Garnie Gunn
Garnie Gunn, Adoption/Foster Care
Garnie graduated from Georgia Tech in 1994. He has been a disciple for 36 years, having been converted through the Georgia Tech campus ministry. He and his wife Rene have been married for 30 years and have a son, Peter, who is a Senior at Chattahoochee HS. The Adoption ministry provides support, education and resources to help promote awareness for adoption and foster care, as well as meet the needs of children, families and persons who have been impacted by adoption.
2024
Cory Cole
Cory Cole, Youth Minister
Cory grew up in Roswell and his family has been attending Northview ever since he was in middle school. He became a disciple right before leaving to attend college at the University of Georgia. During his summer breaks in college, Cory worked as full-time counselor at Camp Swamp and later began to intern with the Northview teen ministry. After graduating with a degree in journalism in 2017, Cory moved back to Roswell and worked part-time as a photo editor for CNN; he also continued to work as a youth ministry intern at Northview working with the middle school ministry. He is excited to now be working full-time for Northview in various ministries, including middle school, campus and Spanish-speaking ministries.
2024
Bob Oates
Bob Oates, Benevolence
Bob and his wife Ann have been married for over 40 years and are originally from Jamaica. They have two sons as well as a nephew whom they raised. They have been disciples for 25 years. Previously, Bob served as a Deacon of Finance in the Boston Church of Christ. Professionally, he was a civil engineer until recently retiring. He still has a small construction/repair business.
2024
Armstrong Soo
Armstrong Soo, Church Board
Armstrong grew up in Hong Kong and went to college in United States. He was baptized in San Francisco in 1991. He met his wife Margaret in the San Francisco church and were married in 1996. They have 2 boys, Lance and Kyle. He and his family moved to Atlanta in 2015. He is currently an engineer with AT&T and owns his real estate and tax preparation business. The Soos enjoy making new friends, traveling and introducing friends to Asian culture.
2024
Jim & Virginia Lefler
Jim & Virginia Lefler, Elder Couple
Jim is from Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1971 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He later received an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Jim is the author of The Complete Guide to Grace and co-author of Spiritual Discovery – 7 Principles for Spiritual Growth. Jim and Virginia married in 1972, and have two married sons and four grandchildren. Virginia is the author of A Gentle & Quiet Spirit and Pursuing Purity and Spiritual Beauty and co-author of Spiritual Discovery-7 Principles for Spiritual Growth. Jim and Virginia live in Canton, Georgia.