Jason Huckaby

Youth Pastor

“ I feel like I’m called to love people and invest my time and energy in mentoring the next generation of Apostolics. We have all been called to propagate the Gospel and work in a spirit of unity, and under God’s direction, win the city of Memphis. What a privilege it is to be called into God’s work.”

1. A move of God is the absolute focus of every gathering from Sunday service to youth prayer. Every leader in every forum is seeking the spirit.

2. The leadership team at this church is the most awesome group of Christian leaders I have ever met. I count it an honor to be a part of this team.

3. The people here are the greatest on the planet. They are my friends my family and my mentors. I love “TheLink” these youth and young adults are the best group of students in the nation. I must say our youth staff is rocking!!!!! I can’t live without their support.

Natalie Huckaby

Inreach

Natalie Huckaby was born in Vancouver, B.C., and moved to Memphis when she was four years old to live the very blessed life of a preacher’s kid (along with Brandon and Chrystal) at The Pentecostal Church. She attended Southaven High School, Gateway College of Evangelism, and The University of Mississippi. She has a B.A. in Secondary Education: English. She taught ninth and eleventh grade English for two years at her former high school, and now she teaches fifth grade language arts at Overpark Elementary School in Olive Branch, Mississippi. In 2004 she married the love of her life, Jason Huckaby, and they are now expecting their first baby in April 2008.

Job Responsibilities

1.The youth pastor’s cleaning, laundry, and dinner (ha!)

2. She Becoming Coordinator

3. Teen Class Sunday School Teacher

4. Accountability partner

"I believe I am called to love Jesus Christ with all my heart and my neighbor as myself. I used to believe that I should label my calling as follows: preacher, teacher, missionary, singer, musician, prayer warrior, etc. Although I know for sure that I am not called to any area of music ministry…ha…I do not feel the pressure to identify with or limit myself to one area of ministry. I only feel called to walk with the Lord and serve as He directs throughout my life. There are times I feel His anointing to teach, other times to pray, other times to encourage, and always to follow His leading. At this time, I consistently feel a strong burden for my family, the youth of Memphis, and the people in my life who have not experienced the truth. I believe that I am called (regardless of my role now or future roles) to have a relationship with God that will overflow and touch the people that God has placed in my path for His purpose."

1. Awesome leadership that provides a vast vision and a safe place to grow and learn balance.

2. The family atmosphere that is created by the love God in his saints.

3. A move of God in every service that is genuine and deep.

Whitney Bateman

Youth Secretary

Whitney was born on February 2, 1987 in Memphis, TN and calls this city her home. She grew up with a loving family and great friends, but always knew there was something missing. When Whitney was a teenager, circumstances in her life drove her to a reckless lifestyle. But at the age of 17, a girl from the TPC youth group who Whitney worked with brought her to church and introduced her to the Lord. Huck & Nat gave Whitney a Bible study, and she was later filled with the Holy Ghost. Since then, God has blessed Whitney in so many ways and has allowed her to minister to other young people. She currently attends the University of Memphis where she is working on her degree in Psychology.

Whitney believes her calling to be:

     “I feel called to reach out to the lost of this city and to help counsel the young people of TPC in their pursuit of God.”

Whitney loves these three things about TPC:

     1: Our pastor and youth pastor.

     2: TPC’s sensitivity to the Lord and desire for his will in our services and in our lives.

     3: The unity and closeness of the people in the Link and TPC.

Brandon Black

Treasurer

Brandon graduated from Olive Branch High School and is a Junior at Christian Brothers University. Brandon is majoring in History and pursuing a minor in Accounting. He has two sisters and two dogs. Brandon’s father is a local pastor. Brandon really likes the baseball Cardinals. Brandon loves to travel and take long walks on the beach. Brandon was born and raised here in Memphis but he loves California.

Brandon believes his calling to be:

"How do you put a call into words? I feel the call to preach and be involved in full time ministry. I would love to work at a church. I want to be around people that will help my ministry grow. Eventually, I want to pastor. That is probably my main calling. I am also going to pursue my Master's and teach college part time, hopefully while working at a church as well. I would love to do both. Whether I evangelize, involve myself in youth work, or pastor, I'll do whatever God says."

