Our Leadership Team
LORIE TURNER
next generation Pastor
Lorie has served in Worship Ministry for over 20 years alongside her husband for 16 of those years prior to him becoming Lead Pastor. She is a skilled musician, and her passion is to lead others into the presence of God. She and Pastor Lance have two sons & Daughter-in-law, Garrett & Haley and Tyler. She loves serving the Lord and her community. She is passionate about helping others develop their skills and talents God has given them.
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lorie@fully-alive.church | 770-316-8155
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dewayne hamby
next step Pastor
DeWayne has a heart for connecting people with a church community and with God. He has served in local and international ministry for 30 years in roles such as executive pastor, communications director, and leader of various small groups and specialized ministries. As author of the book “Gratitude Adjustment” and a writer covering faith-based entertainment, his work has been referenced and featured in a variety of print and online publications such as Charisma, Rolling Stone, Dove, Us Weekly, People, The Blaze, Movieguide®, and BeliefNet. DeWayne earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Lee University with post-graduate studies in Christian leadership. He is married to LeAnn Hamby and has three wonderful daughters, Natalie, Hailey, and Hannah.
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dewayne@fully-alive.church | 423 505-0041
leann hamby
WORSHIP AND ARTS Pastor
LeAnn Hamby has worked in music and worship ministry for over 20 years, serving as worship leader, choir director, and vocalist across the southeast. She has taught worship and music courses online for Moody Bible Institute and Lee University as well as led workshops at church conferences and worship events. LeAnn is passionate about leading others into the presence of God and teaching others to do the same.
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leann@fully-alive.church | 423-310-0078
PASTOR DANNY SHURETT - Financial administrator pastor
Cathryn Shurett - Outreach Pastor/MINISTRY SUPPORT
Danny and Cathryn have been in ministry for over 15 years. They have lived in the Woodstock area for over twenty years. They have one son, Jonathan, and two daughters, Ashley and Jessica. Their desire is that every child and adult will come to know the amazing love of God in his/her life. They partner with our leadership team to help each ministry effectively share the vision of Full Life with others.
cathryn@fully-alive.church | 404-723-6313
Courtney Roberts-Jr Kids Director
Courtney Roberts is married to Bryan Roberts and together they have four kids, ages 7, 5, 3, and 2. She has a heart for serving and working with students. She has worked with kids in various rolls for 13 years as a preschool teacher, assistant teacher, and elementary school teacher. She currently teaches reading at The Kings Academy in Woodstock. She has attended church at Full Life for 7 years and serving in the Jr. Kids program for the past 6.
courtney@fully-alive.church | 770-855-1498
Our Leadership Support
We are Protected by Trustees​​
The Trustees are members of the congregation who oversee the finances and direct the provision of the facilities. They provide counsel to the Lead Pastor regarding the major financial commitments of the church.
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- Bill Turner
- Devoy Bell
- Nathan Burgess
- Aimee Bennett
- Ron Jutze
We are Strengthened by an Overseer​​
Our overseer is the Administrative Bishop of North Georgia Church of God. He may be called in to help in accountability matters relating to the Lead Pastor, if requested by the Trustees.
We are Affiliated with a Denomination​​
Our denomination is the Church of God of Cleveland, Tennessee.