Pastor Jay Carney serves as MS Men’s Director. Along with his wife, Demetra, they were elected senior pastor of Life At Tupelo FPC in December of 2016. Prior to their election, Pastor Jay has served in various ministry capacities.
He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Construction Engineering Technology and also a Masters in Business. He is the proud father of Jayda, James, & Juliana and father-in-law to Austin Marshall and Madelyn Carney. They’re all his greatest source of joy. He enjoys hunting with his son, and also playing basketball, racketball, and golf.He enjoys going on dates with his wife and girls.
MS UPCI Men's Secretary
Pastor Chad Craft serves as MS Men’s Secretary. Along with his wife, Sarah were elected on February 22, 2018, as pastor of Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast. They both have three adorable children, Sunday Rose, Jackson Rhett, and Harrison Chadwick.
Pastor Chad has a degree from Jackson College of Ministries and has served as a Christian school principal and JCM instructor. He has been involved with the MS district UPCI and has been in ministry for many years.
MS UPCI Men's Promotions
Rev. James D. McChristian serves as MS Men’s Promotions Director. Along with his wife, Summer, they serve in their local church – Life At Tupelo in various capacities. They both have two amazing children, Grayson Reid, and Alister Blaine.
James started college at Marshall University (Huntington, WV) in Broadcast Journalism before earning a BA in Practical Theology, and AA in Biblical Studies degrees from Gateway College of Evangelism (St. Louis, MO). He has also earned a BA in Religion from Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA). He has been involved in Global Missions by ministering in multiple Holy Ghost Crusades in the nation of the Philippines since 2012.