Meet our Team
Meet the dedicated team behind Greenville First, committed to serving our community with passion and grace. Each member brings unique talents and a heart for ministry, working together to foster a welcoming environment where faith and fellowship thrive.
Jim Gray & Family
Lead Pastor
Jim grew up at the Greenville First Church, leaving for Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia after graduating high school in 1992. There, he met Joanna. They have been married for almost 29 years and have four children: Judah (23) lives in Tampa, Florida; Julianna (22) lives in Fountain Inn, South Carolina with her husband JJ; Jacob (18) and Jennalyn (16) both live at home with Jim and Joanna.
Jim has served in full-time ministry for over 30 years, first as a music minister, and for the last 14 years as a senior pastor. In February of 2023 when Greenville First Church extended the offer for him to return home to pastor our church, Jim readily accepted the offer, believing this to be the ultimate call of God on his life and ministry.
Joanna is a wonderful partner in ministry and has at some point served in or led in almost every ministry in the churches Jim and Joanna have worked from children’s ministries to music ministries to women’s ministries. Joanna teaches K4 at Trinity Christian School in Greenville.
Eddie Breeze
Youth Pastor
Eddie, born and raised in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is a graduate of Liberty University with a Biblical Studies undergraduate degree and a Masters in Pastoral Counseling. Eddie’s passion for ministry is to disciple and equip the next generation to make an impact for the kingdom of God. In his free time, Eddie enjoys going on road trips and playing sports with friends.
Tommi Bridgeman & Family
Pastor of Children Ministries and First Impressions
Pastor Tommi Bridgeman brings decades of experience ministering to children, along with a genuine love and passion for reaching them with the gospel. Her heart for ministry extends beyond the children themselves to the whole family, helping parents and families grow together in their relationship with Christ.
As Pastor of Children’s Ministries, Tommi provides leadership for the ministries that serve the children and families of Greenville First. She also oversees First Impressions, the church’s ministry to newcomers and guests. From the moment someone arrives, First Impressions seeks to provide a warm welcome, helpful direction, and a genuine sense of belonging, helping every guest feel at home and take the next step in connecting with the Greenville First family.
Tommi and her husband, Gentry, have been married for more than 30 years. They live in Washington, North Carolina, where their three grown sons and their families also live nearby.
Johnathan Barrett
Choir Director
Johnathan is a native of Goldsboro, North Carolina, and a graduate of the University of Mount Olive, where he earned a degree in Music Education. He brings extensive experience both singing in and directing choirs, along with a love for music and a desire to use his gifts in ministry.
As Choir Director, Johnathan leads the Greenville First Choir in helping create an atmosphere of worship and using music to point people to Christ. He has a heart for bringing voices together and encouraging others to use their musical gifts in service to the Lord and the church.
Yvette Lewis
Admin Assistant
Yvette was born and raised in Greenville and raised her two daughters here. They now have children of their own and she finds true joy in spending time with Vera, Salem, and now, baby Shepherd.
In addition to her love for God and Family, Yvette is a servant at heart. She is excited for this opportunity and to be a part of The Greenville First Family!
