“My desire is that we would become a church that wouldn’t be hindered by an image,” Woods said. “I hope everyone coming here would be welcomed and loved.”

Woods said he hopes the church also continues to reach out and become a greater part of the Moultrie community. He wants its members to continue to use the gifts God has given them to reach out to this community, such as the church’s involvement with Stringfellow Elementary School.

“We want to be a church that interacts and connects with the community,” Woods said.

In addition to his love for his family and for people, Woods said he is a big outdoorsman, and he enjoys deer hunting. He owns a motorcycle and likes riding it, and he is a big college football fan, cheering on the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. He and his two children have season tickets for the upcoming football season.

Woods said his wife, June, is a registered nurse currently looking for a position in Moultrie. His daughter, Stephanie, is a nutritional director in the Ware County school system, and lives in Alma with her husband Jason and daughter Savanna. His son, Brian, is an engineer with Honda and lives in Moody, Ala., with his wife, Lana, a kindergarten teacher.