Who We Are

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.

 Brett Williams - Lead Pastor of Agape Church in St. Marys G

Brett Williams

Lead Pastor

Pastor Brett, along with his wife Anna and children, Henry and Alice, joined Agape Church in Jan 2025 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 of Agape Church in St. Marys GA

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.

Louie Casey - CFO of Agape Church

Louie Casey

CFO/Elder

John Kennedy - Elder at Agape Church

John Kennedy

Elder

Tony Errico - Elder at Agape Church

Tony Errico

Elder/Men's Ministry 

Matt Hooks - Elder at Agape Church

Matt Hooks

Elder/Worship Leader

Avera Greene - Elder at Agape Church

Avera Greene Jr.

Elder

Didi Perez - Women's Pastor at Agape Church

Bill Stash

Elder

Didi Perez

Pastor to Women

Dayler Dixon - Student Ministry Director at Agape Church

Dayler Dixon

Student  Ministry