Leadership

Pastor James met Paula in Conway, Arkansas while serving in the United States Air Force. They have three boys, Lael, Caleb and Micah.

It is in the Spicer’s heart to have a church where God is truly at the center. Too many churches today have gotten lost in programs and have forgotten that we go to church to meet Him. Pastor James has a huge heart for missions, and believes that the life of the church is in the next generation.

SCC is a place where all are welcome. No matter where you are at in life, there is a place for you here. 

Rikki was born and raised in East TN, to God-fearing parents, Rick and Pam Small, who were intentional in training and instruction of the Lord.  She was saved and baptized as a child at Fellowship Baptist Church.  
Rikki completed her high school education at Sevier Co. High School and attended the University of Tennessee, attaining a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.  Soon after completing post-secondary education, Rikki started a 19 year career as a social worker for the TN Department of Children's services, working with both dependent and neglected youth as well as teens involved in the juvenile justice system.  She now spends her days as a stay at home wife/mother and educator to her two young daughters, Remy and Wren.
Rikki and her husband Walter were led to Sevierville Christian Center in appx. 2016, drawn by consistent teachings of scripture-based truth.  She and her husband have been blessed to serve in various capacities over the previous years, including security, worship, and youth discipleship.  Rikki is grateful to be a part of the lives of SCC youth, with the hopes of planting seed and helping to equip them for every good work.
Outside of church duties, Rikki is active in the local community, serving as the Vice President for the local chapter of the TN Right to Life.  In addition, she and her family participate in homeschool co-ops and related community service projects and outreach.  Rikki enjoys physical fitness, cooking, and hiking in God's beautiful creation.

Johnny and Karen Gautreaux have been married for 30 years.  They moved to Sevierville from Louisiana in 1996. Their daughter Stormee (27), was also born here. Johnny & Karen have attended Sevierville Christian Center since moving to East TN. They have been in children’s and youth ministry on and off for 20+ years. Karen a nurse for 42 years, retired this year. Johnny works for an independent Utility company here in East TN. Before moving to East TN, Johnny was a paramedic in New Orleans. Their favorite thing to do is camping and traveling.