Ministers
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Everyone who is in Christ is a minister of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18).
Christians are equipped by the Holy Spirit to edify the church and bless the world with the gifts and talents they have been given by God. Therefore, members are mentored to serve the Lord's Supper, preach, lead singing, read scripture, and organize ministries according to their gifting for our mutual edification.
Some are gifted and called to church leadership.
Our Leadership Team is equipped by the Spirit, educated in Bible and theology, and has extensive pastoral experience.
Tiffany
Tiffany has been with Courtyard since its inception in 2015. She did her undergraduate work in Religious Studies and Education at York University in Nebraska. She moved to Fayetteville with Army connections in 2000 and has been here ever since raising her four children. Tiffany earned an M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary with concentrations in Old Testament and Spiritual Formation. She went on to earn a doctorate in Preaching for Community Transformation through Abilene Christian University where she currently works as the Assistant Dean for Vocational Formation at ACU Dallas and is the Program Director for their ministry degree and Certificates in Church Leadership. She is an Associate Professor for ACU and teaches courses like Wisdom Literature, Church Leadership, Pastoral Ministry, & oversees capstone projects. Tiffany also teaches Courtyard's adult Bible classes at 9:30 on Sunday mornings. Tiffany has particular passions for holding space with those who have complicated relationships with church and facilitating spiritual disciplines that help them heal and mature in their faith in a way that loves God with their heart, body, soul, and mind. You can reach her via anytime to set up a time to talk over tea or coffee. She'd love to meet you!
Jared
Jared and his family are stationed in Fayetteville at Fort Liberty for the second time, and we are thrilled to have re-confirmed him onto Courtyard's leadership team after our beloved Owusu-Ansah family had to move. Jared is gifted in hospitable presence, leadership, and wisdom and serves powerfully in these areas within our church family. He is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology while serving in the U.S. Army. Jared and his wife, Shelle, love games, music, soccer, their home state of Washington, and all things fun with their two boys.
In Memory Of...
Jim Liby
Jim served on Courtyard's leadership team since its inception in 2015. He previously served as an elder and preacher in congregations around the world. Jim attended the University of Arkansas and studied Bible through the Ark-La-Tex School of Biblical Studies, and he received his ecclesiastical endorsement prior to being stationed at Incirlik, Turkey in 1983, where he volunteered as the local preacher for three years. The US Air Force transferred him and his family to Hawaii in 1986, where he served in the local congregation as an elder for three years. Jim retired from the Air Force after 22 years and later retired from Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He and Judy enjoyed time with their grand and great grandchildren as well as times of refreshing in Florida. Our beloved "church grandfather", Jim, passed into the arms of Jesus November 1st, 2024.