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KRIS CALHOUNSenior Pastor
Kris first came to Southview Baptist Church as a teenager through its outreach to local students. It was at Southview that he met his wife, Rebecca, and where all five of their children were saved and baptized. Over the last several decades, Southview has been more than a church—it’s been home. Kris was saved 23 years ago and called into full-time ministry six years ago. He has served in various roles, including filling the pulpit in recent seasons. Kris is passionate about shepherding the people of Southview with love, humility, and deep reverence for God. His greatest desire is to serve the church that shaped his life and to lead it faithfully as God calls
Email: [email protected] STEVE ALDEAdult Discipleship PastorSteve began serving at Southview in the summer of 2013 bringing over 30 years of experience in teaching and counseling in the church. He received His master’s degree in biblical counseling from Clark’s Summit University. Steve's focus and passion is to help believers know, treasure and enjoy the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ and His gospel above all else in order to live a life that honors Him.
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KELLY PARSONSNursery CoordinatorKelly and her family came to Southview in 2008 and within a few weeks knew that this was where God meant for them to be. Never did she think that she would be called to the nursery ministry. Over the years, Kelly has been blessed by the children and their families that have come through the nursery classes. She hopes that, in some small way, she has been able to be a reflection of God's amazing love for each of them.
Kelly is married to Rob and their busy crew includes Jake, Will, Gracie, Sam, and Charlie. When she is not homeschooling their kids, Kelly loves to read, run, travel, and hang out with friends and family. Email: [email protected] |
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EMILIE SELLERS
Director of Children's Ministries
Emilie and her husband began attending Southview in 2004 and she became the Director of Children’s Ministries in 2023. She has previously served at Southview as Sunday School Administrator, VBS Director, and in the nursery.
She received her bachelors degree from NC State University and previously worked as a middle/high school science teacher and in a quality control laboratory. She has been a homeschooling mom since 2012. Her husband, Jason, is an RN at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. They have 3 children - Madison, Chase, and Reagan. Emilie and her family enjoy traveling in their camper with their 3 labradoodles and if she has spare time, she enjoys reading, crafting, and baking. Email: [email protected] |
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CHRIS WATERSFinancial Administrative AssistantChris joined the Southview staff on January 22, 2024. She and her family have been members of Southview Baptist Church since 2008. Chris and her husband Joe founded Southview Baptist Church’s Face-to-Faith Homeless Ministry in 2008. This ministry serves the homeless community in the downtown Fayetteville area every Friday night. Chris and Joe have one daughter, Kaitlyn.
Chris is a morning person who loves to sing, cook and hangout with family and friends, watch movies and vacation at the beach. Email: [email protected] |
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KAREN TARTPastoral Administrative AssistantKaren joined the Southview staff in July 2021. She and her family have been members of Southview Baptist Church since 2008. Karen serves as a member of the Praise Team and she and her husband, Sam, lead The Rock Journey Group on Wednesday evenings. Karen and Sam have 4 children, Jacob, Ashley, Emily and Dylan; and they also have 5 grandchildren. Karen enjoys music, reading, hiking, and being outdoors.
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SID GROSSFacilities DirectorSid joined the Southview staff in April 2022. He and his family have been members of Southview Baptist Church since May 2020. Sid has been active in the church since 2013, however, serving with the men's ministry, the parking team, and as a Journey Group leader. His wife, Barbara, has served as a volunteer in our Children's Ministry. His son, Kyle, is working toward a degree in physical therapy.
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