We exist to help people DISCOVER and DEEPEN a relationship with Jesus.

(Matthew 28:19–20)

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Image Church started with a simple conviction: the Word of God has the power to change lives. We're a community of people from all walks of life who gather each week around Scripture, worship, and authentic relationships. We believe life with Jesus isn't a formula. It's a walk marked by faith, growth, and the joy of doing it together.

Our Values

These four practices shape everything we do. They’re more than ideas — they’re the way we live as disciples of Jesus.

Be committed to personal devotion

We seek God daily through prayer, Scripture, and obedience.
(Matthew 6:33)

Be engaged in making disciples

We share what God’s done in us to impact others.
(Matthew 5:16)

Be involved in the life of the church

We gather, serve, and sacrifice together.
(Hebrews 10:24–25)

Be connected to a group

We grow in circles, not just rows.
(Acts 2:46)

Our Story

Image Church started eight years ago with a simple conviction: the Word of God changes people.

Pastor Mike McKee was sent out from Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham with a calling to plant a gospel-centered church in Marietta, a place where people could gather around Scripture, grow in their faith, and walk with Jesus together.

Since then, we've been faithfully preaching the Word, building authentic community, and helping people discover what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. We're not the biggest church in town, but we've seen God work in quiet, steady ways through changed lives, deepened faith, and a community that's learning to love God and love people well.

In December 2025, we moved into a new space at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. It's been an exciting transition, and we're grateful for what God has done and expectant for what's ahead.

We're still the same church with the same mission: helping people discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus.

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Elders

  • An elderly man with gray hair and a beard smiling outdoors. He is wearing a tan corduroy blazer, a beige button-up shirt, and a bright red scarf. Green foliage is background.

    Russ Dunson

    ELDER

  • A smiling man outdoors with a forest background, wearing a red hoodie and a blue quilted vest.

    Jose Mateo

    ELDER

  • A smiling young man in glasses and a gray polo shirt standing in a dimly lit indoor setting with stage equipment in the background.

    Jonathan Sams

    ELDER

Staff

  • A woman with curly blonde hair smiling, wearing a pink knitted sweater, in a dimly lit room with blurred lights and objects in the background.

    Sara Goede

    Director of Ministries

  • A young man with light brown hair, smiling, wearing a dark blue striped Under Armour polo shirt, standing in a dimly lit room with stage lighting and musical equipment in the background.

    Trey Rule

    College & Connections Coordinator

  • Smiling man in a white shirt standing indoors, with a blurred background of a stage or bar area.

    Brandon Lopez

    Weekend Worship & Creative Coordinator

  • Josh Merriman

    Kids Coordinator

What to Expect

You won't find hype here, but you will find the truth of God's Word, the presence of His Spirit, and a people ready to walk with you.

We preach verse by verse through the Bible, worship with passion and reverence, and build a church where real lives are being shaped by Christ. Each week, you'll find:

  • Teaching rooted in Scripture

  • Truth that's applicable to everyday life

  • Encouragement to grow deeper in your faith

Past Messages
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