Our Staff

Pastor Jeff Gossett

Senior Pastor

Jeff is originally from Greenville, Kentucky. He placed his faith in Jesus at 17, then moved to Georgia when he was 18. Jeff founded Curtis Craft Auto Body in 1988. He managed this business until 1995, when he attended Liberty University to prepare for ministry. Jeff has been the Lead Pastor of Oconee Heights Baptist Church since February 2024. Jeff received a Master of Divinity degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in 2013. He has served as Youth Pastor, Minister of Evangelism, Chaplain, Senior Adult Pastor, and Lead Pastor. Jeff and his wife, Karolyn, have been married since 1991. They have four adult children, two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and two grandsons. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys restoring antique cars, camping and hiking, and spending time with his family.

Teresa Wilson

Ministry Assistant

Teresa graduated from Athens Tech with a degree in marketing management and, along with her husband Joe, became a church member in 2013. In addition to her regular office duties, she maintains the church website and social media. She also takes an active role in organizing fellowship and outreach events and keeps the church calendar up to date. Teresa and Joe are deeply committed to serving their church in any way that brings glory to God. At home, they both answer to the high expectations and demands of their dog, Maggie Mae.

Savannah Waldrop

Worship Leader

Savannah has lived her whole life in Winder, GA. She put her faith in Jesus at 8 years old while at vacation Bible school. At 18, she realized that God was calling her to lead worship, and so now she is attending Toccoa Falls College, studying music. When she’s not working as a nutritionist at a daycare or preparing music for Sunday, she is usually practicing guitar or voice or spending time with friends.

Christopher Dennis

Discipleship Ministry Leader

Chris was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. He gave his life to Jesus at 11. Chris and his wife, Kristy, met in college and married in 2000. They and their three children—Abigail, William, and Olivia—moved to Athens in 2012 and have attended Oconee Heights since then. Chris works for Social Circle City Schools and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity degree through the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He enjoys traveling with his family, reading, baking bread, and hiking.