Church Staff

Bill Barnett

Pastor

brobill@unionhillbaptist.org

Bill has served churches in Texas and Alabama. He has pastored Union Hill since 1994. Bro. Bill and his wife, Nancy, grew up in Houston, Texas and have both taught in public education. Bro. Bill graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. They are very proud of their three adult sons (Bradley, David & Michael). Bro. Bill loves seeing Jesus change lives through the ministry of the church.

Ray Blanton

Minister of Music and Education

ray@unionhillbaptist.org

Ray comes to us with 35 years of ministry experience. He has been married to his wife, Debra, since 1985, and has two grown boys: Daniel, 26 (and wife Jessica), and Christopher, 24. He is a graduate of Samford University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ray's desire is to lead the church in authentic worship and to disciple the next generation to do the same.

Stephen Smith

Minister of Students

stephen@unionhillbaptist.org

Stephen has over 17 years of student ministry experience serving through churches in North Carolina and Alabama. He became the Minister of Students in May 2017. Stephen is a graduate of the University of Mobile and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. Stephen and his wife, Julie (of Knoxville, TN), met on a mission trip to Brazil in August 2004 and were married in October 2005. They have one son (Josiah) who was born in July 2011. Stephen's heartbeat is to see students and families discipled through the local church.