L I F E B R I D G E C H U R C H
Meet the Staff

Aaron Gable // Senior Pastor
agable@mylifebridgechurch.com
Aaron and his wife, Tracy have been married and serving together since 1996. Aaron earned his degree in Bible & Preaching from Johnson University and Masters studies at Fuller Seminary. He loves spending time with his wife and four children, catching a Braves game, and helping others find faith and fulfill their God-given calling.

Ezra Ortiz // Worship Director
eortiz@mylifebridgechurch.com
Ezra was born in Chicago, IL and raised in Dallas, GA. He loves coffee, songwriting, the Chicago Cubs, and watching Survivor with his wife, Abbie. As a gifted and passionate worship leader and songwriter, he believes true worship is a lifestyle, not a genre. You can listen to Ezra’s latest songs at ezrajacobmusic.com/music.

Taylor Chastain // Student Director
tchastain@mylifebridgechurch.com
Taylor was born and raised in the Kennesaw/Marietta area. He is a graduate of Kennesaw State University where he studied Psychology. He loves spending time with his wife, Kellie, family and friends, and running his . He is passionate about restoring broken lives and helping students explore faith and follow Jesus.

Tracy Gable // Connections Director
tgable@mylifebridgechurch.com
Tracy and her husband, Aaron, have been married and serving together since 1996. Tracy earned her Bachelors in Bible & Early Childhood Education from Johnson University and has taught in both public and private schools. She loves spending time with her family, crafting, sitting on the beach, and training others to find and fulfill their God-given calling.

Shelley Paris-Riden // Church Administrator sparisriden@mylifebridgechurch.com
Shelley is originally from Virginia Beach, VA and relocated to Georgia in 1999 with her husband, Troy. Shelley earned her degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech. She loves cheering on her Hokies and loving on her new grandbaby. As an administrative wizard, she’s passionate about helping others find faith and connecting in community.

Michelle Ladner // Preschool Director
mladner@mylifebridgechurch.com
Michelle and her husband, Ben, have been married since 2014. They enjoy spending time with their 2 children, Payton and Logan. Michelle has over 10 years of child development experience. Michelle loves sharing Jesus with children in a fun and exciting environment!

Ben Ladner // Elementary Intern
bladner@mylifebridgechurch.com
He was born and raised in Woodstock, Georgia. Ben is currently studying theology at the Crosspoint School of Ministry. Ben loves working out and spending time with his wife, Michelle, and their two little ones. Nothing thrills him more than helping others find faith and new freedom with Jesus.

Abbie Ortiz // Student Intern
Abbie was born and raised in Kennesaw, GA. She’s currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Communications at Kennesaw State University. Abbie enjoys spending time with her husband, Ezra, creating art, spending time outdoors, and leading students to find faith and follow Jesus.

RT Gill // Student Intern
RT was born and raised in Douglasville, Georgia. He graduated with a business degree from Shorter University 2011. RT and his wife, Andrea, love spending time in the outdoors, hiking, hammocking, especially near any body of water. RT has passionately led students for nearly a decade and loves helping them find faith and follow Jesus.

Chloe Viner // Connections Intern
Chloe was born in St. Louis, MO and relocated to Georgia in 2017. Chloe loves the beach, spending time with family and friends, playing guitar, singing and reading a good book. She is passionate about sharing Jesus with students and celebrating people as they find faith in Jesus.