Thomas Crutchfield or Bro C (as some refer to him) is a native to Georgia. Bro Crutchfield is married to Shanna Crutchfield and they have 2 children Logan and Lauren. Pastor C has a Bachelors degree of Science in nursing, BSN, as well as a GA Paramedic license. His journey of working for the Lord in ministry began in Rome, Ga. The Lord saved this family and began to use them in many areas of ministry. Bro C has served as the Outreach director, drummer, sound man, Sunday school teacher and much more. The Lord led him from their home church to Texas Bible College. Bro C attended Bible School where he served under Timothy Gray as his Asst. Pastor. When the Crutchfields returned to their home church the Lord opened new doors as well as old ones. Bro C served as Asst to the Pastor and Youth Pastor for Rev Rodney Bankens. Shortly after moving back he was elected to serve as the Section 4 Youth Director. They remained in Rome for 3 more years until the Lord led them to Hinesville. In March of 2003 he accepted the call to Hinesville to begin pastoring. The Lord has blessed the church and the Crutchfields. Upon arriving in Hinesville the church was blessed with about 20 people. Many have been baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost for an average attendance of around 250. After moving to Hinesville Bro C was elected to serve as the GA District SS Director where he served for 8 years. Currently he is serving as the North American Missions Secretary for United Pentecostal Church of GA. 

Shanna Crutchfield was born in Rome, Ga. She married Tommy Crutchfield in 1988 and they have two children Logan and Lauren Crutchfield. Her training in medicine lead her to work as a Paramedic before receiving the Holy Ghost in 1994. After this experience her life was forever changed. Shanna worked in many areas of ministry to include Youth, Ladies, Outreach, Sunday School, daughter works, music and more. In 2003 The Crutchfield's moved to Hinesville GA where Tommy was called to Pastor. Her ministry work has been able to continue in speaking, teaching, singing, mentoring and more. She has been afforded the opportunity to help plan and organize Jr. camps, conferences as well as speaking engagements at conferences and church meetings. Currently she serves on the GA District Ladies committee as the Section One ladies leader.

Christopher Parks was born in Albany, GA. He is married to Marlena Parks and they have four children Mahalia, Chrystal, Chance, and “C” (Christopher Jr). After receiving the Holy Ghost in 2005, he was soon called into the ministry. He served as the Military Life Pastor and as a Sunday School Teacher at Life UPC. After transitioning to Mississippi, he served as the Evangelism Pastor and Director of Rediscovery Ministries at Woodlawn UPC. He served in the U.S. Army until he retired after 21 years of active service. After retirement, Christopher and his family returned to Hinesville, GA area. He serves as the Evangelism Pastor here at Life UPC with responsibilities in prison ministry, food bank, life skills, ministerial leadership training, Sunday School teacher, and member of the board fo trustees. He is a General Licensed Minister with the UPCI. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Ministry from Hope International University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University.

Christopher Parks, MA, APC, NCC

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate

Associate Professional Counselor in the State of GA National Certified Counselor with National Board of Certified Counselors General Licensed Minister with UPCI

Ben Munden was raised in Columbia, SC. He has been happily married to his beautiful wife Monica since 1996, and they have four lovely children. The Mundens are the Military Life Group leaders and are themselves a retired military family that proudly served their country for over 25 years.

Ben received the Holy Ghost while stationed on Oahu, Hawaii and has since been on “the Great Commission” journey witnessing around the world. He has ministered the Gospel to many different faiths in countries as far as Iraq and Italy. Ben, additionally, serves as the Service Coordinator, Altar Ministry Co-Leader, and as a member of the Life Trustee Board.

As the MLG Leaders Ben & Monica share a burden to ensure that our Service Members are well informed of services and tools to manage their military lifestyles. “We recognize the unique situations of our military families, and we want them to have a joyful military experience.” The Military Life Group is here to provide a place where families may come together for the Lord’s provisions, protection, healing, and restoration.

