Our Pastors
JOEL BARRERE
Senior Pastor
Pastor Joel Barrere is the lead pastor at Life Bible Church. In 2013, Joel became the interim pastor. After much prayer, Joel agreed to lead the church, which he did bi-vocationally for 4 years.
It then became clear that God was calling him to be the full-time lead pastor, which became official in 2017. In addition to teaching, preaching, and counseling, Pastor Joel has done a number of video series on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and other important topics for the church. His gifts of teaching and preaching reach beyond Holly Springs thanks to a strong online presence of sermon podcasts & videos.
Pastor Joel and Angela have six children: Madison, Seth, Caleb, Mia Joy, Samuel, & Charlotte.
Joel Barrere
Senior Pastor
Pastor Joel Barrere is the lead pastor at Life Bible Church. In 2013, the previous pastor stepped down to begin working with international adoptions. The elders of LBC asked Joel if he would step in to be the interim pastor. After much prayer, Joel agreed to lead the church, which he did bi-vocationally for 4 years.
It then became clear that God was calling him to be the full-time lead pastor, which became official in 2017. In addition to teaching, preaching, and counseling, Pastor Joel has done a number of video series on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and other important topics for the church. His gifts of teaching and preaching reach beyond Holly Springs thanks to a strong online presence of sermon podcasts & videos.
Pastor Joel and Angela have six children: Madison, Seth, Caleb, Mia Joy, Samuel, & Charlotte.
Scott Murphy
Executive Pastor
Scott Murphy is a Georgia native and moved to Canton in 2008. He and his family have been members at Life Bible Church since 2011. In 2016, the Murphy family moved to Quito, Ecuador to serve as missionaries. Their ministries included teaching, mentoring, and administrating with an international Christian school, providing food and education scholarships for children in need, supporting local pastors, and working with ministries that serve rescued women.
Having returned to Canton in 2020, Scott accepted the position of Executive Pastor. Scott also has a Master’s degree in Discipleship for Ministry through Regent University.
Pastor Scott and his wife, Brandy, have two children: Madeline and Patrick.