Rev. Heather Webb
Senior Minister
Heather Webb is a minister and educator who loves serving with people from various age groups and backgrounds. Heather has previously served as an Associate Pastor, a Children’s Minister, and a Music Educator. She and her husband David recently spent seven years serving at an international Christian school in Asia. The Webbs enjoyed teaching students from all over the world. Heather holds a Master of Divinity from Campbell University Divinity School and a Master of Music from East Carolina University. She completed her undergraduate degree in music from Furman University. Heather seeks to follow the example of Jesus who welcomed people to explore and discover God’s great love in creative ways. Heather and David have a daughter, Jyoti, whom they adopted while serving overseas. The Webb family loves spending family time together and with their church family. They especially enjoy board games, movies, travel, and museums. Heather also loves to collect seashells and she thinks that purple is wonderful.
Holly Green
Minister to Children and Youth
Holly Green is a native of Athens, Georgia. She attended the University of Georgia where she received a Bachelor of Social Work Degree. She is married to Chris Green who is native to Oconee County. She is the mother of two adult children- Garrett Green, Bishop, GA and Kendall Green, Athens, GA. Holly has worked for both the Clarke County School System as a Family Service Coordinator and the Oconee County School System as a Special Education Paraprofessional as well as being a Court Service Worker in the Juvenile Court System in Cherokee County. Many of her years have been spent as a full time Mom. During that time, she volunteered at her children’s schools as well as serving as the team mom in their sports programs. She has served as a youth leader at Union for many years prior to becoming the Youth Minister in August of 2019.
J.R. Beckwith
Music Minister
J.R. Beckwith grew up in the Union family, attending from an early age with his family. He studied at the University of Georgia, and as a trumpet player has performed with many local musicians and groups, as well as being active in many local recording studios. As a public school band director, he has written and arranged many compositions and is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).
J.R. joined the staff of Union in January of 2000.
J.R. and his wife, Julia, have two sons, Julian and John, and five dogs. They currently live in Athens.
