Who We Are

Dr. Shawn Head, Pastor

Dr. Shawn Head, his wife Kari, and their two sons Braylon and Tanner, are originally from Big Stone Gap, Va. Shawn and Kari married in June 2008. Shawn received Christ as his personal Savior in his early 20’s, and soon after, his calling into pastoral ministry.

Shawn loves the Lord and is dedicated to studying and ministering God’s Word. When he is not at church, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching sports and movies.

Pastoral Experience
  • 2011-2013 – Youth Pastor, West End Baptist Church, Big Stone Gap, VA
  • 2013-2017 – Student Pastor, First Baptist Church, Union, SC
  • 2017-2020 – Associate Pastor, Temple Baptist Church, Kingsport, TN
  • 2020-Present – Senior Pastor, Brown’s Creek Baptist Church, Union, SC
Liberty University Seminary
  • Graduated 2015 – Bachelor’s of Science in Religion with minors in Christian Ministries, Biblical Studies, and Christian Counseling
  • Graduated 2017 – Master’s of Arts in Theological Studies
  • Graduated 2019 – Master’s of Arts in Religion
  • Graduated 2021 – Doctorate in Ministry: Biblical Studies

Jonathan Adams, Deacon

Richard Brown, Deacon

Jimmy Gregory, Deacon

Byrd Ivey, Deacon

Ralph Lancaster, Deacon

Curtis Plexico, Deacon

Earl Shetley, Deacon