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Meet Our Staff
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Rector
Rev. Jeff Jackson
Jeff was called to St. Margaret's in November 2017. Originally from Memphis, TN, he grew up in the Southeast and later attended Berry College for a degree in Religion and Philosophy before graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2003. Jeff is passionate about youth ministry and serving the marginalized, believing all are welcome at God’s table. He is married to Molly, with four children, and is also a local singer-songwriter, releasing his albums Incomplete Dreams in 2016 and Porch Songs in 2024. In his free time, Jeff enjoys music, beer, comic books, and watching Doctor Who.
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Pastoral Assistant for Administration
Jeana Langford
Jeana, originally from Indiana, has been a part of St. Margaret’s since 2009, finding her church family here and never looking back. She is married to Neal and a proud mom of three girls, LeeAnn, Lauren, and Lindsey. After serving as the Sexton from 2021 to 2023, Jeana became the parish administrator in 2024, ensuring everything runs smoothly. With her twin sister, Jill, by her side at St. Margaret’s, Jeana values family above all else. A loyal and responsible Enneagram Type 6, she enjoys cheering for UGA football and diving into a good book in her free time.
Pastoral Assistant for Outreach
Meghan Bennett
Meghan has served as the Director of St. Margaret's Community Outreach (SMCO) since October 2015, bringing compassion and expertise to her work. Before joining St. Margaret's, she spent eight and a half years with Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services, focusing on foster care teens, and previously worked with domestic violence survivors. Meghan’s connection to SMCO began during college when she interned under its first director, discovering the impact of outreach ministry. She is married to Drew and has two sons, William (7) and Charlie (4). Meghan is dedicated to fostering grace, compassion, and hope in her community.
Organist-Choirmaster
Dock Anderson
Dock began his career as a performer at age two, singing “Hey, Jude” at a church coffeehouse. By age eleven, he was playing for weekly services. He earned a Bachelor of Music in organ performance, cum laude, from Birmingham-Southern College, where he studied organ, choral conducting, composition, and more, later continuing his studies in conducting and organ at the University of Southern California. For 13 years, Dock served as choral director at Woodward Academy and has been a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus since 2011, serving as rehearsal pianist since 2024. He is now on the faculty at the University of West Georgia, directs music for Temple Sinai, and maintains a private studio teaching piano, organ, and voice.
Communications Manager
Amber Cotton
Amber, originally from Newnan, Georgia, moved to Carrollton in October 2019 with her husband, Roger, and their daughters, Lanie (11) and Savannah (10). Before joining St. Margaret’s, she worked as a substitute teacher and has a background in childcare and youth mentorship. Amber initially served as the Pastoral Assistant for Youth & Children at St. Margaret’s, leading programs like Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and EYC to nurture the spiritual growth of young members. Now, as the Communications Manager, she oversees all digital and print media for the church, ensuring cohesive and effective communication throughout the St. Margaret's community. Amber is passionate about advocating for marginalized communities and LGBTQ+ rights. In her spare time, she enjoys games like The Sims 4, reads romantasy novels, and proudly embraces her Hufflepuff identity with a love for Disney and Broadway. She is also currently writing her own debut novel.
