LEADERSHIP

“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,” Ephesians 4:11-12

Pastors

Dr. Mark Livingston

LEAD PASTOR
mark@broadwaychurch.org
Dr. Mark became the pastor of Broadway in July 2020. He is married to Amanda, and they have four children: Lacy, Micah, Landon, and Savannah.
He was licensed to the ministry in 1998 and ordained in 2004. He obtained a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Covenant Theological Seminary.
Brandon Hughes

ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF WORSHIP & ADMINISTRATION
brandon@broadwaychurch.org
Brandon joined Broadway staff in February 2018. His wife is Hanna since May of 2012. Brandon & Hanna have two boys: Jonathan Noah & Samuel David.
Brandon received a Bachelor of Science in Music from Blue Mountain College and a Master of Arts in Worship at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Cordova, TN.
Brady Hanssen

ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF CONNECTIONS
brady@broadwaychurch.org
Brady joined the Broadway staff in November 2021. He has been happily married to his wife, Lauren, since June 2017. Brady and Lauren have two children: Henrick Lee & Raelynn.
Brady is currently working towards a PhD in Systematic Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds an MDiv from Midwestern and a BA in English Writing from Park University.

Staff

Justin Smith

MINISTRY DIRECTOR OF YOUTH
justin@broadwaychurch.org
Justin joined Broadway staff in February 2023. He’s been a member of Broadway since 2020. He’s married to Jamie and has four children: Hayden, Hudson, Evan, & Eden.
Justin is an ordained minister and is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Lauren Hanssen

MINISTRY DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN
lauren@broadwaychurch.org
Lauren joined Broadway staff in July 2022. She is married to Brady since June 2017 and has two children: Henrick Lee & Raelynn.
Lauren holds a MS in Teacher Leadership from the University of Central Arkansas and a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Celeste Waldron

MINISTRY DIRECTOR OF PRESCHOOL
celeste@broadwaychurch.org
Celeste joined Broadway staff in August 2023.
Timothy Durham

MINISTRY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
timothy@broadwaychurch.org
Timothy joined the Broadway staff in November 2021. He has been a member at the church since 2006.
Timothy obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration in Integrated Digital Marketing from Mississippi State University.
Kyna Tims

MINISTRY ASSISTANT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS
kyna@broadwaychurch.org
Kyna joined the Broadway staff in September 2021. Her husband is Tyler since May of 1997. Kyna and Ty have three children: Roman, Moriah and Sophia.
Kyna received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee in Hotel and Restaurant Administration with a minor in Business.
Christie Smith

MINISTRY ASSISTANT OF CHURCH RELATIONS
christie@broadwaychurch.org
Christie joined Broadway staff in December 2021. She is married to Shea and has five children: Jackson, Jordan, Jaden, Jevan, and JoBeth.
Christie has been a member of Broadway since birth.
Joseph Ransom

MINISTRY ASSISTANT
joseph@broadwaychurch.org
Joseph joined Broadway staff in August 2023. He and his wife Kay moved to Mississippi in 2022 to be closer to family.
He is an ordained minister with a Doctor of Ministries degree from Antioch Seminary. He has been in Church Ministry and Christian Education for more than 40 years, and has been a Christian playwright for more than 30 years.
Jackson Smith

MINISTRY INTERN
jackson@broadwaychurch.org
Jackson joined Broadway staff in July 2023. Jackson is working toward a bachelor’s degree at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.