A Note From the Pastor…

I am so thankful that you have stopped by! In a world where there are many messages daily bombarding us, it is good to know there is safety in the timeless certainty of God’s Word. This is what Woodlands Gathering is all about: making the Word of God the basis for all of life, and our relationships with each other. We seek to faithfully honor God’s call to be His people and live in an honorable way. When I am not pastoring, I enjoy reading, playing folk music, camping, fishing, hiking and spending time with my family preferably around a crackling fire under the open sky. I would rather be in the great outdoors than anywhere else!

We hope that you will join us, and learn what being part of the Woodlands Gathering family is all about. If you are interested in learning more, please contact me, Greg Baney at gbaney@woodlandsgathering.org. Thank you!

About the Baney Family…

Greg was born and raised in southeast Missouri and is of Cherokee/Choctaw and Irish descent. He obtained a B.A. in History from Oral Roberts University, a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary. Greg served as the Solo Pastor of a church in rural Arkansas, and as Pastoral Intern for Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church (Greenville, SC). He served as the Associate Pastor of Hixson Presbyterian Church from January 2015 through December, 2020.

Tricia was raised in Ormond Beach, Florida and is passionate about making connections and building community. She obtained a B.A.E in Early Childhood Education from the University of Florida, and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. She has served in various church positions such as Children’s Ministries Director, and Director of Women’s Ministries. She loves making new friends and being immersed in different cultures. She is currently homeschooling and involved in a local Co-Op. She loves the freedom that this season of life offers to explore and create with her children. Tricia’s interests include the arts, theater, music, tea, lots of coffee, time with friends and family and sneaking out in the early hours to hit the gym. She is a Floridian at heart and is happiest on or in the water!

Together, Greg and Tricia have two boys (William and James) and one girl (Lauren).