Staff - Glenwood Baptist Church

Meet the Team at Glenwood

Pastor Josh Coffelt

Pastor Josh accepted Jesus as his Savior when he was just ten years old and was later baptized. When he was 11 years old, he surrendered his life to the ministry having known that God called him into the ministry to pastor one day. Josh prepared for ministry at The Crown College of the Bible in Powell, TN where he graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor in Bible with an emphasis on Pastoral Ministry. Josh was ordained in May 2008 by Dr. Bob Bevington at Knoxville Baptist Tabernacle where he completed his internship.

After his ordination, Josh worked as a Youth Pastor from May 2008 until January 2012 at Gilead Baptist Church under Pastor Mike Goodson. It was here that Josh volunteered at least one weekend a month to help at a boy’s home in West Virginia until it unfortunately closed. In December 2015, Josh was voted in as Assistant Pastor under the leadership of Pastor Mike Napier. In 2020, while at Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton, TN under Pastor Justin Pratt, Josh served in many ministries to include teaching Sunday School and working with the youth in many different areas. On June 7th, 2023, Glenwood Baptist Church voted unanimously to make Josh the Interim Pastor. Pastor Josh was voted in as permanent Pastor on September 10th, 2023. Josh enjoys getting to know everyone he encounters at church and loves to live out his life verse Jude 1:22 “And of some have compassion, making a difference:” Josh believes that we must have compassion for people like Jesus had.

While at The Crown College, Josh met the love of his life Heather, and both were married on June 16, 2007. Josh and Heather love serving the Lord together and love the people that they get to do life with. Heather has served in music and children’s ministries throughout her life. She has also served as Nursery Director at Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton, TN. They have two kids, Josiah and Haven who love their church family at Glenwood. Josh and his family invite you to come be a part of the great things happening at Glenwood Baptist Church in Powell, TN and look forward to meeting you.

Worship Pastor Darrin “Kip” Rhines

Darrin Rhines (UTK ’98) has dedicated 28 years to the utility industry, serving at Knoxville Utilities Board. During his tenure, he garnered extensive expertise across various domains including Communications, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service & Support, Human Resources, Research & Development, Economic Development, and Government Relations. He furthered his education by earning a Master’s in Business Administration from Liberty University. Darrin’s ordination at Glenwood Baptist Church on August 20th, 2023, marked a significant milestone in his spiritual journey.

His commitment to fostering growth and excellence among team members and managed programs continues to drive him. Before joining KUB, Darrin served as a Czech and Slovak linguist in the U.S. Army’s 110th Military Intelligence Battalion of the 10th Mountain Division in upstate New York.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Darrin actively participates in community service through the Optimist Club of Knoxville and tnAchieves. Outside of work, he finds joy in outdoor activities, music, and traveling whenever possible.

Darrin is married to Marion Rhines, an author and librarian assistant at Cedar Bluff Middle School. They are proud parents of five children – Spencer, Austin, Olivia, Jordan, and Jacob. Their family is completed by two lively dogs – Dorian and Dasher.

Ministry Assistant Heather Coffelt

Heather serves as the Ministry Assistant at Glenwood Baptist Church in Powell, TN, having earned her Bachelor’s degree in Bible from Crown College of the Bible in 2006, with a specialization in Secondary Education and a focus on Music. Her teaching career has taken her to Calvary Baptist Church’s school in Smithfield, VA, Knoxville Baptist Christian School, and Pride and Joy Children’s Academy in Knoxville, TN. Additionally, she has contributed musically as a pianist at Berea Baptist Church and an organist at Gilead Baptist Church, both in Knoxville, TN. Heather also held the role of Nursery Director at Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton, TN.

Her devotion to serving the Lord alongside her family is her driving force. In her current position, she manages multiple responsibilities, including document preparation for business meetings, email and phone call management, crafting prayer sheets for Wednesday Nights, designing and printing Sunday Service bulletins, supply procurement, and providing assistance wherever necessary. Heather’s eagerness and enthusiasm to assist are evident in her commitment to serving others.

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