Sarah Jo is one of the co-pastors at Decatur UMC in Decatur, MS and a 2011 alumna of Millsaps College. She serves as YTA's director.
JOEL GARROTT
Senior Staff/Mentor
Joel is the pastor to youth and families at Maples Memorial UMC in Olive Branch, MS. He is a YTA mentor and responsible for staff development.
NANCE HIXON
Senior Staff/Mentor
Nance is pastor of Sumrall UMC in Sumrall, MS. He serves as a YTA mentor in addition to being part of the curriculum design team.
BENTON BROWN
Senior Staff/Mentor
Benton is a higher ed consultant and a 2017 alumnus of Millsaps College. He currently resides in Richmond, VA and serves as a YTA mentor.
RICKY GEORGETOWN
Senior Staff/Mentor
Ricky is pastor to Little Zion UMC and Evergreen UMC in Brandon, MS. He serves as a YTA mentor.
THEON JOHNSON III
Senior Staff/Mentor
Theon serves as pastor of Downs Memorial UMC in Oakland, CA and is a 2006 alumnus of Millsaps College. He is a YTA mentor and works on curriculum and worship design.
AUDREY JORDAN
Senior Staff/Mentor
Audrey is the Children's Ministry Director at First UMC in Starkville, MS. She serves as a YTA mentor.
BRITTANY RADFORD
Senior Staff/Mentor
Brittany Radford is a Ph.D student in the sociology department at Mississippi State University. She serves as a YTA mentor in addition to being part of the curriculum design team.
SMITH LILLEY
Senior Staff/Mentor
Smith serves as an associate pastor at First UMC in Tupelo, MS. He serves as a YTA mentor in addition to being part of the curriculum design team.