Staff
Dr. Michael Sterlachini
Senior Pastor
Mike is our Senior Pastor and has been in full-time ministry for over 15 years. He has served churches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Mike is a two-time graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Master of Divinity degrees. He also holds a Doctor of Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mike is married to Karen and they have two children. He enjoys playing guitar, ham radio, and lifting weights.
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Rev. Donn Kilgore
Associate Pastor
Donn is our Associate Pastor and leads our music ministry. He was licensed to the ministry in 2023 and has one year left to receive his Associate in Biblical Studies degree. Donn has been actively involved in several local churches till the Lord led him, and his wife, to Griffin Baptist Church. Donn is married to Diana, has two grown and married children, and three grandsons. Donn enjoys music, hunting, and most other sports​.
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Mrs. Dawn Durham
Administrative and Financial Assistant
Dawn Durham joined the staff at Griffin Baptist Church in August 2006 as our Administrative and Financial Assistant. She handles the financial matters of the church, as well as any church-related matters. When you call or visit the church office, you will be greeted by Dawn. Dawn and her husband Greg have 3 sons: Brad, Tyler, and Victor (residing in Heaven 2002). The also have two daughter-in-laws (Katie and Courtney), and two grandchildren (Aubree and Rhett). She enjoys working on her chicken-breeding farm and goat farm that she runs with her husband. Dawn and her family love the great outdoors and family time.
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Mrs. Karen Sterlachini & Mrs. Tracy Moody
Youth Leaders
Karen and Tracy lead our youth ministry and have years of experience working with teenagers. Karen earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Illinois. She also holds the Masters of Education and Educational Specialist degrees from Kent State University. She has served as a School Psychologist for over 20 years in public education. Tracy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kent State University. She has also served in the church and public education for many years.
Mr. Robert Cowan and Mrs. Carolyn Cowan
Brotherhood & WMU Directors
Robert and Carolyn oversee our missions and children's ministries. They were married on June 24, 1964, and are lifetime members of Griffin Baptist Church. They have three boys, seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. They have a passion for for seeing people come to know Jesus and helping others. Robert is a retired deputy with the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.