M2Y Board
Ben Hayes
Ben lives in Muscle Shoals, Alabama with his wife Kenya and their five kids- Jackson, Destin, Branslee, Stana and Cyprus. Ben has been in ministry for 22 years, which includes youth and family ministry, as well as pulpit ministry. His current role is the pulpit minister at Highland Park Church of Christ. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor who does work with individuals and couples of all ages.
Joey Markham
Joey is from Lynchburg, Tennessee and now lives in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Joey has been an active volunteer and deacon in the youth program at the West Dyersburg congregation for several years. He also spent time as a youth minister at the Germantown congregation in Memphis, TN.
Aaron Dodson
Aaron was a youth minister for 18 years and currently works with the Martin Church of Christ in Martin, TN as their Connections Minister. He and his wife, Jenny, have 3 girls (plus a few bonus family members). His hobbies include putting space helmets on preachers, aggravating campus ministers, and not drinking coffee.
Justin Morton
Justin was a youth minister for more than 17 years and has a passion for helping young people build a lasting relationship with Jesus. He has written several books for teens, including Against All Odds. He and his wife Miranda have 2 sons and love to spend time as a family, especially playing sports. Justin serves as the preaching minister for the Walter Hill congregation in Murfreesboro, Tn.
Carol Staron
Carol is from Dyersburg Tennessee. She has a passion for children and women's ministry and has served in ministry for the last 14 years. Carol works with C2 Consultants and serves part-time in Children's Ministry at the West Dyersburg Church of Christ.
Rhonda Fernandez
Rhonda Fernandez is from Montgomery, Alabama and is a graduate of Auburn University. Halo Fernandez is the love of her life, and they have lived in the Orlando area for almost 20 years. Rhonda works with several youth organizations including L2L. She has served on the L2L board of directors for decades.
Lucas Dial
Lucas has served as the Youth and Family Minister at the Calvert City Church of Christ for 5 years. He, along with his wife, Sarah Ruth, is blessed with a beautiful daughter named Macy. They love watching sports together, except when Tennessee and Kentucky face off (go Vols). Lucas and Sarah Ruth share a passion for bringing young people closer to Christ.