Pastor Marty Pressley began preaching at 17, driven by his compassion for people. He married Angela in 1993 and started ministering across North Carolina and nearby states. By 22, he entered full-time ministry as an evangelist and served as a State Evangelist for WNC Church of God for 9 years. In 2005, he felt called to lead Bryson City Church of God, where he continues as pastor. An Ordained Bishop, he has held roles on the WNC State Council and State Youth Board and currently serves on the State Evangelism Board. Pastor Marty, Angela, and their daughter, Hannah, are dedicated to their joint ministry.

Pastor Kobus was born and raised in South Africa. He pastored a number of churches in the Apostolic Faith Mission of SA from 1976 till 1997. He was a missionary to the Zulu nation for six years. In 1997 he immigrated with his family to the United States. He became a citizen in 2012. He ministered as a Pastor, a Counselor on Staff, Teacher and as a Coach for Ministry Leaders Kobus and Gail got married nine years ago after both lost their spouses to cancer. Currently Kobus is the Associate Pastor of the Bryson City Church of God, and coaches Ministry Leaders and Pastors.