Team | Christ Behind Bars

Our Team

Pastor Brandon Sutton

Brandon Sutton is the lead pastor of Christ's Fellowship in Gallatin, Tennessee and holds a Master of Divinity Degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served in pastoral ministry for 16 years. Before coming to faith, Brandon was entrenched in drug abuse and spent several months incarcerated. Since the Lord saved him in 2007, he has passionately ministered the gospel to the recovery community and incarcerated men. Brandon married his wife, Sherrie, in 2010. They have an 11-year-old daughter named Emma and a 3-year-old foster daughter named Aurora. 

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Marshaye 

Marshaye serves with deep compassion and unwavering commitment in the Wilson County Jail Ministry, where her heart for incarcerated women has shaped a powerful and growing impact. Under the authority and mentorship of Chaplain Miller, she has faithfully poured into the lives of inmates through teaching, mentoring, prayer, and consistent presence.
Her dedication, integrity, and spiritual maturity led to a historic milestone: becoming the first female chaplain for Wilson County. In this role, Marshaye brings a unique blend of strength, gentleness, and Spirit‑led wisdom that resonates deeply with the women she serves.

Over the years, she has been a valuable asset to the ministry, contributing to several success stories of women who found hope, healing, and direction through her guidance. Whether leading Bible studies, offering one‑on‑one support, or helping women rediscover their worth in Christ, Marshaye’s ministry reflects her calling to serve with excellence and love.

Her leadership continues to inspire the team and uplift the women inside the jail, leaving a lasting imprint on lives and on the future of the ministry.

Mary Jane

Mary Jane has served in jail ministry through Journey Church for four years and co-leads the ReGeneration 12 -step faith based program in the jail weekly. She now serves as assistant women's chaplain in the jail, encouraging and equipping women through Bible studies and prayer, reminding them of God's love and purpose for their lives and importance of becoming a new creation in Christ.
Having been lead by the Holy Spirit to answer this calling for many years, her heart is to share the hope and Truth of the Gospel with women seeking freedom from bondage of sin and healing through the saving power of Jesus. (John 14:6).
Mary Jane serves in the community connections area of the jail ministry board. Her passion is to continue to follow the Lord's lead in discipling women in their transformed life in Christ both during and after incarceration.
Proverbs 3:5-6...”Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make straight your paths.”

David 

David leads both Volunteer Services and the Mentoring Program. He is passionate about ministering directly to the inmates; he is equally passionate about supporting the volunteer workforce and the mentoring initiative. With the former, his focus is on recruitment, onboarding, training, and anything that builds a healthy volunteer base. With the latter, his focus is on building a network of one-on-one mentors who will walk alongside inmates.
For more than 40 years, David has lived out his calling to Christian ministry; he has served congregations as a pastor, teacher, and evangelist. He has also been heavily involved in ministry outside of the church. 
David is committed to growing a framework and foundation that will allow Christ Behind Bars to excel in its mission. His heartfelt desire is that those who are incarcerated will come to know Jesus as Savior and Lord.

Ronda

Ronda fosters relationships between the ministry and the community. She is passionate about gathering the whole body of Christ together as one to bring hope and healing.﻿
She has faithfully served in Wilson County for over 25 years through teaching, evangelizing, praying, volunteering and starting ministries. She has a degree in biblical studies and has served in jail ministry for over eight years. Ronda greatly desires that every individual step into their God given destiny. ﻿
Ephesians 4:11-13 - So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 

James

James Glasscock is a dedicated servant leader whose heart for the incarcerated has shaped years of faithful ministry inside the Wilson County Jail. Known for his steady compassion, quiet strength, and genuine love for people, James has become a trusted mentor to many men seeking hope, direction, and a fresh start.
Through one‑on‑one mentoring, group Bible studies, and consistent encouragement, James helps inmates discover their God‑given worth and the possibility of a new life in Christ. His approach is simple but powerful—show up, listen deeply, speak truth with grace, and walk with men as they grow.

James is valued not only by the inmates he serves, but also by the ministry team, who appreciate his humility, reliability, and unwavering commitment to seeing lives transformed. His work continues to make a lasting impact, one heart at a time.