Derek Sweatman // Lead Pastor  
derek@christianchurchbuckhead.com
dereksweatman.wordpress.com

Born: Atlanta, GA
Raised: Decatur, GA
Family: He and his wife live in the north Buckhead area with their son (Alden) and cat (Cargo)
College: Cincinnati Christian University
Favorite Books: The Challenge of Jesus by N.T. Wright, The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis, Born Standing Up by Steve Martin, The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard, and anything else with pages and words
Best “complete” records: The Joshua Tree by U2, August & Everything After by The Counting Crows, On and On by Jack Johnson, White Ladder by David Gray, A Collision by the David Crowder Band, Both Sides of the Gun by Ben Harper
Place to eat: Jason’s Deli
Favorite Atlanta artist: R.E.M.
Favorite Atlanta spot: Georgia Aquarium
Most watched:
AC 360 & Friends re-runs  
High School stats:
Shamrock HS, Track & Cross Country,
Best thing about Christian Church Buckhead: “You just never really know”

Jamie Vernon // Worship & Connections Pastor
jamie@christianchurchbuckhead.com 

Born: North Carolina
Raised: Atlanta, GA
Family: He and his wife live in the Hapeville community (home of Chic-fil-A!) with their son (JD)
College: Atlanta Christian College
Favorite Books: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Place to eat: Veggieland on Pharr Road
Favorite Atlanta artist: Sugarland
Favorite Atlanta spot: Centennial Park
Most watched: The Office & Project Runway
High School stats: Russell HS, drum major (senior year), Valentine King (senior year), voted “Best All-Around”, Salutatorian
Best thing about Christian Church Buckhead: “There’s always a surprise in our audience; you never know who might show up!” 

Elizabeth Swafford // Administrative Assistant
elizabeth@christianchurchbuckhead.com

Born: Chicago, Ill
Raised: Arkansas & Northern Kentucky
Family: She and her husband Josh live in the Vinings area, taking care of their Lab/Boxer named Franklin
College: Northern Kentucky University – NKU Norse!  
Favorite Books: Mark of the Lion (series) by Francine Rivers
Most Played: Steven Curtis Chapman, Faith Hill, Michael W. Smith, Justin Timberlake
Place to eat: Chipotle & Chili’s
Favorite Atlanta Artist: Third Day
Favorite Atlanta spot: Chattahoochee State Park
Most watched: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
High School stats: Dixie Heights HS, voted “Best Smile”, played the French Horn, on the basketball & track team
Best thing about Christian Church Buckhead: “The diversity”