Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Micah Ellington

Lead Pastor

Pastor Micah was called to ministry at the age of 16. Since then, he has served in various roles in the ministry. He desires to see people come to know the Lord and grow in their relationship with Him. He and his wife, Sarah, have four beautiful daughters. (Yep, he’s a proud Girl Dad!) Before moving to Pooler, Pastor Micah, Sarah, and their girls lived in Alaska for 8 years. He enjoys the outdoors and spending time in God’s creation. He loves all sports, exercise, a good cup of coffee, spending time in the Word, good preaching, and spending time with his family.

Brayden Rozelle

Worship and Youth  Director

Brayden is a Colorado Native, born and raised, who attended Colorado Christian University for a degree in Worship Arts. He has played piano since 2010, Guitar since 2018, viola and other stringed orchestra instruments since 6th grade, and so many more instruments! While at CCU, Brayden also got the opportunities to pursue new instruments, learning Drums, Accordion, and Harmonica! During his degree, he proposed to his wife, Jordyn, and they got married 13 months later in June of 2023. He then graduated from CCU in May of 2024, when he and his wife shortly moved to Pooler, GA to begin at Rothwell Baptist Church.

Darlene Waters

Admin

Darlene is a native of Pooler. She grew up in a Christian home, came here to Rothwell with her family, and decided to follow Jesus when she was eight years old. She has loved and served Rothwell her whole life. She began playing piano for Sunday School assemblies when she was a young girl and for church services as a teenager. She has helped lead us in worship for 50 years! Darlene has also served various admin roles for many years. When not playing piano or leading here at Rothwell, Darlene loves planning and hosting family celebrations and spending time with her daughter and her son-in-law.

Shannon Parks 

Ministry Assistant

Shannon was raised in Wayne County, Georgia in a Christian home.  She decided to follow Jesus at age 10.  Shannon attended Georgia Southern University and graduated with a bachelor’s in business administration.  Shannon has been married for 17 years and has 2 wonderful daughters.  Throughout her marriage she has lived across the United States.  Shannon and her family moved back to Georgia in 2023.  She is a homeschool mom and loves serving her church and others here at Rothwell.  Shannon also enjoys cooking and hosting people at her home.

Jordyn Rozelle

Children's Ministry Director and Custodian 

Jordyn was raised in Parker, Colorado, and moved to Georgia with her husband, Brayden to work at Rothwell. Jordyn came to Christ at 17 years old and felt a huge shift in her life's direction. After graduating college, she felt the Lord calling her to pursue a career in early childhood education. She taught at a preschool for 3 years. During her 2nd year of teaching, Jordyn married her now husband Brayden and moved to Denver. Jordyn loves more than anything spending time with her family and friends. She also loves reading, writing, and exploring new places. Jordyn is super excited to be helping little minds learn about Jesus!