Porch Staff

Rev. Shannon Clark Patterson

Shannon has been on staff at Valdosta First UMC since 1999. Shannon loves teaching in a way that helps people connect to the Bible. She has a handsome husband named Drew and she is a college football fanatic. Go Big XII! 
Shannon / shannon@theporchvaldosta.com

Justin Crenshaw

Justin has been leading worship for over 10 years and currently fronts the band "Soular 7". He is also a big goober and for some reason loves the Georgia Bulldogs! Justin is married to his wife Allison and they have two beautiful kids, Carsen and Colby.
Justin / jcrenshaw5@hotmail.com

Dennis Williams

Dennis is in his 3rd year on staff and is the ever-present help that a ministry like ours needs. Ask and he is there! Dennis also leads the guys Bible study and brings a lack of "religiousness" to his faith journey which is nice.

Dennis / dennis_is_legend@yahoo.com

Ellen Warren

Ellen is in her 2nd year on staff. She is excited about serving others and brings a lot of energy and fun to the ministry. She helps lead a girls Bible Study along with all of her Porch duties too. Ellen is a "softie" for others.


Ellen / ellenwarren3@hotmail.com

Ben House

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Ben is in his 1st year on staff, though he has been active in our church for many years. Ben is an accomplished musician, oversees ECHO Sunday School tech, and he is a tremendous goofball.


Ben / benhouse139@hotmail.com

Evan Roark

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Evan returns to our staff as the Technical Coordinator after Interning for 2 years and then taking a break. Evan oversees all the techy aspects of the Porch and is one mean unicyclist!


Evan / john_hancock23640@yahoo.com

Lindsey Radcliff

Lindsey has been singing her whole life and she has been sharing her voice with us at the Porch for 3 years. A junior at VSU, majoring in English, Lindsey really enjoys playing guitar and writing some of her own music.

Lindsey / jesuslover_77@hotmail.com