HMCC Staff & Leadership

The staff and leadership here at HMCC is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. If you have questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them.

  • Tim Wallingford

    Senior Minister

    Dr. Tim Wallingford is the Lead Minister of HMCC and a CCLNetwork Specialized Coach. He's been married to Patty 45 years, has two boys, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren.


    Tim's education includes B.S> from Cincinnati Christian University, a M.A. in Apologetics, a M.M. in Church Growth, and M.Div. from Cincinnati Bible Seminary. Tim did doctorate studies at Southern Baptist Seminary and received his D. Min from Emmanuel School of Religion. 


    Tim has served in the local ministry for 40 years. His experience includes being the Lead Minister of four congregations ranging from small congregations to emerging mega churches. God doubled the church membership  in every congregation and doubled or tripled the church's budget and generosity.


    Tim has authored several books including Transforming Neighborhoods One Life at a Time, 100 Answers for the Neighborhood, and Turning Church Members into Disciple Makers. Tim has co-authored, The Character of Christ, RePOSITION, and The Disciple-Making Leader


    Tim has served on the faculty of the Louisville Bible College, the Cincinnati Bible Seminary, and presently in an adjunct professor for Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, MO. 

  • Tyler Tinsley

    Student & Young Adult Minister

    Tyler was born in Georgia and raised right up the street from here in Winder. He spent 3 years interning at Galilee Christian Church and heard the Lord's call to student ministry. Tyler and Savannah married in April 2020, shortly before joining HMCC's staff. They don't have children yet, but they do have a dog named Zeke. Does that count?


    Tyler has been in ministry in some capacity since 2014. Tyler and Savannah both have a heart for students, family, and a keen sense of adventure. They particularly love the Great Outdoors (camping, anyone?) and sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Tyler's desires are to see our local community thrive with the love of Jesus through student ministry outreach in local schools, to local shelters, and creating a strong Christ-centered environment for our youth to grow, love, thrive, and fellowship.

  • Candy mcgee

    Children's director


    I started attending HMCC in 2012. I was a dedicated volunteer in the children’s ministry, the women’s ministry, served as the Events Coordinator, as well as the Marketing Director. I recently joined the staff full time as the Children & Marketing Director. It is so rewarding to be able to use my gifts to grow the kingdom.

  • Russ Cooper

    Worship Leader

    Russ was born in Barnesville, GA. and graduated from Gordon College.  He moved to Nashville, TN  as a touring and session musician. Upon returning to Georgia, Russ has served as Worship Leader/ Minister for churches in Metro Atlanta. 


    Russ joined  the staff of Hamilton Mill Christian Church in 2009 as Minister of Music and Creative Arts, leading us in song and praise during each worship service. Russ' interests include all things musical and baseball, spending quality time with his wife of 20 years and his three children.

  • Charlene Taylor

    administrative assistant

    Charlene is the voice you’ll hear when you call HMCC.  She was born in East Tennessee and graduated from East Tennessee State with a degree in Business Education.  She was a high school Business Education teacher in Maryland and Georgia.  She was a charter member of Lilburn Christian Church and Hamilton Mill Christian Church.  


    After being a Stay-at-home Mom for two children she had a career in the accounting field and now serves as HMCC’s Administrative Assistant.  She handles the day to day operations of the church office along with the bookkeeping and accounting processes for the church.

  • James Eidson

    On-Site Facilities Steward

    James is the amazing individual who is always behind the scenes making sure all of our spaces are clean and presentable to anyone who is using our building.

  • Steve Bryant

    Shepherd - Elder


    Steve was born in Browning, Illinois. When he was in his early teens, his family moved to Storm Lake, Iowa. He graduated from high school in 1971 and then attended the Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York. While at the academy, Steve sailed the Mediterranean, South America, Northern Europe, the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. After the academy, he worked in Marshalltown, Iowa where he met his wife, El Jean. In 1983 the family moved to Norcross, Georgia. Steve became a member of Lilburn Christian Church in 1991. He served as a deacon for seven years and taught adult Bible school during that time. Steve and El Jean are charter members of Hamilton Mill Christian Church. He was selected to serve as an elder at HMCC in 2007. Steve is an Applications Engineer for Control Southern. Steve enjoys traveling with his family and playing golf. He and El Jean have three daughters and four grandchildren.



  • Richard White

    Shepherd - Elder

    Bio Coming Soon

  • rick gardner

    Shepherd - Elder

    Bio Coming Soon

  • Joel Shannon

    SHEPHERD - ELDER

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