A B O U T

Our Pastors

Hays McKay

Senior Pastor

Hays McKay has been at Covenant for 20 years. The church has experienced growth with over 1600 attending services. Hays has a deep passion for people coming to Christ and living out their lives calling in the world. Covenant is recognized as one of the top 20 churches in the United Methodist church in growth. Hays and his wife, Mara, have two children and a daughter-in-law and a granddaughter, Lilly Grant.

Kyle Gatlin

Associate Pastor

Kyle came to Covenant in 1999 after serving as Pastor of churches in Blountstown, Florida and Montgomery, AL.  He has been married to Deandra for 27 years.  They have a daughter, Jordan, a student at Auburn University and a son, Sterling and his wife, the former Amy Brooks. Kyle is responsible for Congregational Care. In his off time, Kyle is a football/baseball official with AHSAA and kicks a ball for his Dachshund, Buster, to chase.