Checkerz Williams
Lead Pastor/Planter
Checkerz and his wife Nicole co-founded Renew Church – Baton Rouge in June 2017. After 9 months of praying, planning, and gathering a core team, they launched public worship services on March 4th, 2018 with 25 people. Checkerz and Nicole have been married since 1996 and have three adult children. Checkerz is a graduate of Leavell College at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry and minors in Pastoral Ministry and Counseling.
Nicole has a background in Administration, Leadership, and Finance having worked as a Private Client Manager/Small Business Specialist for Chase Bank for 8 years. Nicole resigned her role with Chase Bank in 2017 to help plant Renew Church. She serves on the Executive Team in an advisory capacity.
Nicole has a background in Administration, Leadership, and Finance having worked as a Private Client Manager/Small Business Specialist for Chase Bank for 8 years. Nicole resigned her role with Chase Bank in 2017 to help plant Renew Church. She serves on the Executive Team in an advisory capacity.
Joey Welch
Associate Pastor
Carmen Goree
Director of Children & Family Ministries
Kayla Jackson
Worship Leader Intern
Josh Kern
G1 Student Ministry Team Lead (Grades 6-12)
Brian & Melissa Hall
G1 Student Ministry Team Lead (Grades 6-12)
Sabrina Welch
Women's Ministry Team Lead
Laura Shepherd
First Impressions Team Lead
Pat Humphries
Ministry Assistant
Jack Nylin
Deacon Team Lead
Terry Parker
Deacon Team Lead
