Brandon & Kara Shanks
Brandon & Kara Shanks are the founding pastors of City Hills Church. Originally from Western Kentucky and Western Tennessee, they have served in ministry for the past 22 years.
In 2012 Brandon and Kara visited Knoxville and felt a strong, supernatural love for the city. On that trip, standing downtown looking at the hills in the distance, the idea of City Hills Church was born. A life-giving local church sharing the hope and life of Jesus with the entire region of East Tennessee and beyond; from the city to the hills. In 2015 they moved to Knoxville and have been amazed to watch the vision come to pass!
Brandon and Kara have a great passion for connecting people to God, each other, and their purpose in life. Seeing lives changed by the power of Jesus Christ has been one of their greatest joys in life! They have a big heart to make a difference in the lives of families and to bless the next generation.
This year Brandon and Kara celebrate Nineteen years of marriage. They also have three boys: Hudson, Karter, and Baylor. Needless to say, there is never a dull moment in their house! They are dreaming big and are excited about all that God is going to do in and through the lives of people in East Tennessee in the days, months, and years to come!
Email
brandonandkara@cityhills.com
Our Staff Team
Our staff team oversees the day to day operations of the church – serving, equipping, and empowering our church family.
Adam Franklin
Production Coordinator | Papermill Campus
adam@cityhills.com
Amanda Day
Outreach Coordinator | West Campus
amanda@cityhills.com
Amy Collins
Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastors
amy@cityhills.com
Andy Collins
Facilities Manager | Operations | Central
andy@cityhills.com
Ashley Petress
Small Groups Director | Central
ashley@cityhills.com
Beth Wagner
Worship and Production Coordinator | Central
beth@cityhills.com
Blake Hughes
Student Coordinator | Papermill Campus
blake@cityhills.com
Brad Rickard
Production Coordinator | West Campus
brad@cityhills.com
Britney Kandel
Guest Experience Coordinator | Papermill Campus
britney@cityhills.com
Caleb Day
Kids Coordinator | West Campus
Campus Coordinator | West Campus
caleb@cityhills.com
Cam Suggs
Creative Coordinator | Central
cam@cityhills.com
Chris Brewer
Campus Pastor | West Campus
Executive Pastor | Campuses
chris@cityhills.com
Christina Davis
Outreach Pastor | Central
christina@cityhills.com
Cody Hubbard
Kids Coordinator | Powell Campus
cody@cityhills.com
Gabe Eady
Worship Coordinator | Powell Campus
gabe@cityhills.com
Jake Hebert
Kids Pastor | Central
jake@cityhills.com
Jason Mikles
Worship Coordinator | West Campus
Worship Academy Director | Central
jason@cityhills.com
Jeff Petress
Executive Pastor | Ministries
Next Steps Director | Central
jeff@cityhills.com
Jessica Clause
Guest Experience Director | Central
jessica@cityhills.com
Joel Rickard
Students and Young Adults
Worship Coordinator | Central
joel@cityhills.com
Jonathan Allen
Production Director | Central
jonathan@cityhills.com
Jonathan Lighty
Campus Pastor | Papermill Campus
jonathan@cityhills.com
Juanita Agentis
Operations Coordinator | Central
juanita@cityhills.com
Katelyn Boston
Kids Administrator | Central
katelyn@cityhills.com
Kaylan Chaparro
Guest Experience Coordinator | Powell Campus
kaylan@cityhills.com
Kim Brewer
Systems and Database Manager | Operations | Central
Freedom Ministry Director | Small Groups
Pastoral Care | West Campus
kim@cityhills.com
Krista Maggard
Small Groups Administrator | Central
krista@cityhills.com
Michael Clark
Campus Pastor | Powell Campus
michael@cityhills.com
NaCole Courtley
Office Manager | Central
nacole@cityhills.com
Reeves Wilder
Associate Small Groups Director | Central
reeves@cityhills.com
Scott Hughes
Executive Pastor | Operations
scott@cityhills.com
Shelly Wilson
Worship Pastor | Central
shelly@cityhills.com
Trey Stewart
Student and Young Adult Pastor | Central
trey@cityhills.com
Valentina Sanchez
Outreach Coordinator | Central
valentina@cityhills.com
Our Overseers
The Overseers are pastors of nationally respected congregations and ministries who love City Hills Church and are willing to provide spiritual protection to the church. They may be called in to help in accountability matters relating to the Senior Pastor if requested by the Elders or Trustees. The Overseers serve as Apostolic Elders.
Our Trustees
Our Trustees are members of the congregation appointed by the Senior Pastors to oversee the finances and direct the provision of the facilities needed by the church. They provide counsel regarding the major financial commitments and financial health of the church.
Our Elders
The Elder team is led by our Senior Pastor. This team helps the heart and health of the church. These leaders serve the congregation and are responsible for the development of the spiritual life of the church.