About Our Leadership
Troy WalliserLead Pastor
Troy came to Lookout Valley in August, 2007. He is married to Amy and together they have five children: Aubrey, Ashley, Trent, Amber, and Trevor. Before coming to LVBC Troy served in churches in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Troy is a graduate of Temple Seminary.
What is your favorite Scripture?
Colossians 1:13, "He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son."
In your opinion, what is the best movie ever made?
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
If you could use one word to describe yourself what would it be?
Loved
What is your favorite television show?
24
Who has had the most profound influence on your life (besides Jesus)?
My Dad — a wonderful example of a Christian father and husband.
If you could speak any other language other than English what would it be and why?
German. I’m half Swiss and would love to be able to communicate better with my family in Switzerland.
What drives you to be the person you are?
The Gospel.
What are your hobbies?
Playing music, home improvement projects
If you could spend an entire day with any one person, dead or alive, who would it be?
My wife, an entire day of us alone together is rare.
What issue in the world today is closest to your heart?
1.8 Billion people with no access to the Gospel.
If you could say one thing to the Body of Christ, what would it be?
Be nice.
Greg SteeleAssociate Pastor/Youth
Greg is on his second "tour of duty" with LVBC. He is married to Donna and they have two children, Natalie and Cole. Before coming to LVBC for this tour, Greg served as an associational missionary with the Hamilton County Baptist Association. Greg is a graduate of Southwestern Seminary.
What is your favorite Scripture?
Lamentations 3:21-23, The Lord's Loving Kindness nevers ceases, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.
In your opinion, what is the best movie ever made?
Shawshank Redemption
If you could use one word to describe yourself what would it be?
Chill
What is your favorite television show?
Sportscenter
Who has had the most profound influence on your life (besides Jesus)?
David Brackett and my parents
If you could speak any other language other than English what would it be and why?
Spanish, it seems to be the "second" English
What drives you to be the person you are?
Commitment to the calling of Jesus Christ
What are your hobbies?
Riding four wheelers, hanging out with my family, sports, yard work
If you could spend an entire day with any one person, dead or alive, who would it be?
Tony Dungy
What issue in the world today is closest to your heart?
Whatever is happening at that particular time; not big in the news scene.
If you could say one thing to the Body of Christ, what would it be?
We can do more together that we can apart.
Tim CookMinister of Worship Arts
Tim is our newest staff member coming to us in February of 2009. He is newly married to Jill. As a "PK" he's been around ministry his whole life and most recently served in worship and youth positions in churches in Chattanooga and Cleveland, TN. He is a graduate of Lee University.
What is your favorite Scripture?
James 1:4 "Let patience have its perfect work, that you may be entire and complete, lacking nothing."
In your opinion, what is the best movie ever made?
Cool Hand Luke
If you could use one word to describe yourself what would it be?
Passionate
What is your favorite television show?
The Office
Who has had the most profound influence on your life (besides Jesus)?
My Dad and Mom — the upbringing I had in a minister's home was eternally "priceless."
If you could speak any other language other than English what would it be and why?
Spanish — I know just enough to be dangerous!
What drives you to be the person you are?
Other than the obvious... Jesus, it would be integrity. Without it, we lose all credibility.
What are your hobbies?
Reading, golfing, real estate
If you could spend an entire day with any one person, dead or alive, who would it be?
King David — THE man after God's own heart.
What issue in the world today is closest to your heart?
The demise of the family unit in America.
If you could say one thing to the Body of Christ, what would it be?
Don't neglect our own while attempting to reach the world.
Support Staff
- Sandy Turner — Administrative Assistant
- Nona Butcher — Financial Secretary
- Charlsie Jones — Accompanist
- Alan Houts — Accompanist