Pastor Justin Bailey was born and raised in a small town in Southeastern Ohio. He is the last of eight children raised by a divorced mom. He was raised in a Christian church but after moving to Georgia in 1985 he married his high school sweetheart in 1983. Then started a career in the HVAC trade. He and his wife Theresa became involved in the United Methodest Church for 10 years, they were active in the choir, worshiping and volunteering. Due to self-employment and politics of the church Pastor Justin fell away from the Methodest Church. In 2002, A spiritual calling fell on his life and faith that he tried to ignore for several years. Finally, with an invitation from a fellow pastor at a high school football game. He and Theresa became involved with Hickory Flat Fellowship Church. While singing in the choir and working with the youth group, Pastor Justin was able to confirm the Spiritual encounter from years before. He was blessed by the Lords calling and become ordained in January of 2020. Unsure of what was to come, Pastor Justin received a call from Bishop Billy Adams to fill in at Lindale Community Church. In January of 2021, the pandemic and dwindling elderly congregation had closed the church for a short time. Pastor Justin immediately saw the need and felt called to help this church and this community. His generous heart is focused on bringing Jesus’ Love to all, no matter how broken, angry and defeated they maybe. Pastor Justin started a monthly Food Pantry to help those within the community who are in need. Pastor Justin wants everyone to feel loved by Jesus and Welcomed at Lindale Community Church.
