About First Mt. Juliet

Caleb is passionate about leading teams and equipping others to serve the local church in meaningful and impactful ways. He currently serves as Pastor of Ministry Engagement, where he helps people connect, grow, and find their place in the life of the church.

Caleb met his wife, Katherine, at Liberty University, where he earned a B.S. in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries and an M.A. in Church Ministries. He also holds an M.A. in Worship and Leadership from Trevecca University. Caleb and Katherine were married in 2017 and have a daughter named Clara. He enjoys playing guitar, reading, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Matt graduated with a BS degree from Auburn University and later earned a Master’s in Business Administration from the School of Business at Trevecca Nazarene University. He spent 10 years with Zoe’s Kitchen, playing a key role in the company’s growth from a privately held organization to a publicly traded brand with over 250 restaurants nationwide.

Matt’s career then led him to a multi-unit McDonald’s franchise, where he served as COO and oversaw Human Resources, Learning & Development, and Operations Services for nine restaurants, managing more than 400 employees in the greater Nashville area.

Throughout his career, Matt has been actively involved in his local church. He has led Men’s Ministry activities at Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas, TX, founded a fitness outreach ministry (Faith Rx’d) in Birmingham, AL, and served in Men’s Ministry and Small Group Leadership at FBCMJ.

Matt, his wife Katie, and their daughter Abigail have lived in the greater Nashville area since 2019 and have been members of FBCMJ since 2021.

Kathy Posey attended Johnson University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Elementary Education, along with a minor in English Language Learners (ELL). She later earned a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University and completed her Doctorate in Leadership at Trevecca Nazarene University.

Dr. Posey has been a dedicated member of the Mount Juliet Christian Academy (MJCA) community since 1993, with a brief time away to focus on her family. Over the course of her distinguished tenure, she has served in a variety of leadership roles, including teacher, Curriculum and Instruction Director, Lower School Principal, and currently Superintendent. She is an advanced trainer for the Foundations and Frameworks reading program and is trained in the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD) educational therapy model.

Dr. Posey is married to Jackie Posey and is the proud mother of five children—David, Levi (Kendel), Kelsey (Matt), Kortney (Camden), and Kirsten—and grandmother to four grandchildren, Paisley, Cooper, Sean, and Maeve, who bring great joy and fulfillment to her life. In her free time, she enjoys reading, shopping, spending time with family and friends, and visiting the beach.

Zach is passionate about leading worship, writing songs, and producing music that shapes the life of the local church. He currently serves as Worship Pastor, leading teams and cultivating Christ-centered worship that is both meaningful and impactful. Zach is committed to building a worship culture marked by humility and authenticity.

Zach met his wife in 2017, and together they have two children, Maebry and Beau. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Voice Performance from Belmont University and a Master of Arts in Worship and Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University. Zach has spent over a decade in full-time ministry. In his free time, he enjoys creating music, spending time with his family, firing up the grill for some BBQ, and continuing to grow as a leader and artist.

Pat is devoted to encouraging and equipping others to take their next steps of faith and find their place in the Great Commission by serving the Lord locally, regionally, and globally (Acts 1:8). Recognizing the role of the local church in his own journey, he is humbled by the opportunity to serve as Missions Pastor at First Mt. Juliet. Pat earned his Bible degree from Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee, and for more than 30 years, he and his wife, Traci, have been involved in leading short-term mission trips, partnering with missionaries and church leaders around the world, serving two years as missionaries in Guatemala, and helping mobilize and support both interns and career missionaries. Pat and Traci have three daughters—Lara (married to Tyler), Jessica (married to Daniel), and Hannah (married to Reid)—and four grandchildren: Judah, Asher, Lily, and Simeon.

