Patrick Bradshaw
Patrick M. Bradshaw, Northlake's Music Minister and Worship Leader, has been married to Monica since 1989. They have two children, Phillip and Paige. Patrick has been a servant in the Lord's Kingdom as a song/worship leader for over 22 years and has served the Northlake congregation since May 2002.

Born and raised in Paducah, KY., Patrick attended Freed-Hardeman University (Henderson, TN) where he was a pioneer member of the gospel ensemble "Deliverance" - an admissions department tool used to recruit students.

Since 1995, Patrick, a certified Professional of Human Resources (PHR), has been the President and CEO of The PMB (Patience Motivation Belief) Group, Inc. - a Permanent and Contract Staffing Company and HR Consulting firm.

Patrick loves to hear God's people lift their voices in worship and praise and he relies totally on the Holy Spirit to work through him in his leadership of the Music Ministry.

Doris Clark
Doris Clark was a member of the Northlake Church of Christ (then called the Decatur Church of Christ) when she and her husband, Robert, moved to Catacamos, Honduras and started Predisan, a mission effort that provides medical services and works for the spiritual development of the people of Eastern Honduras. She led this ministry for over 20 years, seeing it become a vital part of the Honduran community, serving thousands of people each year.

In 2007, Doris retired from her role as the Director of Predisan and returned to the United States. While she continues to serve Predisan, she also works with Northlake in the area of congregational care.

Shawn Duncan
Shawn Duncan, our Youth Minister, has been married to his wife, Holly, since May 18, 2002, and they have one child, Lucas. Shawn graduated from Lipscomb University (Nashville, TN), with a Bachelor of Arts in 2000, and Master of Arts in 2003, He is currently working toward a Master of Divinity, which he is scheduled to complete in May of 2006. Shawn has been working with youth in various capacities since 1996. He came to us from White House Christian Academy where, for five years, he served as their Bible Director, Chaplain, and Soccer Coach.

Born and raised in Middle Tennessee, Shawn is a big sports fan, but is most passionate about soccer. He loves camping, riding in his Jeep, and almost any kind of outdoor activity.

Brian Prewitt
Brian Prewitt, Northlake's Adult Life Minister, is a St. Louis native. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rice University (Houston, TX), a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA), and a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Charlotte, NC). He and his wife, Beth, moved to Atlanta from Charlotte, North Carolina, where Brian spent seven years in full-time law practice, working as an Assistant District Attorney for Mecklenburg County.

Dr. Carson Reed
Carson Reed, Northlake's preaching minister, has more than two decades of ministry experience, and comes to Northlake after spending more than ten years at the Westlake church of Christ in Indianapolis, IN. Carson earned a Bachelor of Arts from Oklahoma Christian University (Oklahoma City), a Master of Divinity from Harding University Graduate School of Religion (Memphis, TN) and a Doctor of Ministry from Abilene Christian University (Abilene, TX). He is a frequent speaker at conferences and lectureships, and has published many articles in a variety of journals.

Carson and his wife, Vickie, have four children: Leslie, Will, Lauren, and Megan.

Read some of Carson's reflections on his blog.

Ike Reeser
Ike Reeser, Northlake's Kids' Minister, is married to Gwyn, and they have three children, Paul, Isaac, and Allie. Ike has been with the Northlake church since 1985.

Born in Birmingham, AL (1961) and educated at David Lipscomb University (Bachelor of Arts in Bible/Ministry, 1984), Ike likes to coach baseball with his sons and watch Allie play soccer.

He also lists reading, weight lifting, hiking, and fishing among his hobbies.