Meet Our Leaders
Pastor - Chris Bagley
Chris has served as pastor of Goshen since October 2014. Originally from Cumming, GA, he is passionate about pastoring the church through preaching, teaching, and shepherding the people God has entrusted to him. He is married to Megan, a teacher at Poole's Mill Elementary, and they have three daughters — Elizabeth (11), Lucy (9), and Bonnie (1).
He holds a PhD in Biblical Exposition from NOBTS.
“What I enjoy most about my role is preaching, teaching, and the people.”
Chris was saved at the age of nine during a Wednesday morning revival service at Friendship Baptist Church — a moment that shaped the trajectory of his life and ministry.
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When he’s not serving at the church, you can often find Chris enjoying the outdoors — golfing, hunting, or just soaking in God’s creation.
Favorites:
Food: Steak and potatoes
Band/Genre: 90’s country music
Book: The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey
Movie: Lord of the Rings
Quote:
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” — C.S. Lewis
Youth Pastor - Clark McGhee
Clark has served as youth pastor at Goshen for 1 year, making disciples among the youth of GBC through teaching, mentoring, and building relationships. Originally from Woodstock, GA, he has a heart for spending time with students and helping them grow in faith.
Clark is married to Haley, whom he met through mutual friends at KSU. They have two boys who keep them busy and bring them joy.
He earned a B.A. in Western Philosophy and an M.A. in Cultural Apologetics.
“What I enjoy most about my role is spending time with the students and building lasting relationships.”
Clark grew up in a Christian home, attending church multiple times a week, and fully committed his life to Christ in high school when his faith became personal and real to him.
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When he’s not working or playing with his boys, Clark enjoys reading and watching a movie.
Favorites:
Food: Almost anything from the continent of Asia
Band: Born Ruffians
Book: Fiction authors like Ernest Hemingway, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and John Steinbeck
Movie Producers: Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, and Denis Villeneuve
Quote:
“When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.” — Erasmus of Rotterdam
Children’s Director - Meredith Hardt
Meredith has served in children’s ministry at Goshen for 3 years, teaching Sunday School, Children’s Church, and Wednesday night activities. She loves working with children and families to build faith and share the love of Jesus.
Meredith has always lived in Waleska, GA, where she grew up attending church. She and her husband, Jeff, married in 2007 and have two girls, Madelynne and Evelynne.
She has earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education, as well as an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degrees in Curriculum and Instruction and Teacher Leadership.
Meredith grew up in church, rarely missing a Sunday, but vividly remembers as a young child asking Jesus to be her Savior at home one night.
“I grew up in church and rarely missed a service unless I was sick. My mama has always played the piano, and my daddy served as a deacon. I always knew about the Lord, but when I was eight years old, sitting in a revival service, I realized my need for repentance and salvation. That night, I understood that I was a sinner and that without the Lord, I would spend eternity separated from Him. I prayed to accept Jesus as my Savior and vividly remember the peace that came over me. As I’ve grown older, my appreciation for all that the Lord has done — and continues to do — in my life has only deepened. My prayer is that the Lord will work through me to plant and water seeds of faith in each child entrusted to me at church, so that they too will grow to be disciples for Him in their own circles of influence.”
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Meredith enjoys anything with her family —
“I love spending time with my family, and we enjoy so many simple, fun activities together — walking up to visit my parents, playing four-square in the driveway, watching the kids ride their bikes, having water balloon fights with cousins, and catching lightning bugs in the yard after dark.”
Favorites:
Food: Her mama’s sweet potato soufflé or homemade vegetable soup
Book: Mama Bear Apologetics (current favorite)
Movie: Anything made prior to 1990 — she loves the classics
Quote:
As a teacher and a school leader - "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."
As a mama - "Train up a child in the way that he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it." Our children are the future and I'm trusting the Lord to use them all for His glory and to guide me as I try my best to train them up.