our leadership
Toby Shedd
lead pastor
Pastor Toby is passionate about reaching the those in the shadow of our steeple and works to prioritize the family in his ministry.
Toby is a graduate of Liberty University and New Orleans Seminary. He and his wife Alisha have 2 amazing daughters at home and an awesome son in nursing school.
Pastor Toby is an avid hiker and outdoorsman. He’s also an ice cream fanatic, and always looking for a good scoop! And being from Alabama, yes, sadly he is an Auburn fan. War Eagle.
Wayne Cook
executive pastor
Pastor Wayne oversees the administrative and education teams in the Forge Faith Family.
He is husband to Regi, his dear wife of 39 years and counting. Wayne is a graduate of Southern Miss & Southwestern Seminary, and has 3 adult children, and 4 grandchildren.
Wayne has a heart for the local church and
is passionate about seeing the church pour into the lives of children and our next generation.
Joel Ogle
worship pastor
Pastor Joel leads the worship and creative teams in the Forge Faith Family. He has a passion for leading worship, and is constantly pushing the boundaries to find innovative and creative ways to minister to the faith family.
He is a graduate of Liberty University Seminary and the University of Tennessee.
Joel has an amazing wife Amber. They have two puppies Ella and Dylan. They love spending time with their family and cheering on the Vols!
our staff

Brian / Shannon Whaley
student ministry

Kayla Watts
kids ministry

Chelsea Barnhart
nursery ministry

Debbie Walker
admin

Katie Trotter
finance

Justin Johnson
finance / worship

Carol Hare
receptionist
Doug Rogers
facilities