David serves as Pastor of Pastoral Care & Older Adults, leading a ministry focused on caring for members and their families through hospital visits, times of recovery, and seasons of loss. He also oversees the senior adult ministry, O.A.S.I.S., helping those 55 and older stay connected and engaged in the life of the church. David is married to Ellen, and they have four children and twelve grandchildren. David holds a B.S. in Education from Tennessee Temple University and an M.Ed. in School Administration & Supervision from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. After 27 years serving in Christian education as a teacher and administrator, God called him into ministry, and he joined First Baptist in 2001 as Outreach Pastor.

J.J. is passionate about people coming to know Jesus. Serving as Student Pastor, J.J. leads students and families into a deeper relationship with Jesus and connects them to their place in the local church. He met his wife, Lydia, in 2023, where they later married in 2024 and have a daughter named Georgia. J.J. is a graduate of Western Kentucky University, where he received his B.A. in History, and he is also a graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he received his M.Div. in Great Commission Studies. In his free time, J.J. enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, camping, and spending time with his family.

Pastor Solano serves with a passion for discipleship, leadership development, and strengthening the local church. Born in Costa Rica, he came to the U.S. in 1997 and came to know Christ in 2004. Soon after, he married his wife, Monica, and together they have three sons: Gabriel, Adrian, and Santiago. He enjoys spending time with his family, exploring new adventures, camping, and the mountains. He has served in a variety of ministry roles, including discipleship, small group development, youth ministry, and pastoral leadership, and has led in both local church and missions contexts in the U.S. and abroad. He also serves as Director and Co-Founder of Seminario Teológico Emmanuel in Nashville, where he teaches and invests in training future ministry leaders. He holds advanced degrees in Theology with a focus on Christian Education and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Church Planting and Church Revitalization.

Haley serves with a passion for leading children to Christ and helping them grow in their faith. She and her husband, Jacob, have been married for 14 years and have two children, Emmitt and Emmylou. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Haley graduated from Lee University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Theology. During college, she traveled and shared the Gospel through music with her father, guitarist Doyle Dykes, where she also met Jacob. Together, they have served in worship, children’s ministry, and church planting. Haley is excited to partner with families at First Baptist Mt. Juliet as she invests in the next generation and helps kids walk closely with Jesus.

Katherine is passionate about helping people stay connected and engaged through clear, meaningful communication. She has a heart for using storytelling, digital media, and photography to highlight what God is doing in the life of the church and its people, and she loves capturing moments that matter in a way that encourages, informs, and points others to Christ. Katherine grew up in a minister’s home and has a deep love for the local church. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communication from Liberty University and has served in churches in Tennessee and Georgia. She is married to Caleb, and they have a daughter, Clara (3), who is their joy.

Originally from Northern California, Michelle, along with her husband Matt and son Myles, made the move to Mt. Juliet in 2022. She joined the First Mt. Juliet team in 2023, bringing with her a wealth of experience in ministry and early childhood development.

Michelle spent 10 years as the Preschool Administrative Assistant at a Christian school, where she honed her skills in managing and supporting educational programs. Before that, she served as the Children’s Ministry Assistant at a large church, where she developed a deep passion for serving children and families.

With a strong foundation in both ministry leadership and early childhood education, Michelle is excited to contribute her talents to the First Mt. Juliet community.

Alexa Spain is originally from McDonough, GA, and spent 11 years teaching Spanish. Throughout that time, the Lord developed in her a deep passion for discipleship and teaching His Word. Alexa’s heart is to love on students and walk alongside them through life’s journey. She is deeply grateful for God’s call to serve His Church and love His children, and she is excited to be part of this local body, eager to see all that God will do in and through her.

Stacie grew up in Southern Illinois where she spent most of her time singing and being involved in community activities. In 2007, she moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University where she earned a double Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Music Business, along with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. She married her husband Zach shortly after and they have two children. They have been members of First Mt. Juliet since 2021, and she joined the staff as the Accounts Payable Specialist in the spring of 2025.

Outside of work, Stacie enjoys music, spending time with family, being outside in the fall, and eating cookie cake.