Agape Church

Who We Are

MISSION
VALUES
BELIEFS
TEAM

About Agape Church in St. Marys GA

Our Mission

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ROOTED

At Agape, we are rooted in God’s Word. The Bible is our final authority for faith, life, and doctrine.

 

Being rooted means we don’t shift with culture—we stand firm on truth.

EMPOWERED

We believe in the active work of the Holy Spirit today—guiding us, strengthening us, and shaping us to become more like Christ.


Living Spirit-empowered means we depend on God’s power, not our own, as we walk out our faith.

EQUIPPED

Every believer is called and gifted by God. We help people grow, discover their purpose, and use their gifts to serve others.


Being equipped means we don’t just attend church—we live on mission, making disciples wherever God has placed us

OUR HISTORY

Agape Church began in 1986 with a small group of families gathering in a living room with a shared desire to know God more deeply. By God’s grace, that simple beginning has grown into a church family that encourages hundreds in faith, worship, and service.
 

Today, Agape Church is known for a life-giving, Christ-centered culture marked by:
 

• Enthusiastic, Spirit-filled worship
• Biblically sound, practical teaching
• A deep emphasis on personal engagement with the Holy Spirit
• A diverse, welcoming church family
• Genuine participation in the Gospel through service, generosity, and prayer

 

Beginnings: Meeting at the Holiday Inn.

CORE VALUES:
AGAPE = "LOVE MADE REAL"

Real Love is Revealed in Scripture – We embrace the Bible as the chief authority for life and conduct. The Bible reveals that God is Love and how we may love one another appropriately.

 

Real Love Upholds Family – Solid families are the critical components of all society. We believe God designed church to love, support, and encourage every family toward godliness and flourishing.

 

Real Love is Inclusive – “Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the children of the world.”  And so does Agape Church. We embrace the marvelous variety of God’s people and pursue Him together in worship, prayer, and service.

 

Real Love Promotes Freedom – Hands raised, heads bowed, singing, shouting, dancing, kneeling, laughing, weeping, and flag waving are all expressions of worship seen in Scripture and regularly in our services. Jesus elicits our sincerest praise and we welcome all such devotion to Him done decently and in order.

 

Real Love Takes Action – Love is more than a feeling. Love is giving, serving, helping, encouraging, keeping, repenting, and forgiving by the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit.

CORE BELIEFS

We hold to beliefs that reflect the heart of biblical Christianity — firmly grounded in God’s Word, open to the Holy Spirit’s work, and centered on helping you know Jesus and follow Him daily.

THE HOLY BIBLE
GOD
JESUS CHRIST
THE HOLY SPIRIT
HUMAN BEINGS
SALVATION
HEAVEN AND HELL
CHURCH ORDINANCES
WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
MARRIAGE AND SEXUALITY

OUR TEAM

Church is not a building; it is a community of people following Jesus together. Agape is blessed with a dedicated team who joyfully serve by offering their gifts, time, and talents for the sake of the Gospel.

PASTORS

Brett Williams

Lead Pastor

Pastor Brett, along with his wife Anna and children, Henry and Alice , joins Agape Church after serving as Executive Pastor at Vizion Church in Charlotte. With a background in ministry and leadership, he is passionate about sharing the Gospel and equipping believers to grow as disciples of Jesus.

Brian Andersen

Executive Pastor

Brian came on staff at Agape in 1995.  He has served as Worship Pastor and elder and currently serves as Executive Pastor.  He enjoys the wife of his youth and their six children and nine grandchildren.  He takes pleasure in mentoring men and couples to excel in their Christian walk.

ELDERS

Louie Casey

Elder/CFO

Lou retired from the US Navy and a career in banking.  Lou now spends his time preparing taxes pro bono, serves as Agape's Chief Financial Officer, and exercises hospitality among our elder members. Lou was married to Cherry Casey for fifty-four years until her passing. They have four children, thirteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild.  

John Kennedy

Elder

 John is a founding member of Agape. He is retired from the Georgia Power Company where he worked as a crew supervisor. John is married to Peggy Kennedy. They have one child, one grandchild, and one great grandchild.

Tony Errico

Elder/Pastor to Men

Tony served as an associate pastor in Orlando before taking an engineering position at Kings Bay Sub Base. He and his wife Jessica have two children and three grandchildren whom they love dearly, and don't get to see nearly enough!   

Matt Hooks

Elder/Worship Leader

Matt has been serving in church ministry for over 11 years. He loves to worship with his voice and guitar and lead others into the Lord's presence.  A small business owner, Matt is an artist and craftsman whose desire is to express the love of Christ in everything he creates.  He and wife, Bethany, have three active young children.

Avera Greene Jr.

Elder

Avera manages a busy, locally based construction company overseeing projects all over the Southeast. Diligent and steadfast, the Greene’s have been a serving and encouraging part of Agape since the beginning. Avera is married to Lori and they have three adult children.

Bill Stash

Elder

Bill is a U.S. Navy veteran who has gone on to a successful career in finance.  Bill is married to Julie and together they teach Financial Peace University and serve on our hospitality team. They have three children and six grandchildren.

DIRECTORS

Lori Greene

NURSERY

Anna Williams

KIDS (Interim), SOCIAL MEDIA

Dayler dixon

STUDENTS

Didi Perez

WOMEN

Tony Errico

MEN

Matt Hooks

WORSHIP

Bethany Hooks

PRODUCTION

Jim & Michelle Hunsaker

FIRST IMPRESSION TEAM

Bruce & Cathy Hastie

DISCIPLESHIP