Leadership TEAM

Pastors & Staff

Scott Hatten

Lead Pastor

Scott  is the Lead Pastor of the Jesup Church of God.  He has served in this capacity since November of 2020.  He and his wife Janet, have served as youth pastors for nearly 20 years, nine of which were here at the Jesup Church of God.  Pastor Scott was also the Senior pastor of the Vienna Church of God for four years before returning to Jesup as lead pastor.  He is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God and he served four years on the State Youth Board. He currently serves on the South Georgia World Mission Board. His greatest passion is to see people come to know Jesus as Savior, and to cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus.  Scott and Janet have two children, Justin and Katie, and three amazing grandchildren;  Adeline, Jett, and Jaxx.  

Jessie D. Pate

Music Pastor - BLVD Worship

Jessie joined the JCOG team as Worship Pastor in September of 2021.  He & his wife Katie are graduates of Lee University, both credentialed ministers in the Church of God & have over 12 years of ministry experience. Jessie believes that worship is a lifestyle and Sunday is meant to be a celebration of the goodness of God. The Pates have one daughter, Logan who loves to sing just like her mom & dad! They believe in the power of generational worship and seek to create atmospheres where all ages can worship Jesus together.

Caleb Mizell

Student Pastor - CrossCulture

Caleb Mizell is our Student Pastor here at JCOG. He and his wife Madilyn, grew up in ministry and have a heart to serve the next generation. Caleb is a credentialed minister in the Church of God and Madilyn has a Worship Leadership degree from the University of Mobile. Their hearts are to see this generation come to life through the hope of Jesus. Caleb believes this generation has the most opportunity to change this world. The Mizells have one son named Ryker. They believe this generation is after the realness of who God is and that's what they intend to show by example of their own lives.