Staff
Rev. Matt Sapp
Pastor
Matt is a graduate of Mercer University as well as Mercer’s McAfee School of Theology. Matt grew up in both Atlanta and Richmond, Virginia. He is an avid Braves fan, enjoys writing, and has a twin brother who lives in Macon. Matt started his career in the ministry at Wieuca Road Baptist in Atlanta where he served as their Minister to Students and then Minister for Congregational Life. He comes to Central from Heritage Fellowship in Canton, Georgia, where he served as pastor.
Matt is married to Julie Sapp, a native of Waynesboro, GA and also a graduate of Mercer University. Matt and Julie have two sons, Hudson and Joey, and a daughter, Mary Jane.
Rev. Katie Faison
Associate Pastor for Congregational Life
Katie grew up in Newnan, Georgia. She has been a member of Central Baptist all of her life. She holds a Bachelors in Elementary Education from East Carolina University and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University.
Katie is married to John Faison, who is a biology teacher at Woodward Academy in College Park, GA. Together they have two children, Emma Grace and Allie.
Dr. Ronnie Oliver, Jr.
Associate Pastor of Music and Worship
Dr. Ronnie Oliver, Jr. is our Associate Pastor of Music and Worship.
Prior to coming to Central, Dr. Oliver served churches in Texas, Kentucky, and New York. Ronnie, and his wife Ann, come to us from New York City where Ronnie served on the Conducting Faculty of the Manhattan School of Music and as the Artistic Director and Conductor of EnsembleNYC.
Dr. Oliver has also served as choral director and teacher of conducting at Westminster Choir College (Princeton, NJ), Western Michigan University, Western Kentucky University, Greensboro College (NC), and Texas Tech University.
roliver@centralbaptistnewnan.org
Rev. Annie Westbrook
Associate Pastor to Youth and Families
Before starting her work at Central in May of 2025, Annie served as the youth pastor at Johns Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, GA for seven years. Annie graduated from Mars Hill College in 2012 before earning her M. Div. from Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology with a focus in pastoral care and congregational ministry in 2015. Since seminary, Annie has dedicated her ministry to teaching youth and children.
Annie met her husband Brian while serving a church just out of seminary in Jasper, Georgia. Annie and Brian married in 2019. They have a two-year old son named Talmadge and a dog named Puck. Annie is an avid reader and a certified yoga instructor. She loves spending time outside, eating good food, and enjoying good music – especially live!
awestbrook@centralbaptistnewnan.org
Mrs. Amanda Willoughby
Children’s Ministry Director
Amanda grew up in Fayetteville, Georgia. She moved to Newnan 22 years ago. She is married to Wes Willoughby, and together they have six children: Wesley, Gavin, Lucas, Wyatt, Anna Leigh and Henry Walker. Amanda has been working at Central with our children since 2019 and is excited to take on her new role as Children’s Ministry Director. Amanda loves coffee and has her own embroidery business!
awilloughby@centralbaptistnewnan.org
Mr. Henry Lee
Organist
Henry has served as organist at Central since May 2024. He was previously the Director of Music Ministry at West End Collegiate Church in NYC and the music teacher at Astoria Lutheran School in Queens. A creative musician, Henry has performed at various venues, ranging from Rockwood Music Hall (NYC) to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (NYC). Born in Taiwan and raised in southern California, Henry holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political economy and music from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Music degree in organ performance from the Manhattan School of Music. Henry is married to Yen Yu Chen, who is a singer, conductor, and teacher of piano and voice. They have two sons, Sebastian and Felix.
Mr. Rick Massengale
Interim Pianist
Mr. German Lopez-Figueroa
Custodian
Mr. Randy Boswell
Facilities Supervisor