Lead Pastors – Scott and Tammy Stringer
Pastors Scott and Tammy have been married since 1997 and have one daughter (Michaela Fussell). Scott has lived for the Lord since 1989 and Tammy since 1990. They have served God in ministry together for their entire marriage in various roles such as Youth Ministry, Kids Ministry, Finance, Administration, Associate Pastor, Worship Ministry, and now Lead Pastors. Scott has been in full time ministry since 1995 and Tammy since 1997. Tammy also is our Childrens Pastor. They have pastored a rebuilding/growing Liberty Church since 2009 . Their heart is to know God, see Him make broken lives new and for the potential in every believer to be reached.
Worship Leader – Alex Castillo
Alex Castillo has been married to his wife Brandi since 1991 and have two boys (Eli & Ethan Castillo). They have both lived for God since they were teenagers & have served the Lord together in music ministry both traveling & in the local church their entire marriage. He has been the Worship Pastor at Liberty since 2018. No matter if he’s spreading the word of Jesus to his congregation in Effingham or to indigenous people throughout the world, he believes it’s his job to build a culture of worshippers. “And most importantly, it is to honor God in such a way, not just on Sunday mornings, but in our lives, to honor God in a way that it brings glory to Him and Him only,” Castillo says.
Youth Pastor – Zack Fussell
Zack and his wife Michaela have been married since 2020. Zack has lived in Effingham County the majority of his life. He has served middle and high school age ministries since he graduated high school in 2018. Zack came on board at Liberty as a Youth Ministry Intern in 2019 & and joined the staff in 2020. His heart in ministry is to see students encounter God in a life changing way that results in a burning heart for Him for the rest of their lives.