Caleb has served in chaplaincy, pastoral, and parachurch roles for the past 12 years. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, he earned his B.A. at Bob Jones University and Masters and Doctorate degrees at Liberty University. His heart is for every church member to be serving and loving one another in the context of connect groups and reaching the world through missions for God’s glory. Caleb and his wife, Christina, are thankful to raise their two children at FHC.
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Timmy Williamson
In October 2021, Timmy Williamson was called to be Pastor of Praise & Worship at Franklin Heights Church. He is a Virginia native, having grown up in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Timmy attended Liberty University where he earned a B.S. in Music and Worship and B.A. in Theatre Arts. While serving as Director of Communication for the Liberty University School of Music, he completed his M.A. in Music and Worship. He loves producing services, concerts, and other musical events.
Timmy is thankful to be joining a great team at FHC and looks forward to all that God will do! Romans 10:9
Dee White
A native of Franklin County, Dee joined the staff in 2015 and serves as Office Manager and Communications Director. She earned a B.Ed. in English Education from Liberty University and an M.A. in TESOL and Intercultural Studies at Wheaton College. She enjoys serving as the pianist in the Praise & Worship Ministry at the Rocky Mount Campus.
Dee and her husband, Ernie, live in Boones Mill and are blessed to be the parents of their daughter, Julia.
Taylor Richardson
A native of Franklin County, VA, Taylor previously pastored the students at Halesford Baptist Church for 6 years before coming to Franklin Heights in June 2022. Taylor is an alumnus of Cornerstone Bible College and Seminary where he received his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees in theological studies and religious education. He married the love of his life Hailey Richardson on September 22, 2018 and she has been faithfully serving by his side ever since. Taylor serves as the Next Generation Pastor at the CrossPointe Campus, overseeing KidzPointe and Students. He has a passion for sharing the gospel and seeing students grow in their faith.
His favorite verse of scripture is John 8:36 “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Taylor loves spending time with students and enjoys reading and coffee.
Ben Vestal
Ben has been the Worship Leader at the CrossPointe Campus since 2020. Currently living in Lynchburg, VA, he and his wife, Meghan, are in the process of adopting a child from India. Ben earned a BS degree in Religion from Liberty University. He loves to create unifying, God-honoring worship environments that encourage and inspire. His life verse is James 4:7. “Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Michael Balos
Michael has spent the majority of his life in Wasilla, Alaska, and is now studying at Liberty University, where he is earning a B.S. in Pastoral Leadership. In March 2022, he started as Worship Leader of the Union Hall Campus and is now serving as a full-time intern for Franklin Heights Church.
Selah Wright
Selah Wright, a graduated homeschool student from Rocky Mount, VA, has served on the worship team of the Rocky Mount Campus Student Ministry since 2019. She has assisted leading worship at the Union Hall Campus since 2021, and is now an intern for the Franklin Heights Praise & Worship Ministry. Selah plans to continue using her musical abilities to serve the Lord.