“Strengthening Our Military Families”

Sammy Hutto was born in Screven, Ga . Was educated in Appling County GA (Baxley).He married his childhood sweetheart Catherine Herndon in 1971. They have two grown children Michael and Matthew both married and living in Wayne County GA (Jesup). He was a government worker with the Postal Service for 25 years. His apostolic faith has taken him many places and has allowed him to function in many church positions at those churches. A lay minister in the church, Bro Hutto has always been a person with a ministry of helps working in various ministries/duties within the local church. He and his family became a part of LIFE UPC in 2007. He was chosen to take care of the Finance Department, the over 40's ministry, the Ushering ministries and the Global Missions at Life. He works with Pastor Crutchfield as closely as needed and on the church board as a financial representative to the pastor.

In 2012 Bro and Sis Hutto were approved by the UPCI Global Missions Department as Associate In Missions to the country of Cyprus. They have made two trips and are looking forward to further mission work in Europe/Middle East.

Marlena Parks was born in Ellisville, MS. She serves here at Life UPC as a lead teacher in Children’s Church and the lead in the alto section on the praise team. She has served in various ministries from Sunday School Teacher to Youth Department Leader. She also assists her husband in evangelism, giving bible studies and providing mentorship, winning many souls to Christ. While at Woodlawn UPC, she served as the Lead Teacher to the Assistant Director of Child Care Center and Choir member. As a reflection of her dedication to leading in worship, she was chosen to sing at the 2012 UPCI General Conference. Marlena holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Nutrition Dietetics from Jones County Junior College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Monica Munden is from Bryan-College Station, TX. Monica is married to Ben, and they have four lovely children. The Mundens are the Military Life Group leaders and are themselves a retired military family that proudly served their country for over 25 years.

Monica was blessed with the gift of the Holy Ghost while stationed at Ft Campbell, Kentucky. She has ministered the Gospel, in churches in areas as far as Hawaii and Italy. Monica has previously served as a UPCI certified Sunday School Teacher, Worship Leader, Bible Quizzing Coach, and Small Group Bible Study Leader. She currently serves as MLG Leader, Worship Leader and Altar Ministry Co-Leader.

As the MLG Leaders, Ben & Monica share a burden to ensure that our Service Members are well informed of services and tools to manage their military lifestyles. “We recognize the unique situations of the military families, and we want them to have joyful military experience.” The Military Life Group is here to provide a place where families may come together for the Lord’s provisions, protection, healing, and restoration.

“Strengthening Our Military Families”

Sister (Nana) Rowe moved to Hinesville, Ga. with her husband, Jimmie (Papa), from Lady Lake, Florida in June 2006. She became the church's Admin. Assistant as well as their head greeter. Nana became famous for her Pumpkin Rolls & her BBQ Dinners, which were used in fund raising for various purposes in the church. She continues to touch the hearts of many as they walk through the doors of Life. With a smile and a welcoming hug, you feel like you truly "Belong Here".

Cristy Drake was born in Jackson, TN in 1990 and moved to Hinesville, GA in 1996 when her father was stationed at Ft Stewart. Cristy Lynn attends Life Church in Hinesville where she is very active in Ministry work including Hyphen, Ladies Committee, Youth, Music and Administration. Currently, she works remotely as a bookkeeper for an accounting firm. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration & Accounting with hopes to pursue her CPA licensure in the near future. With a deep passion for her city and church, Cristy continues to work hard for the Kingdom of God.

Ashley Mason was born in Savannah, Georgia. She has worked at the local school system for over 4 years. Ashley received Holy Ghost in 2007. Since then, she has worked in many different ministries, including children's ministry, song interpretation and drama team, praise team and choir, Sunday school, and deaf ministry.

