Brooks Haddock, lead pastor

Brooks was born in Brunswick, Georgia but was raised in Alma, Georgia. God saved him at the age of 8. Jesus called Brooks to preach the gospel when he was sophomore in college. Brooks completed high school and then went on to Georgia Southwestern State University on an athletic scholarship to play golf. After two years, God called him to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies at Brewton-Parker College, which he completed in December 2008. Also in May 2007, Brooks was blessed to be able to marry Allison, his high school sweetheart and girlfriend of 5 years. While serving as a Pastoral Intern at his home church, First Baptist Alma, Brooks went on to pursue a Master of Arts at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned a specialization in Evangelism and Church Planting. Brooks and Allison have two daughters, Sophie and Piper. Allison also serves as Kids Director for New City.