Leadership

Hi, I am Pastor Corey, and I am delighted you are visiting our website! First and foremost, I am a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ; He comes first in my life! Second, I am married to Jennifer Cochran who has been by my side through all the ups and downs of ministry. Third, I am a father to three wonderful children whose names are Gabe, Anna Grace, and Ben Cochran. Fourth, I am a member of the local church here at MBC. I am a proponent of preaching the whole counsel of God, which means a normal Sunday from the pulpit of MBC will consist of expository preaching. Expository preaching is getting at the grammatical historical intent of what the original author had to say to his original audience. In other words, I will work through books of the Bible verse by verse applying its truth to those sitting under the truth of God’s Word. We will learn together! God’s Word is absolute truth and is always applicable in every situation. I look forward to getting the opportunity to meet you!

Jarrod is the jack of all trades that keeps MBC running. If you need to know something, ask Jarrod!

Shanda directs our First Impressions Ministry, which consists of anything a First-Time Guest would experience upon arriving at MBC. From the parking lot and door greeters, to Sunday morning refreshments, lobby liaisons, facility tours, and even the décor, Shanda wants to make sure every guest at MBC has a pleasant experience.


If it's your first time attending MBC, or if you would like to serve in this ministry too, Shanda is the lady you need to see!

Nick has been playing and leading music in churches for over 25 years. He is a husband and a father, and is proud to call Meek Baptist his home church. Our worship team strives to promote congregational singing and to choose music that is biblically centered and God-honoring.

Marty & Bethany have lived in the Arley/Smith Lake area since 2013. They have 5 children and 3 of them are teenagers! So, obviously they have a heart for the kids in our community. Marty is the Jr. High Football coach and Bethany is the Jr. High Cheer coach at Meek High School. They own multiple businesses in the area, but when they felt the call to minister to youth they knew they had to answer God’s call. The Youth at MBC are focused around the main focus of MBC, which is Love • Connect • Serve. The Youth do Institute studies on Wednesday nights and Connect Group devotion on Sunday nights. They also do regular outings like bowling, concerts, and ball games as well as a yearly Summer Camp. The goal of MBC Youth is to help kids on their journey with the Lord no matter where they are on that walk. They are our future Christian leaders. We work with the child that has never been in church to the advanced teen who has a vast understanding of the Word. Wherever they are on that path we meet them there to help them grow in Christ.

Hey neighbor! My name is Amber Woodard, originally born in Cullman but was a military child so I traveled around the world until my father retired in Cullman. In 2006 I married Jason Woodard and together we have two children, Ella and Ethan. I am a certified Personal Trainer and run my own business helping others achieve their fitness goals. I also work for a local company.  Previously, I was a substitute teacher where I enjoyed being around the children and getting to know several in the community.

I love working with children and have prior experience with children's ministries. My husband and I joined MBC in 2022 and when I was presented with the opportunity to run the children’s program, I knew God wanted me there. I am looking forward to growing the program and implementing some new curriculum and fun activities in January.  This includes New City Catechisms on Sunday mornings, fun and relaxing activities on Wed nights with super fun during the summer, and a new Outreach Program. Watch the Children's Ministry page for more information.  I would love to have you join us on these great adventures to grow in Christian knowledge and love!

Hi! My name is Rebecca!  My husband, Corey, and I recently moved our family here from the Gulf Shores area to help run his family’s business.  As a mom of four young children, and a birth and newborn photographer, I have a heart for little ones! I’m so excited to be leading the nursery and preschool team here at Meek. We are striving to make it a safe and welcoming place for your children while also teaching them about the love of God each week. 

Hey y'all! Just like half of our leaders, I grew up right down the road (or the lake) from Arley. I am slightly introverted, so I love small-group and one-on-one discipleship, and after spending about five minutes with me, you'll see that I am passionate about education—I can't resist a good teaching moment (this is something you'll grow to love about me... eventually)! I am child to God, wife to Nick, and mom to Avery. Currently, I am pursuing my master's degree in biblical studies at R.T.S., and I am beyond blessed to have the full support of my Meek Baptist Church family!

I was raised in a small NW Iowa farm town not unlike Arley, but we had a stop light! :-) My wife and I spent 26 years in the Army and upon retirement moved to the Madison/Huntsville area were I worked for a defense contractor for 15 years. In our 20 moves we spent 5 of them in the El Paso, Texas, desert and the forest and water of Smith Lake are a breath of fresh air. We love being here. Love to see Meek men engaging each other in Biblical fellowship and growth to equip them for Christ-like service at the intersection of faith, family, and profession.

After moving to the area in February 2021, we began searching for a new church home. When we visited Meek we connected immediately and knew that’s where God had led us. So when Pastor Corey asked us to take over the Food Pantry we knew that’s just where we wanted to be. We are honored to serve the people of the community and surrounding areas in this capacity.