2018
Pastor Brian Richardson
Pastor Brian serves as our Assistant Pastor here at Tazewell First Assembly. They are our Lead Pastor’s right-hand person. They serve our church family and pastoral staff with excellence. He is committed to helping all who attend TFA experience the Presence, Promise, and Provision of God. Pastor Brian and his wife Tammy have held ministry positions over the last twenty years. The last six are here with us at TFA. Pastor Brian and Tammy enjoy golfing, trail riding with friends, and playing with their granddaughter.
Pastor Brian’s Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Mrs. Tammy’s Favorite Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13
“No temptation has overtaken you that it’s not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
2018
Pastor James Charles
Pastor James and Danielle serve a couple roles at TFA. Pastor James helps in the ministry aspect, teaching on Wednesday nights. While Danielle can be found singing in the praise team and helping in children’s ministry.
James and Danielle Charles have been happily married for 18 years. They have six wonderful children. Family means everything to James and Danielle and they believe that investing in their children is of the upmost importance. James and Danielle were raised in church and acknowledged the call to ministry at a very young age. James and Danielle both have Bachelors degrees and completed classes through ADSOM. James is an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God. Over the past 20 years of ministry James and Danielle have served as Youth, Associate, and Lead Pastors, before joining the TFA family in 2022. James, Danielle, and their family love Jesus and love to serve those around them.
James Favorite Scripture:
”Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.“
John 14:6 ESV
Danielle’s Favorite scripture.
”I can do all things through him who strengthens me.“
Philippians 4:13 ESV