When Leaders Raise Up Other Leaders

Randy Pope is the founding pastor of Perimeter Church in Johns Creek, Georgia. After 42 years of leading Perimeter Church, in September 2019, he moved into the role of full-time Assistant Pastor of Perimeter Church and President of Life on Life Ministries. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a major in math and Reformed Theological Seminary.

His personal passion and commitment is to make and train disciples of Christ. He just finished his 53rd consecutive year discipling a few men. He founded Life on Life Ministries, an organization committed to establishing life-on-life missional discipleship in churches worldwide. In addition to training church leaders throughout the world, he has been a guest lecturer at numerous universities and graduate schools. He has written books specifically for pastors and leaders, The Intentional Church and Insourcing. He has also written a book for singles, Finding Your Million Dollar Mate. He has developed resources used around the world that include: The Journey, a gospel-centered resource for discipleship and Express Your Faith, a relational way to help others investigate Christ. He has also developed resources for those exploring Christianity that include Life Issues and Next Steps booklets.

Randy and Carol have four grown children and fifteen grandchildren.

Bill Wood has been on staff at Perimeter Church for 18 years and was involved in the early formation of Life on Life Ministries. He has recently transitioned from Perimeter’s Executive Leadership Team and is now the Director of Life on Life Ministries and Global Outreach. Prior to joining Perimeter Church, Bill held executive-level positions in financial and technology corporations in a career spanning almost 50 years.

He joined the US Air Force at the age of 17 and during his enlistment he heard a clear presentation of the gospel for the first time and his life was transformed. In his new-found faith, he was introduced to discipleship as a few men discipled him. From those early days as a new Christian, he knew he would do for other men, what these men had done for him. That commitment to disciple men has remained from his time at the University of Tennessee and throughout his business career. In his present role, he encourages leaders around the world as they embrace a vision of discipleship for themselves and their churches.

Bill lives in Johns Creek, GA with his wife, Debby. They have three married adult children and four grandsons. When Bill isn’t reading a book, he enjoys walking and working on projects around his home and for his children. His grandsons represent a great opportunity to invest his life in a third generation of family. He and Debby continue to invest their lives in men and women. Bill has taken Psalms 92:12, 14 as his challenge for this stage of his life, to be fruitful, even in old age.

Ryan is the Pastor of Discipleship at Perimeter Church and the Director of US Training for Life on Life Ministries.  He has been discipling men for over 15 years and has a passion to see men grow towards maturity in all areas of their lives as they more deeply grasp the reality of the gospel. Ryan spends most of his time training and coaching leaders at Perimeter and pastors throughout the US and Asia to become lifelong disciple makers.
Ryan is a graduate of Georgia Southern University and Covenant Theological Seminary.  He is a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation (ICF).  Ryan and his wife Marianne have a shared passion for discipleship.  They have a daughter, a son, and the best dog in the world.  Aside from the day to day responsibilities Ryan enjoys karate, extremely amateur DIY-ing, and the occasional leisurely round of disc golf.

Caleb is the Director of Men’s Discipleship at Perimeter Church and the Atlanta Clinic Director for Life on Life Ministries. He has been discipling men for over 12 years and has a passion to see true, lasting transformation take place in the lives of people. He loves exploring the intricate ways in which the gospel applies to any and every situation of life, and to every aspect of human experience. He spends much of his time investing in and equipping Men’s Discipleship leaders at Perimeter Church, coaching pastors domestically, and in Southeast Asia. Caleb is a graduate of the University of North Georgia and is currently pursuing a dual Master’s degree program at RTS Atlanta (Biblical Studies) and RTS Charlotte (Christian Counseling). He is a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and is completing his associate level coach certification with the International Coach Federation (ICF). He is married to Katie and they have two sons. Outside of work, Caleb enjoys being a self-proclaimed “foodie,” reading, watching the Braves and Georgia Tech sports, working on home projects, and enjoying any activity with his wife and kids.

Sabina serves as the Life on Life Coordinator and US Training Coordinator. She was born and raised in Germany and came to the US in 1992. She joined the staff of Perimeter Church in May of 2002. She has worked in several different industries to obtain 30 plus years of administrative and operations experience. She enjoys living a healthy and active life.

Kelli has been discipling women for over 20 years and has a passion to see women’s hearts and lives transformed as women are reminded of God’s unconditional love through His Word. She spends much of her time investing in and equipping Women’s Discipleship leaders at Perimeter Church. Kelli is a graduate of the Georgia Southern University. She was on staff with Campus Outreach after college for 2 years, a church-planters wife for 9 years and has been on staff at Perimeter in her current role for 9 years. She is married to Matthew and they have four children. Three daughters 12, 18, 19 and a son who is 15. Outside of work, Kelli loves going to her kid’s activities, coaching her daughter’s lacrosse team, and exercising with friends, neighbors and those she disciples. Being with my family, friends, and the community where I live brings me great joy!

As a PCA teaching elder, Scott has served the congregation at Covenant Life Church (Sarasota, Florida) since 2006 and as the Pastor of Discipleship and Mission since 2011. Scott joined the Life on Life team full-time in 2022. Scott and his wife, Janna, have five children: Michael, Levi, Grace, Hope and John Luke. He is passionate about making mature and equipped followers of Jesus as fueled by the gospel through the model and tools of Life on Life Missional Discipleship. Scott enjoys playing golf, fishing, watching the Pittsburgh professional sports teams and most passionately enjoying Janna and their children.

Zach serves as the Digital Systems Coordinator for Life on Life and Global Outreach at Perimeter Church. He is passionate about using his gifts in technology and design to serve the mission of making disciples of all nations. Zach also leads a high school discipleship group at Perimeter.
Campus Outreach and discipleship made a huge impact on Zach during his time at Young Harris College. After graduating, Zach served on staff with Campus Outreach Atlanta discipling men at Kennesaw State University and resourcing the Atlanta region in the office. Outside of work, Zach enjoys CrossFit, ultimate frisbee, rock climbing, and board games.

Bobby is a graduate of the University of Virginia and attended Reformed Theological Seminary following. He is a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Bobby and his wife Borami have a shared passion for the Gospel and seeing healthy people and healthy marriages. They have 3 daughters whose middle names are faith, hope and love. They are hoping the youngest doesn’t let the “greatest of these” distinction go to her head. Aside from the day to day responsibilities Bobby enjoys movies, all things craft coffee, and the occasional round of golf with good friends.