Our Team

Lead Pastor
grant@franklinvineyard.com

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Grant Pemberton serves as Lead Pastor of Franklin Vineyard Church alongside his wife, Sarah. Together, they have planted a church and have pastored two other churches, bringing a depth of experience in church leadership, discipleship, and spiritual formation. Their shared passion is to see the Kingdom of God come on earth as it is in heaven and to cultivate communities marked by grace, truth, and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.

Grant is a regular preacher and teacher, known for delivering biblical and practical messages on kingdom living, spiritual warfare, and everyday discipleship. His ministry reflects a deep desire to help people encounter Jesus in real and transformative ways and to equip believers to live out their faith beyond Sunday.

In addition to his pastoral calling, Grant holds an MBA in Finance and spent ten years working in the financial industry, followed by many years involved in real estate. This professional background uniquely equips him with strategic insight, organizational leadership, and a strong understanding of stewardship—gifts he brings into his pastoral leadership and church-planting work.

Grant is also a co-host of two podcasts, God Is Not a Theory and Everyday Exorcist, where he engages thoughtful conversations around theology, spiritual authority, and the lived experience of following Jesus. He serves alongside others in Multiply Vineyard, the church planting organization within Vineyard USA, helping equip and support leaders as they plant and sustain healthy, Spirit-led churches.

Above all, Grant is a devoted husband and father to two boys. In his downtime, he enjoys getting out on the golf course and relaxing with a good cigar—simple rhythms that help him rest, recharge, and stay grounded.

Executive Pastor sarah@franklinvineyard.com

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Sarah Pemberton serves as the Executive Pastor of Franklin Vineyard Church, where she and her husband, Grant, pastor together with a heart for seeing people encounter the presence and Kingdom of God. A devoted mother, Sarah homeschools their two wonderful boys while actively leading and shaping several ministries within the church.

A gifted songwriter and worship leader, Sarah has written songs such as “Make Us Like Jesus,” “Peace Be Still,” “Mighty River,” “No-One Compares,” and “I Come to the Well.” Whether she is crafting music, leading worship, or walking her golden retriever, Buffett, Sarah’s passion for faith, creativity, and genuine community consistently shines through.

In addition to her work at Franklin Vineyard, Sarah is a key leader with City Table—a ministry that brings together men and women from business, politics, culture, and the church to explore how each of these spheres intersects with the Kingdom of God.

Before entering full-time ministry, Sarah was a middle school teacher, a role that shaped her love for teaching, mentoring, and empowering others. Today, she continues to bring that same heart into her pastoral leadership as she helps guide the church into spiritual formation, healthy culture, and mission.

Worship and Creative Pastor
kat@franklinvineyard.com

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Kat Michael has always had worship as a part of her life. Being the granddaughter of a worship minister and growing up singing hymns with her sisters and cousins, music is a part of her DNA. She has been leading the worship ministry at the Franklin Vineyard Church for ten years and loves creating space for people to encounter the presence of God. She believes that when we worship in spirit and truth, heaven invades earth and people's lives are forever changed. Kat is married to the love of her life Josh and together they homeschool their four children, Felix, Jubilee, Clara and Wilder. 

Youth and Discipleship Pastor
michael@franklinvineyard.com

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Michael Sterns oversees the Franklin Vineyard Youth Ministry along with his wife, Mary, and also creates content and curriculum to bolster the Vineyard's discipleship process. Michael is a 4th generation pastor and loves to see people come alive in their callings and purposes. As someone that wandered from the Lord in his teen years, he is especially passionate about pouring into the future generation of evangelists, pastors, teachers, apostles, and prophets. His life verse is Galatians 1:10, and this has undergirded Michael's calling and identity. Michael enjoys all things University of Tennessee, and he tries to weave sitcom references into all of his teachings. Michael graduated with a business degree from Lee University and a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. One of his spiritual gifts is finding hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and he frequents a local taqueria at least once a month where they know him by name.

Children's Pastor kellie@franklinvineyard.com

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Kellie leads our children and families ministry. Her passion is helping parents lay a spiritual foundation for their kids. She desires for kids to know how much God loves them, develop a personal relationship with Him, recognize His voice, and desire to follow Him. She loves making learning fun and experiential. Kellie has served in children’s ministry for over 40 years, in every role from classroom assistant to children’s pastor. Kellie and her husband, Jeff, planted the Chattanooga Vineyard in 2000 where she led the children’s ministry for 16 years in addition to coordinating regional children’s events. They then planted the Bryan/College Station Vineyard and have now been with the Franklin Vineyard since 2021. They love spending time with their four kids and their spouses, and most especially love hanging out with their granddaughter. They are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their grandson in early 2025.

Director of Tech
terry@franklinvineyard.com

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Terry is a writer, producer, and mixer based in East Nashville, where he runs a boutique production and recording studio specializing in custom creative projects. His work spans Pop, Country, CCM, commercial jingles, and even the occasional song about Hobbits—one of his personal favorites.

Terry and his wife, Piper, first met Grant and Sarah in 2018 at the Nashville Vineyard. It was there that he reluctantly volunteered to run sound for the first time—not out of pride, but because the idea terrified him. To his surprise, he ended up loving it, and he has been serving in live sound ever since.

At the core of his work is a deep desire to champion creatives and help them reach their full potential in Jesus.

