Meet Our Staff

  • Dr. Nathan Byrd

    PASTOR

    Nathan's family have been members of MABC since they moved to Athens in 2000. He is married to Karen, a middle school Social Studies teacher in nearby Walton County. Karen has served MABC as our organist. They have three children: Sebastian, Nick, and Karlie.

    NATHAN@MILLEDGE.ORG

  • Dr. Ginny Dempsey

    ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR STUDENTS

    Dr. Ginny Dempsey, a native Athenian, joined the Milledge Avenue staff as Associate Pastor for Students in May of 2014. Ginny is an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and can be found at Sanford Stadium many Saturdays in the fall. Ginny is blessed to have an adopted daughter from China who is a teenager and plays volleyball, basketball, and soccer.

    GINNY@MILLEDGE.ORG

  • Susannah Pearson

    MINISTRY ASSOCIATE

    Susannah and her husband have been members of MABC since they moved to Athens in 2021. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from the University of North Georgia. When she isn't at work, you'll likely find her outdoors on a hiking trail or at a campsite.

    OFFICE@MILLEDGE.ORG

  • Sarah Pledger

    NURSERY COORDINATOR