Meet the Pastors and Staff of The Fountain Church

Meet the pastors and ministry leaders who serve at The Fountain Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Our team is here to support, encourage, and help people grow in faith and community.

Our Leadership at The Fountain Church

At The Fountain Church in Lawrenceville, GA, our pastors and ministry leaders are committed to helping people grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and experience the love of Jesus in everyday life.

Meet the Pastor at The Fountain Church

Meet Our Pastor

Pastor Mike from The Fountain - A Community Church in Lawrenceville, GA

Pastor Mike McGuire – Lead Pastor of The Fountain Church

Mike McGuire serves as the Lead Pastor of The Fountain Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Since helping launch The Fountain through a church merge in 2017, he has faithfully led with a deep love for God’s Word, a heart for people, and a vision to see lives transformed by the power of grace.

Known for his relational leadership and down-to-earth teaching, Pastor Mike is passionate about building a Christ-centered, Spirit-led, multi-generational church where everyone feels welcomed and encouraged to grow in their faith. He loves serving the local community, meeting real needs, and helping people experience the love of Jesus in practical ways.

Mike and his wife, Charla, have been married for 35 years and have two adult sons and two grandchildren. Outside of church, Mike enjoys hiking, playing disc golf, cheering on Ohio State football and basketball, spending time with family, and hanging out with his dogs.

Church Elders

Meet Our Church Elders

Pastor Mike McGuire

Bernie McClure

Tim

Lee Pena

The Fountain Worship Pastor, Lawrenceville, GA

Mary Thompson

The Fountain Food Pantry Coordinator

The Fountain Interim NextGen Leader, Lawrenceville, GA

Tami O'Connor

Women's Ministry Leader

Lee Pena

Men's Ministry Director

Meet the Ministry Team at The Fountain

Meet Our Ministry Teams

The Fountain Interim NextGen Leader, Lawrenceville, GA

John Davenport

John serves as the NextGen Pastor at The Fountain Church. He and his wife, Marissa, along with their two children, joined the church family at the end of 2025. They enjoy spending time outdoors—especially hiking, exploring walking trails, and enjoy time on the water.

NextGen Pastor

The Fountain Worship Pastor, Lawrenceville, GA

Lester Ruiz

Lester Ruiz joined the Fountain Family in the Fall of 2020 as the Worship Pastor. Pastor Lester has two lovely daughters, Victoria and Sophia. He also serves as the Vice President of the organization StartCHURCH.

Worship Pastor

Mary Thompson

Mary is the heart and soul of our local food pantry, serving as the Food Pantry Ministry Director. With a deep passion for food security and community care, she works to ensure no neighbor goes hungry. In her free time, Mary enjoys spending time with family and friends, sewing, and doing jigsaw puzzles.

Food Pantry Ministry Director

The Fountain Worship Pastor, Lawrenceville, GA

Mary Thompson

The Fountain Food Pantry Coordinator

The Fountain Interim NextGen Leader, Lawrenceville, GA

Tami O'Connor

Women's Ministry Leader

Lee Pena

Men's Ministry Director

Meet the Admin Team at The Fountain

Meet Our Admin Team

The Fountain Worship Pastor, Lawrenceville, GA

Andrea Clayton

Andrea serves as the Office Manager at The Fountain Church and has been part of the church family for two years. She is the proud mom of three fabulous daughters and enjoys relaxing with a good streaming series or movie—usually with her cat in her lap.

Office Manager

The Fountain Interim NextGen Leader, Lawrenceville, GA

Calie Setchfield

Calie serves as the Director of Digital Media at The Fountain Church, helping lead the church’s online presence and communication. She is married and has three children and two grandchildren. Outside of church, Calie enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and having deep conversations with others.

Director of Digital Media

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