Senior Minister

Kirk Langston

Kirk Langston is the Senior Minister at Borderview Christian Church.  He has served in this role since April 2003.  Kirk is a 1991 graduate of Johnson Bible College.  He and his wife, Tina, have two girls, Hannah and Emily.  Kirk has served in ministries in Florida, Kentucky, Indiana, and now Tennessee.  In his spare time, he loves spending time with his family, camping, fishing, and is an avid Florida Gators fan.  Ask him about the church and he will say, “God has blessed him with a great opportunity to serve here and a great congregation!”  His goal each week is to share a message relevant for people’s lives today that ties God’s Word and daily living together.

Children's Ministry Director

Penny Milam

Penny Milam is the Children's Director at Borderview.  After teaching for several years in Carter Co., she became a stay-at-home mom to her three kids, Jacob,6, Luke, 4, and Sarah, 3. But in September 2007, God showed her a new plan with the awesome position she has now.  With the help of her wonderful husband, Eddie (who, among other things, is the Tae Kwon Do instructor at Franklin Health and Fitness Center in Elizabethton) she strives to create a warm, comfortable and fun environment for children to learn about God.

Youth Ministry Director

Jonathan Hawkins

Jonathan Hawkins (or J-Hawk, as his college buddies know him) is the youth minister at Borderview.  He was born and raised in Florida. Yes, the rumors are true that he bleeds orange and blue.  He left the University of Florida to pursue God’s calling on his life.  Jonathan is a Milligan College senior majoring in Bible with an emphasis in pastoral ministry.  With his spare time, he likes to bat eyes with his girlfriend Sara.  He also enjoys leading worship music, especially with a fiddle.  Jonathan has a passion for God, and he seeks to help the youth build a relationship with Him.