Say hello to the leadership team and staff members at Sixth Avenue.
LEADERSHIP and staff
LEADERSHIP and staff
meet our leadership
Say hello to the leadership team and staff members at Sixth Avenue.
Charles and Rosemary Fritts
Senior Pastor
Charles is a native of Lenoir City, and grew up in the 6th Avenue Church of God. For over 36 years, Charles has served the Lord as a missionary evangelist, pastor, church planter, and district overseer. During the past 18 years, Charles & Rosemary have served churches in Brentwood and Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. They are parents to 4 children and grandparents to one granddaughter that are the greatest source of joy in their lives.
Ruben & Nora Barboza martinez
el faro, Pastors
Since 2011, Ruben and Nora have led our Hispanic ministry, El Faro. They worship, pray, and serve our community from their own campus, but we are ONE church, two languages. Ruben and Nora have two children who are both involved in ministry. They have both served in their native country of Uruguay in the medical and military fields, as well as pastoring a local church. Both are Ordained with the Church of God, Cleveland, TN, USA, and lead this thriving ministry. Faithful prayer warriors and laborers are they.
Jeannie & Jason Luallen
Associate Pastor
Jeannie has dedicated over thirty years to ministry, including more than a decade serving as a children's pastor. Throughout her ministry journey, she has worked passionately to share the love of Christ and equip others for service, particularly through her leadership and care for children and families.
Alongside her husband, Jason, whom she has been married to for twenty years, Jeannie has raised five children who have also served in ministry with her, making it a family endeavor to spread the Gospel. Together, they are a testament to the power of faith and teamwork in ministry.
Jeannie holds a degree from Lee University and is an Ordained Minister with the Church of God. Her leadership extends beyond her local church. She served on the board of the Tennessee Youth and Children’s Leader’s Association for six years, four of those as President. Currently, she is a member of the State of Tennessee Youth and Discipleship Board for the Church of God, continuing to influence the next generation of church leaders.
Jeannie’s life and ministry are driven by a deep sense of purpose and commitment to serving others. Ephesians 2:10 encapsulates her mission and heart for ministry. "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." This verse reflects Jeannie's belief that every person has a unique calling to serve in God's kingdom. She is dedicated to helping others discover and live out that calling.
Will & Amanda Key
youth Director
William is an experienced and passionate leader with over 20 years of ministry experience, including 14 years serving in youth ministry.
William has had the privilege of serving in various roles throughout his ministry journey. He is an Ordained Bishop with the Church of God and his leadership experience extends beyond youth ministry, having served in children's ministry, as a worship leader, evangelist, and as a lead pastor. He also served on the board of Tennessee Youth and Children’s Leader’s Association (TYCLA ) for 3 years.
William is committed to preaching the Word of God with clarity, compassion, and purpose. Alongside his wife, Amanda, and their three children, he strives to live out his faith daily, empowering others to walk in the fullness of God's calling on their lives. With a heart for nurturing the next generation, he has dedicated his life to empowering people to grow in their faith and leadership
Serving as Youth Pastor at Sixth Avenue from 2014 to 2018, his family is excited to return and serve the congregation once again.
dr. Patrick & Aubrey Jensen
Worship and discipleship pastor
Patrick & Aubrey met while obtaining their Masters of Divinity at Pentecostal Theological Seminary. They have served the church in many capacities; music, staff, pastor, evangelist, and much, much more. We are blessed to have them provide leadership in teaching, counseling, choir, and family ministries - which guides the formation of biblical understanding for our parents and children. They also teach our adult sanctuary class each Sunday.
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