    "Well, besides the T,P, and C, I love the youth...my best friends are at this church. We always do everything together, from trips to just hanging out. I love the services...every single one is so special and God moves so much. Thirdly, I love how it is a family. I feel close to everyone that attends here. (no particular order) coming in fourth is all the good cooks. lol"

Derek Floyd

Visitor Hospitality

Derek was born in Virginia but moved to North Carolina shortly afterward. From Lexington, North Carolina, he moved to Clinton, Tennessee then Dyersburg, TN where he graduated from Faith Christian High School. Then the Lord called Derek to Memphis.

Derek believes his calling to be:

"Youth ministry is my passion, but my calling goes beyond that and I am available for God to do whatever he wants in my life."

1. Bro. Black (pastor)

2. Leadership team

3. The way people worship

Lori Floyd

Youth Music, She's Becoming, Missions Trip Coordinator

Lori grew up in Lexington, Tennessee, and moved to Memphis for graduate school. She grew up in Pentecost and has a desire for youth.

Lori believes her calling to be:

"Youth with a special passion for missions."

1. The way people in the church take you in and love you.

2. The way the people in the church are sensitive to the spirit during service.

3. BRO. BLACK!!!

Ryan Hall

Youth Promotions Coordinator

Ryan has lived near Memphis all of his life, graduating from Olive Branch High School in 2005. He currently is a Junior at The University of Memphis double majoring in Marketing and Management Information Systems.

Ryan coordinates the technical and promotional aspects of theLINK. Ryan and his support staff handle designing websites, mailouts, videos, and powerpoints, and also ensure the smooth integration of media into theLINK’s youth services. Ryan acts as a liaison between theLINK and the Promotions arm of The Pentecostal Church.

Ryan believes his calling to be:

"I believe that I am called to be a servant to Jesus Christ. I feel that I should use all the talents and abilities that He has given me to further the church and His kingdom."

1. The Focus – always on God, His will, and His anointing

2. The People – you really feel like a family

3. The Vision – to win this city!

Christy Ploch

Youth Design Coordinator

Christy lived in Festus, Missouri most of her life then moved to Olive Branch, Mississippi in 2004.

At TPC she is the Design Coordinator for the Youth Department, Secretary and Design Coordinator for the Children’s Department, Design Coordinator and Counselor for She’s Becoming. She is also involved in Drama. Her responsibilities include: taking care of prop design, costumes, and back drops. Once a year she designs and decorates for TPC’s Reconnect Banquet. She’s also part of adult and mass choir, and a small group ensemble.

Christy believes her calling to be:

“I feel that God has called me to use my talents/imagination that he has blessed me with to witness to others inside & outside of church. I feel there will be a GREAT change… a REVIVAL we’ve never seen before by using what God has blessed me and TPC (The Pentecostal Church) with for the future. We’ll get our Million… here we come Memphis!”

“This is hard… so many to pick from. I can’t really pick, so I’ll just say some and you can pick from the list. TPC is a church of love, fellowship, friendship, blessing’s, change that is unimaginable. You come here if you want to be needed, loved, and all the above. You just want to give it a GREAT BIG HUG, but my arms won’t fit around the church. I need go, go, gadget arms. Ah! Ha!”

Chrystal Milligan

Administrative Assistant

Chrystal was born in Vancouver, British Columbia on August 16, 1979, but she was raised in Memphis, Tennessee.

Chrystal received Holy Ghost and was baptized in May 1989.

She graduated from Southaven High School in May 1997. In May of 2006 she graduated from University of Mississippi with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.

Chrystal married Tim Milligan (and Zander) on January 19, 2007.

Chrystal believes her calling to be:

“In general, I believe I am called to use my administrative abilities to help carry out a vision that has been set before me.”

1. the Evangelism Pastor (she’s married to him) =)
2. the priority that is placed on a genuine move of the Spirit and the anointing of God
3. the way the people unify with one another and support the pastor's vision.