Leadership

Believers who invest their hearts, time, families, and finances in the building of a local church deserve to have confidence in church leadership. People are looking for leaders who conduct themselves with integrity and respect when making decisions that affect their lives.

  • Eric Burton - Lead Pastor

    Born in: Houston, TX

    How I take my coffee: Dark roast with steamed sweet cream

    Loves: Running, reading, watching Seinfeld or The Office and riding motorcycles

    “What I enjoy about God is the surprising way He continues to work on people. He’s still working on me!”

  • Kamala Burton - Worship Leader

    Born in: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    How I take my coffee: Strong dark roast with cream, or an oat milk latte

    Loves: Walks, Podcasts, cooking for family and friends, and Indian food

    “I absolutely love the church. I love that God calls us His body, each one is needed and valuable.”

  • John Barnett - Director of Leadership Development

    Born in: Tupelo, MS

    How I take my coffee: All day long … dark roast (preferably Peet’s or Starbucks) with sweet cream or breve style.

    Loves: Music, basketball, nostalgia, and psychology

  • Angel Barnett - Next Gen & Summer Internship Director

    Born in: Amory, MS

    How I take my coffee: All day in any way! Coffee is my love language

    Loves: Watching “Good Mythical Morning” with our boys, enjoying evening coffee with the husband and solving the world’s problems one sarcastic response at a time

  • Jacob & Beth Hall - Sycamore Student Leaders

    Jacob
    Born in:     New Albany, MS

    How I take my coffee: Ethiopian blend with caramel cream and sugar

    Loves: Hunting, fishing, antique cars and good conversation

    Beth
    Born in: Tupelo, MS

    How I take my coffee: As long as there’s coffee in my cup, I’m not picky!

    Loves: Reading (preferably by water), comfort shows like The Office or Law & Order SVU, and being around the table with family and friends

    “I love how God takes even the smallest actions that we might think are insignificant, and multiplies them beyond what we can comprehend, for His Kingdom.”

  • Bruce Mapp - Sycamore Big Kids Director

    Born in: A hurry, 2 months early, Mississippi

    How I take my coffee: Overpriced from the hands of a barista with a PhD, in a trendy spot with an artist I’ve never heard, playing in the background.

    Loves: God, my wife, our 4-legged rommates, the joy, honesty and perspective children share with those willng to play.

    “Are you considering coming to The Sycamoe? Well, you are already this deep in our site, it sure feels like home to me.”

  • Emily Rayburn - Sycamore Little Kids Director

    Born in: Tupelo, MS

    How I take my coffee: I love a hot white chocolate mocha from Starbucks

    Loves: Camping with my family, thriftng, nature walks and the beach

    “The Sycamore Church has been the biggest blessing to my family! The growth has been amazing and I’m honored to serve in Kids Ministry!“