Dr. D. Keith Ray
Pastor
Keith is a native Alabamian with over twenty years of ministry experience. Although he grew up in a Christian home, it was not until after his military service (at age twenty-five), that he became a Christ follower. His passions include expositional preaching and building relationships.
He enjoys spending time with his wife, Rebecca, and their two boys, friends, sports (Roll Tide!), reading, cooking (especially BBQ), and working with his hands. He holds degrees from Southeastern Bible College (B.A.) and Beeson Divinity School (M.Div., and Dr. Min.).
Anthony Stellarini
Young Adult Ministry Directors
Anthony was born and raised in Canton, Ohio. Although he grew up attending a Roman Catholic church and school, it was not until after he had met his future wife (Jessica) while in the US Air Force, that Anthony became a follower of Christ at the age of twenty-two. After leaving the Air Force he and Jess moved to Oklahoma and resided there for 8 years, before a remote work opportunity enabled them to move closer to Jessica's family here in Tallassee. After being a member of Carrville Baptist Church for 2 years, Anthony felt led to
lead the youth ministry in a bi-vocational capacity. He believes that the young men and young women in the church are an integral part of the body of Christ, and is passionate about making Carrville an intergenerational church.
Anthony and Jessica have been married since 2011 and are certified foster parents. Anthony has a Bachelors degree in Information Technology and Jessica has a Bachelors degree in Human Services. They both enjoy homesteading, traveling, spending time with family, and watching the Crimson Tide beat up on the Auburn Tigers.
Savanah Harper
Children’s Director
Kade and Savanah are born and raised locals and high school sweethearts. Kade completed graduation as a homeschooled student, Savanah is a graduate of Reeltown High School. The Harpers have been married 6 years, and now reside in Tallassee, AL, where they are raising their two daughters. By the grace of God, both Kade and Savanah came to dependency on the Lord at an early age.
Savanah is passionate about raising the next generation of disciples, and ministering to fellow parents of children with exceptional needs. Alongside her husband and church family, Savanah is eager to serve the children (and their parents) of her church and community as the Director of Children's Ministries. In their spare time, the Harpers enjoy drinking "frou frou" coffee and browsing thrift stores. They enjoy the adventure of repurposing thrift store finds as a family.
Debbie Howell
Administrative Assistant
Debbie grew up in the small town of Ariton, AL. where she graduated from Ariton High School and attended Enterprise State Junior College. She worked as a church administrative assistant for sixteen years before joining the staff at Carrville Baptist Church in May 2022. She has been married to her husband Heath for nine years. They have lived in Wetumpka for four years and attend New Home Baptist Church in Wetumpka. Debbie & Heath have five children and one granddaughter. She enjoys spending time with family (especially her granddaughter) and friends, working in her flowerbeds, cooking, playing piano, doing crafts, RV camping, and boating.
