Pastor Marcus joined the Noonday staff on Jan 7, 2024. He also serves as the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Luther Rice College and Seminary. Previously, he served the Georgia Baptist Mission Board as the Director of Church Minister Relations. 

 

Merritt has also served as state missionary in Aabama, serving concurrently with the North American Mission Board. Prior to that, he served as senior pastor of churches in GA and AL. He has also served more than a dozen churches as Transitional Pastor. 

 

Pastor Marcus holds a doctor of ministry degree from the New Orleans Baptist Theological seminary. He and his wife, Michelle, have three children and five grandchildren. 

Mason joined Noonday in September of 2024. Having recently completed his Music Education degree at Kennesaw State University, he brings a wealth of musical experience to our Noonday Music Ministry. Mason believes that worship is a powerful tool through which God encourages His people, strengthens faith, and brings about transformation. Mason joyfully leads the Noonday Baptist Church Worship Team and Tech Team each Sunday morning in an effort to enhance the experience of all  members both in-person and virtually. 

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Contact Mason at mason@noondaychurch.org

David serves our middle school, high school, and college students. In his teen years, David was called to vocational ministry, before attending Liberty University to receive a Christ-centered education. David graduated Liberty University with a Master of Divinity degree and is an ordained Minister of the Gospel. He brings nearly a decade of experience working with youth and his passion for student ministry has only grown in that time. In his spare time, he enjoys watching movies, playing games, experiencing the great outdoors and
hopelessly cheering for his beloved Dallas Cowboys.
“I hope to inspire the next generation to be leaders NOW!”

Contact David at david@noondaychurch.org

Brother David promotes training discipleship and growth among our Senior Adults. He ministers to the homebound and helps coordinate and promote fellowship outings.  David graduated from Mississippi College before attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Before coming to Noonday, David pastored churches in Mississippi and Alabama and is retired from full-time ministry after 16 1/2 years as pastor of Union Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama.  David is married to Marilyn and together they have three children and four grandchildren.

 

Contact David at mahaffey58@comcast.net

Bud is our Administrator over finance and business operations at Noonday. Bud worked for UPS for 34 years in Industrial Engineering and Transportation Business Management. After retiring from UPS, Bud joined the staff at Noonday as Administrator in 2011. In his spare time, he plays golf, loves working with cars, and enjoys working in the yard. He is a widowed father of two daughters and has two granddaughters and two grandsons. 

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Contact Bud at bud@noondaychurch.org

Vicki provides administrative support to the staff at Noonday. She retired from The Home Depot  after 20 years of service.   She is a former foster mom and continues to co-parent 3 former foster children. She also provides respite care for other foster parents. She has a heart for the elderly and homebound and provides visits  and weekly phone calls to multiple church members.  She feels James 1:27 is her calling.

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Contact Vicki at vicki@noondaychurch.org

Starla has directed to Noonday Academy for over 6 years. It is their desire to provide a quality Christian education for your child in a safe and loving environment. Noonday Academy provides developmentally appropriate activities involving discovery, experimentation, interaction, and active learning. Our goal is to create a love of learning and to prepare your child to be a creative problem solver as they begin discover and develop their God-given unique talents.

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Contact Starla at Starla@noondaychurch.org