. He is blessed and honored to now serve The Assembly GA as the Executive Pastor of Church Ministries. Tracy and Anita have two boys: Justin, who is a Digital Media Creative Artist/Photographer, lives in Fort Worth, TX; and Dylan, who plays football and is majoring in Exercise and Sports Science at Texas State in San Marcos, TX. Three words that describe who they are: Faith, Family, and Football.

Pastor Chris began his ministry journey while attending Emmanuel University in Georgia, where he also met his wife, Alicia. They were married in 1997, and he graduated from Emmanuel in 1998 before entering full-time ministry. He was ordained with the Assemblies of God in 2003. In 2014, Pastor Chris and Alicia transitioned from student ministry to lead pastoral ministry in Mobile, Alabama. While serving as lead pastor, he continued his education at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, earning both a Master of Ministry and a Master of Business Administration.
 
Alicia serves as a full-time registered nurse. Together, she and Pastor Chris have three children:
Michal, Emma, & Luke. The Summerlin family notes they enjoy sports and spending time on the water, including boating and fishing.
 
Pastor Chris considers it an honor to partner with Pastor Darrell and The Assembly in advancing the Kingdom of God. He is passionate about serving the Church's broader mission and helping to carry forward a shared vision for ministry. 

Pastor Jason Daniels and his family moved to Georgia to become the worship pastors at The Assembly GA in January 2016. Pastor Jason is a “Pastor’s Kid” and an experienced youth and worship pastor. He began his ministry in 2001 in West Florida and has since ministered as a youth pastor and worship pastor in Alabama and Georgia. Pastor Jason and his wife, Patti, were married in 1997 and have four beautiful children, and one Grandchild: Graci, Jayden, Raina, Elijah, and Wonder Rose. Pastor Jason and Patti are excited to be serving at The Assembly GA. 

Pastor Jason McCoy has served as the Children’s Pastor at The Assembly GA since September 2011. Pastor Jason graduated from Southwestern Assembly of God University in 2001 with a B.S. in Church Ministries. He has been a full-time Children’s Pastor since 2003. He married Melissa, also a graduate of SAGU, in May 2004. They have three awesome kids: Ella, Hudson, and Penelope.

Pastor Marquell Womack has been a member of The Assembly GA since 2018.  In June of 2018, from his hometown of Mobile, Alabama, he was led by the Lord to move to Warner Robins, with no idea why he was moving.  After working a secular job for almost two years, he was approached by staff members asking if he would be interested in being the Middle School Pastor. His prior experience was volunteering within his past church for 10 years. He is currently working on obtaining his Pastoral License for the Assemblies of God in Georgia.  On September 4th, 2021, he married his beautiful wife Joslyn Womack.

“I am blessed to be a part of such a wonderful staff and team!” ~ Pastor Marquell Womack

Pastor Al Rowan was born again in 1958 and became an evangelist and Pastor shortly after. The scripture he lives by is Philippians 1:21, “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

Pastor James Butler is our Prayer and Transition Pastor at The Assembly GA. He grew up in Cairo, GA, and his wife, Dot, grew up in Mississippi, the daughter of a pastor. They met while attending Lee University in Cleveland, TN, and married in 1966. They pastored for 47 years in Mississippi, Alabama, and North Georgia before retiring in 2013 and moving to Warner Robins. They began attending The Assembly GA in 2014. They have two sons, Steve (and Kim) who are actively involved in the Praise Team at The Assembly, and Jason (and Brooke) in Ft. Worth, TX, who is also actively involved in their church. The Butlers have four awesome grandchildren, Trystan, Trinity, Ethan, and Taelyn.

Pastor Terry Theus is the Celebrate Recovery  Pastor at The Assembly GA. He was born in Cordele, Georgia, and raised in Warner Robins. In 1990, he married his wife, Sally. They have 4 children together, Timothy, Sarah, John-Michael and Joshua. In addition to being a licensed minister through the Assemblies of God, Pastor Terry owns his own company. Terry has received several certifications through organizations including Toastmasters: Advanced Communicator, NICL, and a 2019 John Maxwell certified coach, trainer, and speaker. Pastor Terry leads our weekly Celebrate Recovery service with hundreds in attendance through partnerships with numerous recovery programs throughout Middle Georgia.

Pastor Christa Shepherd has been a part of The Assembly GA at its present and former location since 1993.  During that time, she and her husband, Don, have been involved in ministries including Children’s ministries, Royal Rangers, Girls Ministries, choir, small groups, and numerous outreaches. The couple heard the call of God and began the process of becoming licensed ministers through the Georgia School of Ministry and completed the process in 2012.   With the support of  The Assembly GA, they pastored The River’s Edge Church in Forsyth, Ga from 2009 – 2015.  Don and Christa are excited to once again be a part of  The Assembly GA and look forward to what God has in store for “Middle Georgia’s Family Church”.

Pastor Jarred Mattox and his wife, Heather, serve as the Assembly Groups Pastors here at The Assembly GA. They married in 2007 and have been active in ministry since 2009. They have three beautiful children, Carson, Brooks, and Griffin. Pastor Jarred also works as a recruiter for the Georgia Air National Guard.

Pastor Henry Edmondson serves as the Outreach Pastor at The Assembly GA, where he leads efforts to love and serve the community beyond the four walls of the church.

Born in Leesburg, Florida, he has lived in Warner Robins since 2001. With over 30 years of ministry experience, he has held various roles, including Associate Pastor, Youth Pastor, and Prison Ministry Coordinator. He retired from the Air Force in 2011 after 23 years of service.  

Currently, he serves as a substitute teacher for the Houston County School District, where he has worked since 2013. Henry and his beautiful wife, Alethia, have been married for ten years. Together, they have a blended family of seven children.    

Brandon and Melissa Hayes serve together as the leadership team of Haven Hope House in Warner Robins, Georgia, where their shared calling is to restore dignity, stability, and hope to individuals and families in crisis. Joined in both marriage and ministry in 2020, their journey began with simple passions — kayaking, cooking, and serving at The Assembly — and has grown into a life devoted to outreach, compassion, and community transformation.

Brandon Hayes, Campus Pastor and Director of Operations, brings a unique blend of pastoral care and crisis‑response experience from his years as a Community Resilience Coordinator at Robins Air Force Base. His heart is to create a safe, welcoming environment where every guest feels seen, valued, and supported. Brandon leads Haven Hope House with a hands‑on approach, guiding volunteers, building partnerships, and developing pathways that help guests move toward long‑term stability.

Melissa Hayes brings more than two decades of leadership and excellence to the ministry. After serving 22 years in the United States Air Force, she earned her Hospitality Degree in 2015 and later graduated from Helms College in 2020 with a Culinary Arts Degree. From 2020–2023, she served as a Culinary Instructor at Helms College, investing in the next generation with skill, creativity, and care. Melissa's heart for hospitality, organization, and compassionate service has become a cornerstone of the culture at Haven Hope House.T

ogether, Brandon and Melissa lead with authenticity, humility, and a deep belief that people don't just need services — they need to be loved, encouraged, and treated with dignity. They are blessed with a beautiful blended family of all boys and are excited to welcome their first grandchild, a new chapter of joy and blessing for their family.

Rooted in Warner Robins and committed to the mission of Haven Hope House, Brandon and Melissa continue to build a ministry that reflects the heart of Jesus and brings hope to their community every day.