Brandon Martin
Senior Pastor
Brandon is from right here in Griffin, Ga. He married his wonderful wife, Monica, On October 19, 2002 and they have been blessed with three awesome children: Noah, Madilynn, and Avery. Brandon answered the call into ministry shortly after he and Monica were married and received his degree from Luther Rice University. He has been in full time ministry since 2008 and since April 2023, the Lead Pastor of Southside.
Brandon and Monica have a passion for the family.” Many families are hurting but when the family unit is strong with its foundation in Christ each member has the opportunity to thrive. Discipleship is so very important to the health of the family and the growth of the local church. As one pastor told me, “Anything healthy will grow!” Our families make up the body of Christ within the local church and spiritually healthy families are what’s needed so the church can be what God has called us to be in our community.”
Christa Newcomb
Children's Director
Christa and her husband Kyle have been members of Southside since becoming newlyweds in 2014. They immediately started working with the youth until God called them to different ministries in the church. Kyle is the head of the Sound Team and Christa is working on building the Children’s Department as the Children’s Director. They work together with their 3 children, Christopher, Michael and Kacy on Outreach projects and ministries. When not at church, they are actively involved in sports with the Lamar County Rec Department.
Kevin Drum
Youth Director
Kevin has been a member of Southside since 2005. Kevin and his wife, Brianne, have been volunteering with the youth since 2006. In 2015, he became the Youth Director after months of filling the position on an interim basis. Kevin serves the Lord at Southside with his wife and their two boys, Colin and Aidan. When he is not at church, he enjoys hobbies such as hunting fishing, concerts, and UGA football.