Anna Holland was born in Kansas in 1988. She married Ronald Holland  in 2009, together they have 3 children Aaryanna Lathan and Levi Holland. In July 2014 Anna, Ronald and Aaryanna Holland  moved to Hinesville Georgia. That very same day Anna Holland dedicated her life to God at Life United Pentecostal Church. Where she was baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost. Immediately Anna Hollands faith was tested but despite the trials.  WIth Gods help she became a member of several ministries, Sign team, Children's church, Life kids, Drama team, Life in Foucs kids and Pilot. Anna Holland is creative ,artistic, loving and dedicated to our Life kids. Her passion for Pilot continues to grow everyday. Anna Holland always says Pilot is about feeding our children's soul while filling there bellies.

Karen Whiters was born in Newton, KS. She was filled with the Holy Ghost when she was 17 years old. She have four children, Anna, Thomas, Olivia, and Dakota. God moved her to Hinesville, GA and Life UPC in 2010. She married Patrick Whiters in 2011. Both Karen and Patrick leads the Life In Focus ministry (drug and alcohol and anger management). Karen is also over our Coffee shop and is a Greeter.

JacQueen Evans also known as Sis JacQueen loves God. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. JacQueen graduated from Alfred Ely Beach High in 1985. Sis JacQueen is a proud mother of 4 and many grandchildren. In 1989, she moved to (Landstuhl) Germany where she founded her purpose and love for God. Sis JacQueen received the gift of the Holy Ghost while attending Bethel UPCI at the age of 21. After returning to the United States, she joined First United Pentecostal Church of Savannah, Georgia under Pastor David Hodge and was a member of the praise and prayer team. Upon moving her family to Hinesville, Georgia, she attended Life United Pentecostal Church under Pastor Elder Billy Wilson in 2002 and then under Bishop Tommy Crutchfield in 2003. Sis JacQueen is serving as the Director of Singles with Purpose Ministry, Adult Sunday School teacher, member ( intercessor) of consuming fire prayer team ministry, member of the Choir, Praise Team member, Spiritual Warfare Instructor, Altar worker, and a member of Life in focus. She is an Assistant ACTS Instructor, Head of Meet and Greet data collection, and all while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. Leo. University.

Heather Fowler was born and raised in West Virginia until God saw fit to move her family to Hinesville in August of 2020. She married Andrew Fowler in March 2011, and together have a precious baby girl who was born in May of 2017. Heather is a 5th generation Apostolic with a strong testimony of God’s grace & mercy. She has lead children’s choirs, taught Sunday School, sang in church since she was 2 years old, enjoys organizing events, creating memorable moments, and serving others in any capacity. As the organizer of Mommy + Me, she envisions events that allow children to grow up & learn together, while their moms enjoy getting to know other moms—ultimately building the village that it takes to raise our little ones. Her prayer is that moms will connect during these play dates and create bonds that will last a lifetime.

 Steve Ng was born in Hong Kong. He married Joanna Ng in 2000 and they have four children Samantha, Joshua, Allison and Andrea. He served in the US Army for 4 years and is currently working as a Federal civilian on Fort Stewart. Steve received the Holy Ghost in a service with Brother Watts here at Life UPC back in 2002. Steve was a pioneer in establishing Multimedia at Life back in 2002. Multimedia has flourished under the direction of Pastor Crutchfield in recent years. Steve continued his effort in upgrading every areas of this ministry to help getting the Truth out to the world through the web. Life UPC Live Streaming has brought viewers to the baptistery and souls were saved. Multimedia will continue to serve others in ministry as Life UPC moves into the next phase of growth and becomes the Epicenter for the Southeast region.

Joanna Ng has been in the Hinesville area since she was ten years old. She came to the area with her family after her father was stationed at Ft. Stewart. She started attending Life UPC at the age of 16 and made Life her church after visiting a few times. In 2010 Sis Joanna decided she was going to fully give herself to God and ministry and has since been involved in many ministries. She started out in the children's ministry, Sunday school, Divorce Care Ministry and Sunday School Director.