Geoff Starr, pastor, has accepted the role as the new Georgia-Cumberland Conference director for young adult ministries and Adventist Christian Fellowship (ACF). He has served as an academy chaplain, Bible teacher, youth director, and district pastor since he graduated from Southern Adventist University in 2005. For the last seven years, Starr has been the youth/young adult pastor at McDonald Road Church, working closely with Pathfinders, Adventurers, Vacation Bible School, mission trips, and other youth and young adult-related ministries.
“God has placed a passion in my heart for helping young people navigate their faith journey,” said Starr. “I strive to create authentic, Christ-centered communities where young people feel valued, supported, and challenged to grow. Through mentorship, leadership training, and practical ministry opportunities, I seek to empower them to take ownership of their faith, and use their unique gifts in service to God and others wherever God calls them.”
“Pastor Starr has a passion for connecting youth and young adults with Jesus, and engaging them in the mission of the Church,” said Chester Clark III, Conference vice president for administration. “He brings a wealth of leadership experience from previous assignments, including both local church and Conference-wide responsibilities. I’m excited to see how God will use him to build on Georgia-Cumberland Conference’s strong foundation of ministry to young adults, including to students on secular campuses.”
The passion for discipling young people is foundational in Starr’s family. His wife, Miranda, is a third-grade teacher at Ooltewah Adventist Academy. They and their two children, Ben and Katie, enjoy being active in ministry, building, and spending time outdoors.
“I’m stepping into a new chapter as the young Adult/ACF director for the Georgia-Cumberland Conference, where I look forward to mentoring young adults, strengthening ACF ministries on public campuses, and fostering deeper discipleship within our churches,” said Starr. “I’m excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in this role, and I am eager to continue creating spaces where young adults can thrive spiritually, develop as leaders, and experience the joy of a Christ-centered life.”
Georgia-Cumberland | May 2025
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