STAFF
JONATHAN CLARK
Campus Minister
Jonathan and Erin have been married since August of 2005. They have four children: Jackson (11), Frazier (7), Chaney (6) and Nathan (1). Jonathan is a 2000 graduate of Murray State and a 2007 graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. After serving in Louisiana for about 10 years, Jonathan returned to his Alma Mater in December of 2013 as Murray State's BCM Campus Minister. Jonathan enjoys routine and structure. He will gladly treat you to a cup of coffee. He runs regularly so that he can continue being an active dad (when Jonathan is 60, Nathan will be 20).
MEGAN DOWNEY
Campus Minister Associate
Megan is a 2017 graduate of Murray State. She majored in animal and equine science and is still trying to figure out what to do with her degree. She's originally from Ashland, Kentucky, and chose to come to Murray State because it was the farthest she could get away from home and still get to pay in-state tuition. She enjoys spending her free time cross-stitching, napping or watching Chopped. She's always up for a trip to Steak & Shake (for a garlic burger) or a rousing game of LIFE. Megan enjoys serving in whatever capacity she can and is always looking for ways to connect students on campus with churches in the community.
CHRISTY MATTINGLY
Administrative Assistant
Christy is married to Matt and they have four children: Logan (17), Sara Grace (14), Caroline (11), and Abigail (8). Christy is originally from Murray, Kentucky, where she grew up on a tobacco farm. The Mattinglys now live on a farm where they have sheep, chickens, goats, pigs, and cows. She enjoys gardening. Christy loves chatting with students and her word for the year is "impact." She wants her life and ministry to make an impact on students, her family, and her community.
HANNAH PARKER
Regional International Ministry Strategist
Hannah is a December 2018 graduate of Murray State University where she earned her Bachelor's of Integrated Studies. She's still trying to figure out what that means. Hannah is from Madisonville, Kentucky, where she got her associate's degree at Madisonville Community College. She has no real hobbies, but she does love hanging out with students, long walks on the beach, and drinking Coca Cola. You can find her hanging out at the BCM or at FBC Murray where she is the Children's Ministry Assistant. She's spent time serving internationally with the IMB and loves to chat with people who are considering serving abroad. Her role on staff at the BCM is to connect churches with opportunities to engage internationals.
P.S. Ask her to make you a cup of chai sometime.
CODY DALTON
Campus Minister Associate
Cody is a 2017 (December) graduate of Murray State where he majored in organizational communication. He is a native of Paducah, Kentucky. He enjoys spending his free time longboarding or playing basketball. He also loves being an unofficial walking advertisement for VANS. You can find him hanging out at the BCM, The Bank (where he lives), or FBC Murray where he serves as the Middle School Associate. He loves leading small groups at the BCM, participating in international student ministry, and encouraging students as they grow deeper in their walk with the Lord.
CARLY MIDDLETON
President
Carly is a senior double majoring in journalism and organizational communication, and a native of Williamstown, Kentucky. While she still loves the Cincinnati Reds and Skyline Chili, her time as a student at Murray State and a summer staffer at Crossings has made western Kentucky feel like home. You can find her writing her senior thesis in the library, designing communications materials for FBC Murray, or kayaking with friends on Kentucky Lake. She will be happy to swipe you into Winslow or the T-Room, or go to a coffee shop (where she will order hot chocolate). She is excited to meet new students, plan leadership team meetings, and encourage her peers to grow in their relationship with Christ.
JACKSON GRAY
BCM Intern
Jackson is a December 2019 graduate of Murray State University where he majored in Music Education. Originally from Paducah, Kentucky, Jackson is currently working on his Masters in Worship Studies and Pastoral Counseling at Liberty University. Jackson enjoys music (playing instruments and singing) and he is always down for a game of basketball. Jackson serves as the worship leader at the BCM, gives leadership to the international student ministry, and leads small groups. He also serves as the Worship Pastor at Memorial Baptist church in Murray, Kentucky.
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