Paula Foster, Executive Director
Paula has been at The Gathering since day one and claims The Gathering erupted and God orchestrated its existence. Yea God! She loves every minute of directing and serving along side of people who make the Gathering possible each weekend.
Paula is the wife of David Foster and mom of three beautiful young ladies, Erin, Lindsey & Paige. They are always her most “claim to fame”. Married at the age of 18, Paula has served in churches all of her adult life alongside her husband David. She is co-host of the David and Paula Radio Show, and has teamed with David to create a Live Event called Making Marriage Fun Again. Paula loves to run/spin class/weight train/ zumba, and power 90 to make a nice variety of cardio. In spite of her work out regime, she still loves her candy. While a business lady she has a very creative side and displays that in her home with photography or paintings of her own. When she’s not designing her own home she loves to stage other homes for friends or for charity. Among those are “Against the Grains”, and “Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home”.
Pfosterhope@gmail.com
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615-206-7410
Barbara Mcgee, Administrative Assistant
Originally from Philadelphia, Barbara has lived in the Nashville area since 1994 with her husband Patrick. Married in 1982, they have 4 adult children & 2 grandchildren. Barbara has been privileged to serve as David Foster’s assistant since 1996, and enjoys photography/videography, travel, and visiting the Nashville Rescue Mission as a Pet Therapy team with her Chocolate Lab, Ben. Her passion for serving inside and outside The Gathering is exemplified in this Blackaby quote: “God’s purposes do not depend on us. He has limitless ways to accomplish His will. The question is this: Will we be a part of God’s activity, or will He find someone else? Service to the Lord is an honor God bestows on us, not a favor we do for God.”
mcgeebarbara3@gmail.com
615-300-5273
Steve McDuffie, Youth Director
Steve McDuffie has been working with teens for 8 years and he has a unique passion for teaching the next generation. As Youth Director at the Gathering, Steve leads and directs programs and volunteers for 5th through 12th grades. His passion is to provide a fun place for teenagers to interact with each other and learn about God in a fun environment. A graduate of UT Knoxville, and a former teenager himself, Steve uses humor and charming good looks to connect with students.
Steve is married to his beautiful wife, Erin.
(615) 496-2620
Stevo20@thegatheringnashville.com
Stephanie Olsen, Children Director
Stephanie Olsen is a Nashville native who spent most of her formative years in Arkansas and Florida. She returned to her Music City roots in 1999 to attend Free Will Baptist Bible College, graduating with a degree in Psychology & Learning in 2003.
While a student at FWBBC Stephanie met her “other whole,” Joseph Olsen, a native of eastern North Carolina. Joe and Stephanie married in 2003, shortly before Joe began a 16-month tour in Iraq. Stephanie worked at Vanderbilt University before beginning her current ministry as Children’s Director at The Gathering.
Stephanie and Joe make their home in Kingston Springs, where they live with their two dog children, Lily and Ellie.
Solsen@thegatheringnashville.com
615-948-7788
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Ken & Barbie Isham, Worship Leaders
Ken and Barbie Isham are award-winning singer/songwriters who have been performing together for 25 years and worship leading for more than 15 years. Together, they have performed throughout the world in a variety of venues, from the Grand Ole Opry and International Festivals to corn fields and tiny churches.
Ken began playing guitar and performing professionally at age 11, turning his talent and love of music into a career as a recording producer and engineer, as well as worship leader. One of his true joys is helping artists navigate the recording studio and produce a professional, uplifting project.
Barbie began her professional career when she married Ken. Combining faith and music was a natural progression and led to her stepping into the worship leader role.
Today, in addition to leading worship at The Gathering, they continue to create music through writing, recording, and live performance.
Originally from Texas, Barbie and Ken make their home in Ashland City with their son, Micah.
Ishammusic@gmail.com
(615) 830-4846
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