Our Pastor
Pastor Ben Mandrell
Ben Mandrell’s ministry journey has always been marked by a willingness to follow God’s leading—and to serve faithfully in every assignment. Along the way, his wife, Lynley, has been a steady and trusted partner in the work, offering her gifts in quiet yet meaningful ways throughout each season of ministry.
At his core, Ben is passionate about preaching, developing people, and building healthy, Gospel-centered cultures. While grateful for the opportunity to lead in national spaces, he and Lynley have always felt most at home in the life of the local church.
Mandrell Family Fun Facts
- Ben and Lynley’s wedding anniversary is August 4.
- The family’s preferred vacation spot over the years has been Orange Beach, Alabama. Other favorites include Yosemite and Acadia National Parks (Lynley is hoping to visit all of the national parks.).
- Some of the Mandrells’ favorite sweet treats include Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream with Smuckers Magic Shell on top as well as the wide array of holiday-themed Reese’s peanut butter cups. On that same note, Ben also likes to add crunchy peanut butter to his bananas for a healthier snack.
- The Mandrell family put together a set of family values they try to emphasize and assigned a keyword for each value.
- For example: “Adaptability: We believe that life brings unexpected turns. A new start is challenging but we will adjust to new conditions, with a positive attitude, remembering that God grows us most in seasons of difficulty.”
Sermons and more
Catch up with some of the past messages from Pastor Ben Mandrell and check out book recommendations from previous sermons.
The Pastor Search Committee unanimously selected Ben and invited him to preach in view of a call on Sunday, July 13, 2025. His sermon came from Psalm 127. In his message, he reminded us to live out the truth of the Gospel and keep the Lord first or our efforts will be in vain.
“Unless the Lord builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain; unless the Lord watches over a city, the watchman stays alert in vain.” Psalm 127:1