OFFICE STAFF
HANNAH ARNOLD
Executive Assistant to the State Administrative Bishop
Hannah is a graduate of Lee University with a business degree and is a product of the Church of God in Tennessee where she grew up in a church parsonage as a pastor’s kid. She joined the Tennessee Church of God State Office in August of 2021 and served as the administrative assistant to the Youth and Discipleship Director for three years before transitioning into the office of administrative assistant to the State Administrative Bishop.
Hannah brings with her a wealth of knowledge of the ministries within the Tennessee Church of God State Office, the local churches, and of the ministers of this great state!
She is married to Dylan Arnold, and together they have a little girl, Charlotte. They reside in the Cleveland area and enjoy being involved in the ministries of their local church.
CRISTA BARNES
State Secretary Treasurer
Crista graduated from Lee University in 2002 and has been an employee of the Tennessee Church of God State Office since March 2006. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Dr. Joel Barnes, and together they have three wonderful children: Ava, Ethan, and Olivia. She views her job as more of a calling than a vocation and is humbled to have the opportunity to serve the churches and ministers of the Church of God in Tennessee.
MELISSA HAGER
Administrative Assistant to the Youth and Discipleship Director & Women Ministries Director
Melissa served as the State Girls Ministries Coordinator of the Church of God in South Carolina and had served in this ministry role since 2016. Melissa is married to Scott Hager (over 19 years) and has two children, Nolan and Brinkley. The Hager’s have served as District Overseer, Pastor, and Youth Pastors in South Carolina.
STEPHANIE NICHOLS
Ministerial Development/Credentialing Assistant
Stephanie joined the Tennessee Church of God State Office in September 2017. She enjoys being a part of the ministry of the Church of God. Before moving to Tennessee, Stephanie and her husband Andrew lived in Michigan, where they served in various areas of ministry in their local church. Stephanie formerly served the State Office as the Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to the Church Planting and Revitalization Facilitator. She has recently accepted the Ministerial Development and Credentialing position and is delighted to help ministers as they advance in their ministerial ranks.
AMANDA DISHMAN
Receptionist, Administrative Assistant to the Church Ministries Director
Amanda joined the Tennessee Church of God State Office in August 2021. She serves as the Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to the Church Ministries Director. She and her husband Barry have three beautiful girls, Alivia, Grayson, and Sophia. They currently are the Senior Pastors at Brainerd Hills Church of God in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
