Senior Pastor

Mark was born and raised in Tucker, GA. He and his wife Brandi met in 1990 at Rehoboth Baptist Church. They were married in 2004 and have four children together, Noah, Emileigh, Anna Reese, and Jeremiah.  Following high school, he graduated from North Georgia Technical College with a degree in Marine Engine Technology.

After many years in the small engine industry, He was called to full time Christian ministry.  Soon after, he attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where in 2015 he received a Masters of Theological Studies.  He has served as Pastor of Central Baptist Church in Weatherford, TX along with Baldwin Baptist in Baldwin, GA and Martin Baptist Church in Martin, GA.  He has also served as College and Career pastor at Maysville Baptist Church in Maysville, GA. Mark Joined us here at Chiquola in March of 2022.

Brad Haynes

Associate Pastor of Music & Senior Adults

I was born and raised in Norris, SC.  I was raised in church and did a lot of the right things going through the motions of being saved at 8 and at age 16.  I thought I was saved as a teen until I fell under real conviction at the age of 19.  It was then that I realized I had been living a lie all along.  My life really changed. I had truly surrendered my life to Christ.

I went to Tri-County College and earned an Associates Degree in Electronics.  I worked in industry a few years and started realizing the Lord was calling me to the ministry in 1992.

I started at Toccoa Falls College where I studied Church Music/Youth Ministry.  I met my wife Regina there and we got married in 1995. We have 3 daughters, Sara, Breana and Aleah. I served as Youth Pastor at Zebulon Baptist Church in Toccoa, GA, Grace Community Church in Rincon, GA and here at Chiquola Baptist Church.  I had the opportunity to serve 10 years as Youth Pastor.  I have served 12 years as the Worship/Senior Adult Pastor here at Chiquola.

The Lord called me from here to Temple Baptist Church in Simpsonville, SC in 2017, where I served for 5 & 1/2 years.  In January 2023, the Lord called me back here to Chiquola.  God is good through it all.

Associate Pastor of Youth & Family's

Kevin joins our Chiquola Family January 29, 2024

I am originally from Arkansas.  The story of how I ended up in South Carolina is a story that only God could write.  The short version is that I met the love of my life, Anna Kate, who is from Laurens, South Carolina.  It is a move that I would make over and over again.  We found out in August that we are expecting a baby boy in April 2024! God is so good!

I can trace God's goodness back for as long as I can remember.  When I was 8, God began tugging at my heart to tell me I needed a savior.  At eight years old, I wasn't sure all that meant, but one thing that I knew for sure was that I was a sinner and that I needed a savior.  After months of God working on my heart, I asked Jesus to be the savior of my life, and I have done my best to follow him ever since.



God's story for me did not end there.  When I was 16 years old, God revealed what I was supposed to do for the rest of my life, preach and teach the Bible.  This is a calling that God placed on my life then, and I have tried to pursue that calling ever since.  This was something that, at first, I was hesitant to embrace.  I asked, "Why me?" After many months of prayer, God confirmed his calling on my life.  I take it very seriously, and I am thankful that God would choose me for such a high calling.

Ministry Assistant/Church Treasurer

Tina began working at Chiquola Baptist Church in August of 2021. She accepted Christ at age 11 down in the old church on Laurel St. and later followed in baptism. She enjoyed being involved in the children and youth programs, GA’s and Acteens. She graduated from BHP and went on to Forrest College where she studied Accounting, Business and Tax Preparation. Tina married Larry Barker in November 1996 and they live in Honea Path. They have 1 daughter Brittany and her husband Lance. They have 2 grandchildren, Kaylee and Landon. Tina is blessed to be a member of the church Praise Team and choir. She enjoys working with our church staff and our church family.

Church Custodian

Mike is the custodian at CBC. He and his wife became part-time custodians for CBC in 2006. After retiring from Owens Corning Fiberglass in 2011, Mike became our full-time custodian. Mike is married to Gail Mitchell. They have two sons, Jason and Joey and wife Danielle. They have three grandsons: Ethan, Bryce, and Griffin and two granddaughters: Rayna and Raegen.