Leadership

Hi, there. My name is Heath, and I'm the lead Pastor here at Pinnacle. I have the greatest occupation in the world as Pastor of such a great church. Before entering the ministry, I served ten years in the U.S. Military as a Marine. After service in the Marines, I braved public education and taught at Canton Middle School. I'm also a graduate of NC State University (B.A. History), have studied at Gordon-Conwell Seminary, and have earned an M.A. in Theological Studies from Liberty University.

My hobbies include hiking, kayaking, and reading good books. My passion is leading people to become all that God intends for them to be. I am happily married to Shonda, my high school sweetheart and the most creative person I know.

Make sure to come say hi to me one Sunday!

Hi there! My name is Caleb Simmons, and I am privileged to serve as the Connections Pastor at Pinnacle Church. My role is about helping people take their next steps in faith by overseeing ministries fostering connection and growth. I’m passionate about guiding others in their walk with Jesus, building strong teams, and equipping volunteers to live out our mission of reaching people for Christ.

I graduated from Clemson University in 2011 (Go Tigers!) and have been married to my amazing wife, Sally, for over a decade. Together, we’re raising two energetic boys, Reid and James, who bring us so much joy. When I’m not spending time with my family, you’ll likely find me knee-deep in a mountain creek, chasing native brook trout on a fly rod.

I’m honored to be part of what God is doing here at Pinnacle Church and would love to help you find your place to connect and grow.

Hello and welcome to Pinnacle Church! I'm Walker, and I serve as the Creative Pastor. I have the incredible privilege of leading our tech and creative teams to create meaningful and engaging worship experiences both in-person and online. A Haywood County native, I grew up here before earning my History degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. While I originally planned to become a public school teacher, God led me on a different path, and I’m so grateful to be part of what He is doing at Pinnacle Church.

I’m blessed to share life and ministry with my best friend, Erica. We have an amazing daughter, Alice, and two pets—Dean, our chocolate lab, and Jude, our mischievous “house panther.”  When I’m not working, you can find me enjoying Star Wars, Dragon Ball, or diving into a good book—especially on a rainy day.

If you have any questions or just want to connect, feel free to click the contact button below. I look forward to meeting you and hope to see you at one of our services soon!

I’m Tommy, thanks for reading this! I’m a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who loves Jesus, my family, and the great outdoors. Every day, I do my best to walk closely with God, even when life gets messy. His grace is more than enough, and I’m so grateful for the ways He has blessed me.

One of those blessings is my incredible wife, who serves as the Next Gen Coordinator here at Pinnacle. She’s an amazing partner in life and ministry, and together, we’re raising three awesome boys who are growing up way too fast. As a family, we love camping, hiking, beach trips, and just spending time together.

I’m also incredibly thankful to lead the talented music team here. Worship at Pinnacle is genuine and heartfelt, and there’s nothing better than lifting our voices together in praise. If you love music and want to get involved, let’s talk—I’d love to connect!

Hello, welcome to my bio. I've been serving vocationally in ministry since 2014. I am passionate about community, and I'm honored to work with our partners and non-profits to help be For Haywood. I also love getting to help connect people with community, whether through our community events like movie nights or through our varies communication channels. I have my B.A in communications and a minor in sociology from Appalachian State. It has been amazing to see our community come together over the years to be there for each other, and I'm proud Pinnacle has been a part of that.
I'm married to my best friend, Walker Stamey. We have our precious daughter who is now a VERY active toddler and our two fur babies.  In my free time, I love reading, crafting, playing MTG and playing video games (Stardew Valley will forever have a hold on me). My starter Pokemon would be Bulbasaur and I would have a pet shark if I could.

 If you see me at church, please feel free to say hi.

Hi! It's me, Ashley! I have one of the best roles as the Next Gen Coordinator here! My heart is invested in the kids of this community and creating a space where they feel welcomed and loved. I want to help the youth cultivate a genuine relationship with Jesus and love others.

I am married to Tommy, the coolest cat and together we raise three fierce boys. We also have the sweetest golden doodle named McCaffrey.
In my spare time I enjoy photography, painting, camping, and plunging into a good book.