The Staff at Everett Springs
Dr. Stan Pethel – Minister of Music
Dr. Stan Pethel is Minister of Music at Everett Springs Baptist Church. His wife, Jo Ann, serves as church pianist. The Pethels have served at ESBC since 2014. Stan retired from Berry College in 2016; serving on the faculty there since 1973 and as Chair of Fine Arts from 1994 to 2013. He holds Bachelor of Music, and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Georgia and a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of Kentucky.
He is a widely published composer and arranger of music for the church and is active as a sports official for volleyball and basketball for high schools in the NW Georgia area.
Stan and Jo Ann have three children and six grandchildren.
Christy Nichols – House Keeper and Children’s Church
Christy does a great job of keeping the facility clean and well kept. She is also the Children’s Church coordinator for children under 10 for the worship service at 11:00 a.m.
Jo Ann Pethel – Piano Accompanist
Jo Ann Pethel serves as accompanist on piano for ESBC. An accomplished musician, she holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Georgia. She has served as accompanist for three churches previous to coming to ESBC. Jo Ann graciously and artistically accompanies school soloists and choirs as well throughout the area.
