Zack is our Senior Pastor at Grace Bible Church. He and his wife Brittni moved to Rabun County in August, 2013 from Louisville, KY, where Zack was in Seminary at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before moving to Louisville, Zack and Brittni lived in their hometowns in the upstate of South Carolina. Before coming to Grace Bible Church, Zack served as a pastoral intern for two years in Louisville, as an intern to Dr. Mohler at SBTS, was part of a church-plant team in Williamston, SC, and has served with various youth groups while in college.
Zack came to GBC in August, 2013 as the Youth Pastor. He then became the Associate Pastor and, on March 1, 2020, was installed as the second Senior Pastor in Grace Bible Church’s history following a 10-month pastoral transition period with Kevin Hurt.
Zack was saved in November, 2006 during his first semester at Clemson University. After feeling a call to ministry, he transferred to North Greenville University, where he graduated with a B.A. in Christian Studies. After graduating from North Greenville, Zack received his M.Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He and his wife has two children — one son (Ezra) and one daughter (Kiersten).
What has been the most influential book in your Christian life (outside of the Bible)?
Without a doubt, the most influential book in my Christian life has been John Piper’s Desiring God. Also, anything written by Charles Spurgeon, J.C. Ryle, or any Puritan
What are your hobbies?
Reading, golf, watching movies with my wife, and playing with my son and daughter.
What is one interesting/random fact about yourself?
I have moved over 18 times, growing up with my dad in the Air Force, and have lived in England (once near London and once near Scotland), Colorado, and all up and down the Southeast.