Meet Our Pastors
Shane Tarpley
Senior Pastor
Pastor Shane is a graduate of The University of West Georgia and holds a bachelor's in organizational leadership as well as licensed and ordained through the Church of God. He and Amanda planted Verve in 2017.
Amanda Tarpley
Worship & Vkidz
Pastor Amanda is a graduate of The University of West Georgia and holds a bachelor's in education. She works for the Department of Early Care and Learning for the state of Georgia. Amanda is ordained through state of Georgia under Verve Church.
Stacy Jefferson
Associate Pastor
Pastor Stacy is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in finance. He works as a financial advisor for Edward Jones. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees at Verve. Stacy is ordained through the state of Georgia under Verve Church.
Cindy Jefferson
Teaching Pastor
Pastor Cindy is a graduate of The University of West Georgia with a bachelor's in speech pathology. She works as a realtor for Maximum One. Cindy is ordained through the state of Georgia under Verve Church.
Adam Thompson
Students & Production
Pastor Adam is a Bremen High School alum and works at Honda Locke in Tallapoosa. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees at Verve. Adam is ordained through the state of Georgia under Verve Church.
Santana Thompson
Students & Media
Santana is a Bremen High School alum and works for Tanner Health Care in the Physical Therapy Dept. She is ordained through the state of Georgia under Verve Church.
Angel Arzuaga
Discipleship & Production
Angel is a native of Puerto Rico. He works for the Villa Parks and Rec Dept as the Director of Sports. Angel is ordained by the Ciudad de Refugio, USA.
Lisa Jacobson
Prayer and Intercession
Lisa is a graduate of the University of Georgia and holds a certificate in city management. She works as the City Administrator for The City of Temple. Lisa is licensed by the Church of God.