WE EXIST TO BE A

LIFE-CHANGING CHURCH


We offer 2 unique services that take place SIMULTANEOUSLY at 10:30 A.M. One is Contemporary with a praise band and the other is Traditional with hymns. The Lead Pastor, Nicky, speaks IN PERSON at both services. Our saying is "if you like it - we probably have it!" 


Eastern Heights Baptist Church is a member of The Southern Baptist Convention and subscribes to the doctrinal statement of “The Baptist Faith and Message” as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention on June 14, 2000: https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000/


OUR ESSENTIAL BELIEFS

Our Staff

The staff and leadership here at Eastern Heights is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. 

If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them. 

You can contact the church office at 912-764-9151

  • Nicky McCreary  - Lead Pastor  

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    Originally from Alabama (Roll Tide!), Nicky has been serving churches in Georgia since 1997. He has been in ministry since 1978, with most of those years being in Youth Ministry, including being the EHBC Youth Pastor from 2010-2020 before transitioning to Lead Pastor. He has also served churches in Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee. He is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the University of North Alabama. Nicky enjoys too many sports, especially golf & hunting, and keeping his 1984 Jeep CJ7 running. He is married to Amanda and they have two daughters and four grandchildren which has now become their favorite way to spend their free time. His vision for EHBC is that we exist to be a life-changing church. A personal relationship with Jesus Christ is what changes our lives and our goal is to provide opportunities to encounter Him. 

  • CJ Simmons - Contemporary Worship Leader

    CJ is twenty-one years old and was born and raised in Statesboro, Ga. He graduated from Statesboro High School in 2020 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies at Truett McConnell University. CJ currently works in a volunteer staff role with Chi Alpha Campus Ministry at Georgia Southern alongside his wife, Roseanna, who is also involved in the ministry. He plans to continue his work in campus ministry after he graduates.

  • Tim Anderson Sr.- Pastoral Care Minister/Media Production

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    Along with his wife Pam and son Tim, Jr., Tim Anderson began attending EHBC in 2009 and soon after joined the Media Ministry Team, serving with them faithfully for many years. Presently, Tim serves as both Leader and Sponsor in our Celebrate Recovery program, through which he ministers to people recovering from trauma, addictions, family issues, and many other spiritual needs. Tim was ordained into deacon ministry in 2015 and in 2017 accepted the call to pastoral ministry. He subsequently graduated from Saint James College and Seminary as a Certified Public Chaplain in 2017. Tim was ordained as a Pastor at EHBC in 2018 and currently serves as Pastoral Care Minister, assisting the Pastoral staff with administration duties and hospital/shut-in visitations and leads our Media/Production. 

     


    Here is my testimony from 2018 - Audio only - 



  • Kim Freeman  - Children's Ministry Director

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    Kim is no stranger to EHBC. For the past 30 years Kim has attended and served in many positions alongside her husband Tim. They have three children and one grandson. Kim has served in the nursery, taught The Toddler Sunday School class with her husband Tim for many years, worked in Cubbies, served on the nursery team, children’s team, directed VBS, the annual fall festival. In youth she has served as the youth trip coordinator, special events coordinator, on the Youth leadership team and has worked directly with our youth for the past 15 years. Kim graduated from Georgia Southern University where she majored in Early Childhood Education and Child Development. She is so excited to serve as the Children’s Interim and looks forward to seeing the precious children of EHBC GROW with God. James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift comes from above. 

    Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Let the little children come to me!

  • Tracey Radney - Administrative Assistant

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    Tracey began her service as Church Secretary at EHBC in March of 2006. She was born & raised in Wisconsin, saved at an early age, and has had the joy of seeing God move in many churches in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Georgia, before God called her to unite with EHBC, where she is excited to see God working. Tracey is a graduate of Guido Bible College and leads the JESUS ROCKS Ministry, a community outreach mission. Tracey and her husband, Lee, have three sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren who bring her great joy.

  • Brad Bennett - Facilities Manager

    Brad and Beth have been married 22 years and have one daughter, Elizabeth. Brad has been working with Eastern Heights Baptist Church since 2016.

  • Maddie Donnelly - Children's Ministry Intern

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    My name is Madeline Donnelly. I was born in Florida and my parents and I moved to Georgia my sophomore year of high school. I am studying Secondary Education with a concentration in History at Georgia Southern University. As the Children’s Ministry intern, I just want to let the children know who God is and about the wonderful things He has blessed us with.

  • Elizabeth Bennett - Youth Intern

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    Elizabeth is an Outdoor Recreation major at Georgia Southern. After she graduates she plans on working full time at summer camps. She has gone to church at EHBC since she was in the second grade. She loves working with the youth and is excited for what God has planned for the youth group.