Leadership

Dr. Michael Welborn serves as Pastor for the Pelham Church of God. Pastor Michael has served the Church of God in local, state, and international ministries in various pastoral, musical, and educational positions in Virginia, South Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. He currently serves as an adjunct faculty member for Lee University’s Division of Adult Learning, teaching online classes in music and worship. He also serves as the Chairman of the State Music Board for the Church of God in Alabama. Michael and Tena have been married for forty-one years and have two children and four grandchildren.

Tena Welborn leads the Ladies Ministries of Pelham Church of God, along with pastoral responsibilities with her husband, Dr. Michael Welborn, at Pelham Church of God. Tena also serves as the Finance Director/State Treasurer for the Church of God in Alabama. Tena is very nurturing, has the heart to serve, and is gifted in administration and executive leadership. Together with her husband, Michael, she has served the Church of God in local, state, and international ministries in various pastoral, musical, and administrative positions. Tena and Michael have been married for forty-one years and have two children and four grandchildren.

Bekah Thompson leads as the Worship Pastor of Pelham Church of God. She earned a Bachelors of Music in Music and Worship from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. Called to Music Ministry at a young age, Bekah served in various roles of leadership including: LeeU Worship, Ladies of Lee, Hilltop Worship and the Music and Worship Club at Lee. She enjoys spending time with her husband Nate, family, and friends.

Connor Rush serves as the Youth and Young adults Pastor for Pelham Church of God. Pastor Connor graduated from Lee University. He has served as a student pastor for 4 years in the Church of God. His vision is to see young people radically pursue the Lord and find their purpose in Him. Connor loves spending time with friends and family.

Nate Thompson serves as the Creative Arts Pastor over the Audio/Visual Media at Pelham Church of God. With over 15 years of experience in Music Ministry, he has developed a passion for excellence in all media types. He is married to Bekah Thompson, worship pastor, and has a heart for creating a multi-generational culture of worship.

Danette Lindsey serves as Discipleship Pastor for the Pelham Church of God. Raised in a pastor’s home, at a very early age, she learned the value of prayer, integrity, ministerial ethics, and commitment to God and the Church. Danette, and her husband Ken, are actively involved in ministry both in the church and in the workplace. She actively leads and coordinates discipleship, life groups, and the prayer ministry at Pelham. She is also an active member of the worship team. Danette, and her husband, Ken, have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. She loves Jesus and the Pelham Church family.

Brian Champion joined the Pelham Church staff in May of 2022 as Children’s Pastor. Brian has over twenty-five years of experience in children’s ministry as a pastor, coordinator, service leader, and teacher. He retired from the military after thirty-six plus years of service. He is married to Connie and has two children, Ren and Brianna.

Connie Champion, joined the Pelham Church staff in May of 2022 as Children’s Ministry Coordinator. With over thirty years of ministry experience, she has served in music, youth, and children’s ministry in various capacities. She serves with her husband, Brian, overseeing the children’s ministry at Pelham Church of God. Together, she and her husband, Brian, have two children, Ren and Brianna.

Donna Boyd came to Pelham Church of God in 2003. Since that time, she has served in many areas of the church. Following a short retirement, she returned to the position of Pastoral Administrative Assistant. She loves to serve and help others.

Charlie Boyd serves as our Maintenance Director. He is an integral part of day to day operations. He serves Pelham Church of God with his wife, Donna, keeping all equipment in working order.