Pastor of Administration
tracey@franklinvineyard.com

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Tracey Grant loves all things administration and operations! She has been in ministry for over 11 years. She has the background of being Children's Pastor but decided to move over to the Administrative Role inside the Church. She has been married to her husband, Jonathan, for over 16 years. She has three boys: Tanner, Bae, and Levi. Jonathan and Tracey hearts’ within the church are for the young couples, pre-marriage couples, and couples who have just gotten married. They are heavily involved in a ministry outside of the church called Central Tennessee Camino de Cristo. This ministry (CTCC) is a 3-day movement that teaches youth to lead in ministry. They are also Board Members for a mission organization called Agape to the Nations.

Pastor of Evangelism
aaron@franklinvineyard.com

Staff Pastor
bill@franklinvineyard.com

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William S. “Bill” McReynolds is honored to also serve as an Overseeing Pastor on the church’s Spiritual Oversight Board.

Bill’s pastoral ministry began in 1983 as a Staff Pastor under John Wimber at the original Anaheim Vineyard in Southern California. During that time, he was involved in teaching, conference training, and ministry trips both throughout the United States and internationally. He also helped develop the church’s original ministry prayer teams and provided oversight for a significant portion of the church’s small home groups, known as Home Fellowships.

In 2023, Bill published his book, The Pathway Through The Desert, which shares stories of healing and God’s mercy experienced throughout his years of ministry. At Franklin Vineyard, he has helped establish Healing Prayer Teams, strengthen Pastoral Care, develop The Well Training Center, and launch the Grief Share Ministry beginning in 2026.

Above all, Bill is passionate about seeing Jesus move through the Holy Spirit to heal, restore, and renew God’s people. After decades in ministry, this calling continues to bring him deep joy.

If you’re new to Franklin Vineyard, Bill would be the first to say—welcome home.

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Video Director
jordan@franklinvineyard.com

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As the Video/Visual Media Director, Jordan brings a passion for storytelling, creativity, and purpose to everything he creates. After spending years studying YouTube, digital media, and content-creation strategies, he’s developed a deep understanding of how to turn ideas into content that makes people stop and connect with God in a real way. He’s always looking for ways to grow and refine what church digital media content can look like, whether that’s through visuals, editing, or overall creative direction. At the end of the day, Jordan loves creating cool content that points people back to Jesus and ultimately using his gifts to build something bigger than himself

Pastor Emeritus
jon@franklinvineyard.com

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Jon and Kitty Sterns planted the Franklin Vineyard Church in fall of 2002 with their kids: David, Michael, and Jaclyn. They moved here from sunny Southern California to “reach disenchanted hearts with the heart of the Father.” Over the years, Jon and Kitty have led many different ministries in the Williamson County area. Jon helped to start an Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness walk with the Franklin Vineyard in 2013, and Kitty loves to volunteer at local food ministries. She has worked with GraceWorks, Daughters of the King, and now she works every Friday at The Well in Spring Hill. Jon and Kitty faithfully served the Franklin Vineyard Church for over twenty years, planting many churches in the area, and have been a staple of this church. They now enjoy a slightly less busy life in Spring Hill, and we are so grateful for their lives poured out for this church!

Healing Prayer Ministry Director
healingprayerministry@franklinvineyard.com

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The Well Ministry

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Tahisha is a lover of revelation, a champion of people, and a professional gatherer of humans. She leads The Well at the Franklin Vineyard, where she helps create spaces for encounter, connection, and the joyful discovery of what God is doing right now.

Tahisha has a deep love for calling forth the unique gifting in individuals—helping people see who they were created to be and then boldly cheering them on as they find their place to use those gifts. She’s especially fond of all things prophetic, believes God still speaks (often creatively), and is always ready for a good conversation that includes revelation, laughter, or both.

Armed with a degree in Psychology and a pastry school education (yes, both), Tahisha understands the human heart and how to properly pair it with baked goods. If there’s coffee brewing, pastries on the table, and space for people to be fully themselves—you’ll probably find Tahisha there.

Lead Intercessor
prayer@franklinvineyard.com

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Groups Ministry
barry@franklinvineyard.com

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Benevolence Ministry

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William S. “Bill” McReynolds is honored to also serve as an Overseeing Pastor on the church’s Spiritual Oversight Board.

Bill’s pastoral ministry began in 1983 as a Staff Pastor under John Wimber at the original Anaheim Vineyard in Southern California. During that time, he was involved in teaching, conference training, and ministry trips both throughout the United States and internationally. He also helped develop the church’s original ministry prayer teams and provided oversight for a significant portion of the church’s small home groups, known as Home Fellowships.

In 2023, Bill published his book, The Pathway Through The Desert, which shares stories of healing and God’s mercy experienced throughout his years of ministry. At Franklin Vineyard, he has helped establish Healing Prayer Teams, strengthen Pastoral Care, develop The Well Training Center, and launch the Grief Share Ministry beginning in 2026.

Above all, Bill is passionate about seeing Jesus move through the Holy Spirit to heal, restore, and renew God’s people. After decades in ministry, this calling continues to bring him deep joy.

If you’re new to Franklin Vineyard, Bill would be the first to say—welcome home.

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Barry has been part of  the pastoral team at FVC since 2018.  He serves as a member of the Spiritual Oversight Board, as well as teaching bible studies, and working with the men of FVC.   Together, with his wife Camille, they facilitate Tues intercessory prayer,  and lead our small group ministry.

Barry holds a graduate degree in Counseling, and has served in many capacities  in both church, and para-church pastoral leadership  and  counseling roles for 35 yrs. These include clinical and residential settings as well as individual, marriage and family practice.

His passion is teaching and preaching the Word of God,  discipling men, playing music, playing golf, and hanging with the grandkids.  He and Camille have been married for 43 yrs and have two children and 4 grandchildren.