PASTORAL STAFF
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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
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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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MATTHEW FERRIAssociate Pastor to Students
Matthew and his wife, Danielle, joyfully returned home to the Fayetteville area in August 2025, when Matthew was called to serve at Southview. Both were discipled at Southview during their school years, and the church has remained a deeply formative place in their walk with Christ. Matthew is a graduate of Regent University and is prayerfully preparing to pursue his Master of Divinity. Before returning home, he served for three years as an associate pastor in Tennessee, where the Lord first called him to vocational ministry. He carries a deep passion for teaching the riches of God’s Word and for engaging the life of the church so that men and women find their true belonging in God’s family through the redeeming work of Jesus Christ. Matthew and Danielle are blessed with four children, whom they see as a precious gift from God. They are committed to stewarding this gift faithfully, believing that the church is truly home, where Christ has given His people a “hundredfold” of love and family (Mark 10:30). Together, they enjoy reading, spending time with their kids, and investing in the life of the church. Above all, their desire is simple: to love God and love others, because Christ first loved us." |
PASTORAL INTERNS
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JASON TODDJason “Jay” Todd retired from the U.S. Army after 27 years of service and now serves as the Interim Outreach Pastor at Southview Baptist Church. He is passionate about equipping the saints for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4:12) and mobilizing the body of Christ to fulfill the Great Commission.
Jay is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and holds a Master of Theological Studies from Liberty University. He and his wife, Nikki, have three children, and they have attended Southview Baptist Church for the last 15 years. He enjoys adventure motorcycling and traveling, but his greatest joy is seeing lives transformed by the Gospel and empowered by the Holy Spirit. |
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JEREMY CLEVER
Jeremy and his family first came to Southview in 2024 and immediately knew this was where God wanted them to be. Shortly after arriving, Jeremy joined the worship team and eventually stepped into leadership. He is actively pursuing his Master of Divinity in Pastoral Counseling through Liberty Theological Seminary. His guiding verse in ministry is 1 Thessalonians 5:14.
Jeremy is currently an HH-60 MEDEVAC pilot in the U.S. Army with 10 years of service. He and his wife, Desiree, have four children: Avonlea, Genevieve, Calliope, and Caspian. As a family they enjoy soccer, music, dancing, board games, traveling, and simply spending quality time together. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 cybersecurity.
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