Vidalia Cornerstone Church is seeking to hire a part-time Organist & Chancel Choir Accompanist.   (Optional: Hand Bell Choir Director.)   For more information or to submit application please contact John Morgan.  email 

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Job Application

 Job Description

Organ Stop List

Rev. James W. Smith, Jr. (Jim) was appointed pastor of the Vidalia Cornerstone Church by Bishop R. Lawson Bryan in June 2017.  Jim is married to Diane D. Smith and they have two grown children, Shanna Tanner (married to Dan Tanner) and James-Michael Smith, and three grandchildren, Davis, Cole and Natalie.  Jim has previously served churches in Savannah, Pooler, Macon, St Simons, Americus and Thomasville. 

Originally from Reidsville, Rev.Smith holds degrees from LaGrange College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. 

In his free time, Jim enjoys working out with weights, walking, reading, working crossword puzzles, and trying to learn how to hit a golf ball and play golf. 

Diane Born is the Executive Director of Cornerstone Children’s Center.  Diane was born in the Toombs/ Montgomery area and has lived here all of her life. She is married to Jack Born and together they have four children and four grandchildren. Prior to coming to Cornerstone Diane taught at, directed, and owned Wee Care Preschool for over 25 years.  She has a passion for teaching and loving children.  Her greatest joy is to share the love of Jesus with the children and their parents.  “ I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4

Favorite Verses:

Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Isaiah 6:8 – “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

Jose is married to Julie and has two children: Zoe and Levi.  He heads up our growth groups and discipleship classes.  Jose is a former youth pastor and college soccer coach, and serves as a community coach for our local middle school.  He is passionate about studying and teaching the Word of God, and has a desire to lead others to learn more about Scripture and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.  

John F. Morgan is our part-time adult choir director and pianist since 2003. In 2020, he retired as choral director for J. R. Trippe Middle and Vidalia Comprehensive High School after 30 years of teaching public school. He is a native of Lost Mountain, Georgia. John has two Vidalia-born daughters, Hannah and Halli, and two handsome grandsons, Miles and Kaspian. 

John has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Shorter College, Rome, Georgia and a Masters in Post-Secondary Education (Instructional Technology) from Troy University. He has previously served Ashburn United Methodist Church as organist/pianist and soloist and spent six years as organist/pianist/choirmaster at Pinson Memorial United Methodist in Sylvester. John also previously served two congregations in Vidalia: First Baptist and the Church of God.

Jana Loyd Owen joined our staff in May 2017 as the Children's Ministry Co-Coordinator.  She grew up in Eastman, Ga. and graduated from Dodge County Highschool in 1997. She graduated from Macon State College in 2001 with an A.S. in Dental Hygiene and then from the Medical College of Georgia in 2002 with a B.S. in Dental Hygiene. 

Jana married Josh Owen of Dublin, Ga  in April of 2005. They have 3 beautiful daughters, Jaley, Jacey, and James. She and her family moved to Vidalia in July of 2012. Jana is currently also a part-time Dental Hygienist at the Dental Center of Vidalia. 

Jana has a love for children and her church and is excited for the opportunity to help kids experience the love of Jesus.  

Ashley Sasser grew up in Vidalia and came to us in the summer of 2007 to be our youth director.  She left a volunteer youth leader position at a church in Kentucky where she served for 3 years. She has been involved in youth ministry in some capacity for 14 years and has a deep passion for students to come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Ashley was also a missionary for Youth with a Mission for 3 and a half years traveling to many places around the world to share Christ with others, and that is where God began to give her a heart to work with youth.  Ashley is married to Sean Sasser and they have four children.

Sean has been the contemporary worship leader for our FUEL service and youth services for 10 years. He is married to Ashley, our Youth Director, and has 4 children: Blayke, Luke, Ryan, and Grant.  Sean is a full-time teacher and loves working with the youth whether it be through bible studies, worship, mission trips, or other activities.  He is passionate about leading the church in worship through music, serving the church and local community, and sharing the love of Christ with others.  

Sarah Torrance was hired in May 2017 as Children’s Ministry Co-Coordinator. She was raised in Vidalia and attended VCC most of her life. In 2004, she married Michael Torrance of Vidalia and they have three children; Madison, Samuel, and Ethan. Sarah received a MAcc from Georgia Southern University. While living in Statesboro, she worked as an auditor for several years. In 2009, she and Michael moved back to Vidalia. Shortly after, they were blessed with twins and Sarah’s full-time mommy job began. She is excited about this position and being active in the lives of the children of VCC.

"It is an honor to share the love of Jesus with the children of VCC and watch them experience His love." “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3: 5-6

Caitlin Whitaker was hired September 2021 as the Media Director.  She has lived in Vidalia for a number of years, and has been a member of Vidalia Cornerstone Church since 2000.  In 2009, she married Zack Whitaker, and they have three children: Silas, Edie Rae and Margo.  Caitlin worked as a Music Therapist before having children, and has enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother.  She is excited about this new role she is playing in the life of this church, and hopes that in all things, she brings glory to God.

Hollie Mobley was born and raised in Wheeler County. She and her family became members of VCC in 2014. She is married to Matt Mobley, and they reside in Vidalia with their three children Jesslyn, Fisher, and Cullen. 

Hollie is a second grade teacher at Wheeler County Elementary School. She is excited to become the Nursery Coordinator because of her great love for children. 

Born and raised in Vidalia, Georgia, Emily is a proud resident of the close-knit community. She completed her high school education at Vidalia High School in 2004, and pursued higher education and graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2014. For the past seven years, Emily has been dedicated to her career at Meridy's Uniforms.

Emily is married to husband, Logan Moncrief, and they are blessed with two beautiful daughters- Finley and Farryn.

Emily is grateful for the opportunity to love on the children in the nursery of Vidalia Cornerstone Church and continues to embrace the journey of making a positive difference in the lives of those around her.