Our Staff


  • Jay Tucker - Pastor

    Jay came to serve as Pastor our church in June of 2018. He is a 1987 graduate of Georgia Southern University and a 1993 graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary. While at Georgia Southern, Jay was very involved with the Wesley Foundation and met his wife, Cathy, while there. Over the 25 years in ministry, Jay has had the privileged to serve on staff at The Methodist Children's Home in Macon, Trinity UMC in Warner Robins, Porterfield UMC in Albany, The Wesley Foundation at Georgia Southern, Bonaire UMC in Bonaire and the Gray / Clinton UMC's in Gray.  Cathy and Jay have two adult children Mary Catherine and Ross. "We Love being in Richmond Hill!"

    EMAIL: ChurchoftheHillpastor@gmail.com

  • Cathy Tucker - Associate Pastor

    Cathy joined our church staff in 2019. She has a BA in Sociology from Georgia Southern University and MA's in Parish Counseling and Christian Education from Asbury Theological Seminary

  • Janine Blakeborough - Director of Family and Kids Ministries

    Janine moved to Richmond Hill in 2009 with her husband, Russ, and their two children, and began volunteering with the children's ministry programs. Beginning in August of 2010, she assumed the role as Director and has enjoyed getting to know the wonderful children of our church by helping them grow in their faith. She could not do it without the dedicated volunteers that provide much needed support for this ministry. Our church truly has a heart for children and makes this program a priority and that's why she loves her job here!  We have so much fun, but more importantly, we see true transformation in the lives of our little ones.  

    EMAIL: ChurchoftheHillKids@gmail.com

  • Cecelia Poff - Family Ministries Assistant

    Celia moved to Richmond Hill in 2020 with her husband and two boys. Celia's children attended Richmond Hill Day school. She started volunteering with Wednesday J.A.M. in August 2021 and then on to teaching Kindergarten and first grade during Sunday morning J.A.M. She enjoys planning fun and engaging activities that will help children grow in their faith. 

  • Jack Caldwell - Director of Youth Ministries

    Jack joined the staff in May of 2010, freshly graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Middle Grades Ed. Jack is a ball of energy who enjoys to spend time getting to know the youth. Some of his favorite pasttimes are playing sports, random outbursts of singing, and spending time with his beautiful wife,  daughter, and son! Jack's greatest passion is to see youth reach the full potential that God has for them now and as well as later in life. If you would like to meet Jack, his office is located in the Ministry Center.

    EMAIL: ChurchoftheHillYouth@gmail.com

  • Anthony Rogers - Associate Youth Director

    Anthony and his family have been attending our church since 2020 and he has been the associate youth director since September 2022. He loves his family and spending time with them. He also loves watching most sports but especially Atlanta United and his alma mater Georgia Southern Eagles. Anthony strives to help the youth realize the truth that God loves them and desires a relationship with them.

  • Dr. Danny Kiene - Director of Music Ministries

    Dr. Kiene is a well known member of our community and servant in our church. He brings a wealth of musical experience and excitement to our church and has shared some of his dreams for growing our music ministry opportunities.  Dr. Kiene has a Bachelor of Music Education from Armstrong State University, A Masters of Education in Music Education from Georgia Southern University and a Doctor of Musical Arts from Shenandoah University Conservatory

    EMAIL: ChurchoftheHillMusic@gmail.com

  • Stacey Lanier - Administrative Assistant

    Stacey moved to Richmond Hill in 2020 with her husband Allen and their 3 children, Abby, Brandon, and Nathan. Allen has recently retired from the US Army and they have decided to make Richmond Hill their home. 

    EMAIL: Info@ChurchoftheHill.com

  • Donna Tussey - Financial Administrative Assistant

    Donna has been involved with our church since 2014 and has been on staff since summer 2016.  She enjoys meeting new people and helping others get connected.  Donna and her husband Mike love being in the community and our church. 

    EMAIL: ChurchoftheHillFinance@gmail.com

  • Kelly Hester - Bookkeeper

    Kelly and her family have been a part of our church since 2009. Kelly and her husband, Chip, have three children. She loves the community and church, but could do without the sand gnats. Kelly officially joined the staff in January of 2018.

    EMAIL: ChurchoftheHillbkeeper@gmail.com

  • Cristina Padrick - Day School Director


    EMAIL: RichmondHillDaySchool@gmail.com