LEADERSHIP
Justin Curtis
Pastor
Justin has served as the pastor of Yellow Leaf Baptist Church since March of 2025. He and his wife, Bethany, have been married since 2013 and have three children: Hadley, Gracie, and Mallory.
Justin has served in pastoral ministry since 2014 while serving in church staff roles from 2008-2014. His education includes a Bachelor's degree from Blue Mountain College, and a Master of Divinity in Expository Preaching from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.
Justin loves the outdoors, Ole Miss Athletics, and adventuring with his family.
Zack Barrett
Student Pastor
Zack serves as the Student Pastor at Yellow Leaf. He has served in this role since May of 2024. Zack works as an engineer with MDOT. He and his wife Tiffany are long time members of Yellow Leaf and have two sons: Walker and Finley.
David Montgomery
Worship & Discipleship Pastor
David joined the Yellow Leaf family in August 2026. He and his wife, Kathy, have been blessed with four children: Ali, Henry, Ruthie, and Rosalie.
David has served in worship ministry since 2007, serving churches in Mississippi, Louisiana, and most recently Oklahoma. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Belmont University.
As Worship Pastor, David’s desire is to lead the church to worship God genuinely and faithfully. He is passionate about teaching and discipling the congregation through songs that proclaim the glory of God, are rooted in Scripture, and clearly communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ.
