ABOUT

Lasting Impact Barnesville / Lamar County is a small church family made up of geniune people that care about you. Our leadership team is here to serve you and help you become all God has designed you to be!

Jim Hood,
Senior Pastor

I’m Jim. I grew up in Zephyrhills, Florida, a suburb of Tampa. As a teenager I moved to Brooksville, Florida. My parents kept me and my siblings in church as children. I began flirting with Jesus around twelve years old, but nothing really stuck. At eighteen, I met the girl of my dreams, Cathy, while working. She was my new supervisor, and we began dating several months later. I became a devoted follower of Jesus at nineteen, and my girlfriend followed several months later. We started a food ministry at our church and eventually married in 1999. We have three children; James Jr (J.J.) is 25, Emily is 21, and Ryan is 19. In November of 2004 we moved to Griffin, and have remained here since. For the last 17 years I have served as Associate Pastor, until my close friend and mentor, Scott, retired and appointed me Senior Pastor. I am passionate about showing people the love Jesus has for them.

Neal Goff,
Associate Pastor

Neal's Bio Coming Soon

Emily Hood,
Children's Church

Hello, I’m Emily. I grew up in this church. My family and I moved to Georgia, from Florida when I was three months old. I became a Christian when I was eight years old, and have helped in the ministry here for almost my entire life. I’m looking forward to growing the Children’s ministry, and continuing to serve Lasting Impact Barnesville.

Melody Buller,
Worship Leader & Associate Pastor

Hi, I’m Melody! My husband Jeff and I moved to Barnesville in 2011, and we’ve been part of Lasting Impact Barnesville since 2020. I’ve been following Jesus since I was five, and few things bring me more joy than worshiping Him and leading others into His presence. Alongside that, I take so much joy in being a wife and mom, and I’m grateful to serve with the amazing team here. We love our church family, and the opportunity to walk alongside others as we grow in God’s love and learn to love Him more deeply.

Thayer Carter

Associate Pastor

Thayer's Bio coming soon

Youth/Young Adult Leader Needed!

Lasting Impact Barnesville would like to have a Wednesday Night Youth Ministry for youth after the worship ends. We need a gifted youth leader teacher to volunteer!