Corey Pelton was Georgia born and grew up in East Tennessee. He has been an ordained pastor for nearly 30 years pastoring in Mississippi, Arkansas, South Carolina, Louisiana, and now in Polk County, TN. Corey is the director for Rural Church Development. He and his wife, Holly, have three adult children and two daughter-in-laws.

Will Davis is no stranger to Fannin and Polk counties. He is sixth generation in this area and knows it like the back of his hand. Previously Will has pastored Jerusalem Baptist Church and most recently Hot House Baptist Church. He brings his deep love for the good news of Jesus into this Appalachian culture in his staff position with Iron Bridge Church for outreach and discipleship. He and his wife, Suzie, have four young children.