Meet our pastor

Rev. Jeremiah Isaiah Chester

Rev. Jeremiah Isaiah Chester serves as Senior Pastor of Remarkable Church, where he leads a growing multi-campus congregation across North and South locations along with Remarkable Español. A graduate of Samford University (Birmingham, AL), Princeton Theological Seminary (Princeton, NJ), and Fordham University, where he earned his PhD in Religion and Practice, Pastor Chester is passionate about bridging deep theological scholarship with everyday faith. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Samford University, teaching undergraduate courses in classical and medieval literature, religion, and human development. 


The son of Dr. James and Ann Chester of West Palm Beach, FL, his life partner is the former Dr. Brittannie Stanley of Leighton, AL, who serves as Director of Dietetics and Hospitality at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. Together they are the proud parents of one son, Josiah Wayne. His greatest passion is helping people live and lead a remarkable life by discovering their God-given purpose and making their mark on the world.


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meet the executive team

  • Matthew L. Davis - director of worship and creative arts

    Minister Matthew L. Davis is a native of Brooklyn, New York, and the only child of Rev. Melvin and Mrs. Sharon Davis. He is a proud graduate of the City University of New York–Brooklyn College, where he earned a B.A. in Childhood Education and Music. He went on to complete his Master of Divinity at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.


    Rev. Davis was licensed to the Gospel ministry on May 17, 2015, at Christ Fellowship Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. David L. Kelley II and the Christ Fellowship Baptist Church, and ordained on May 21st, 2023, by Rev. Dr. Jeremiah I. Chester and the St. Mark-Remarkable Church.


    His ministry journey has included a variety of roles: Worship Leader and Youth Leader at Christ Fellowship Baptist Church; Associate Minister at Toliver Chapel Baptist Church in Waco; Minister of Music at Greater Bosqueville Baptist Church; and Worship Coordinator for Chapel Services at George W. Truett Theological Seminary.


    He now passionately serves Remarkable Church as Director of Worship and Creative Arts and Community Life. His focus is on helping people encounter God in worship and grow in faith through meaningful relationships, intentional community, and practical discipleship, no matter which campus they call home.


    One of his guiding scriptures is Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your God in Heaven.” His prayer and commitment remain: “In all I do, God be glorified, and let my life reflect You.”


    He can be reached by email at mdavis@stmarkhsv.com.

  • Sophia Heulett-Jones - director of studen ministries

    Sophia Heulett-Jones serves as the Director of Student Ministries at Remarkable Church, a role she has held since December 2018 under the leadership of Pastor Jeremiah Chester. A Huntsville native, she brings more than 17 years of ministry experience, serving in children’s, youth, and collegiate ministries.

     

    Born and raised at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of her grandfather, the late Reverend L. F. Lacy and Dr. O. Wendell Davis, Minister Sophia was baptized there and first discovered her call to ministry. She was called to the ministerial ministry and licensed to the Gospel ministry in June 2022.

     

    She holds an Associate Degree from J.F. Drake State, a bachelor’s degree in business management from Athens State University, and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Family Therapy and Religious Studies. As the Director of Student Ministries, she considers it a privilege and an honor to help equip, empower, and encourage students to live and lead REMARKABLE lives.

     

    Minister Sophia has been married to the love of her life, Donta, for 13 years, and they reside in Huntsville, Alabama, with their three children: Saniyah, Skylar, and Denver.


    She can be reached at students@stmarkhsv.com.

  • ladonna cooley - director of Operations

    After more than 18 years of living and serving in ministry in Indiana and Georgia, LaDonna counts it a blessing to be back serving in her native North Alabama home. Being raised in Town Creek and Decatur, Alabama, she was taught, by the example of her family, to be a builder in The Kingdom of God, and she grew in her passion to serve The Lord through her spiritual gifts.  


    From The University of Alabama Culverhouse School of Business, and Computer Science, in Tuscaloosa, LaDonna brings to St. Mark, many years of experience of market place administration, serving on several Nonprofit Organization Board of Directors, and helping ministries to develop and accomplish the mission of spreading The Gospel of Jesus Christ and impacting lives through increasing resources and programs into communities.


    The Executive Administrator plays an instrumental role to proactively build and maintain ministry internal systems, by supporting and working with the pastoral staff, in the organizational development and administration of the ministries of St. Mark. 


    For more than 20 years now, LaDonna has been blessed to serve in ministry and be married to her husband Marcus, with the joy of their lives, two sons, Chosen and Christian.


    You can contact her through email at admin@stmarkhsv.com.

  • dawn jones - creative media director

    Dawn Jones serves as the Creative Media Director at Remarkable Church, where she leads digital strategy, social media, and creative storytelling to support the church’s mission and connect people to Christ through impactful visual ministry. With a deep passion for using creativity and technology to advance the Kingdom, she brings more than a decade of ministry experience to her role.

     

    Before joining Remarkable Church, Dawn served for seven years as the Operations Coordinator and Assistant Director of Marketing, Multimedia, and Technology at Grove Church in Virginia, where she helped shape the church’s creative identity and expand its digital reach.

     

    In addition to her media ministry work, Dawn co-leads the couple’s ministry alongside her husband. She is also actively engaged in the Huntsville community, supporting various organizations through service, mentorship, and outreach. Professionally, Dawn works as the Technology Operations Manager at Redstone Federal Credit Union (RFCU), overseeing daily IT operations and ensuring the quality and security of critical systems and services.

     

    A Virginia native, Dawn holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and broadcasting from Norfolk State University and an executive master’s degree in business administration from Faulkner University, along with multiple certifications. For over ten years, Dawn has lived in Huntsville and alongside her husband and their two children.

     

    She can be reached at media@stmarkhsv.com

  • Jonathan & Mollie BEach - Digital MEDIA Creators

    Jonathan and Mollie both grew up in Waycross, Georgia, where they were both active in their home church. They both moved to Valdosta, Georgia for college. Jonathan received his degree in Mass Media: Video Production while Mollie received hers in Middle Grades Education. 


    The siblings formed their own business, The Digital Shore, in 2015, which provides digital media such as custom graphics and videos. They connected to Pastor Chester soon afterward and are proud to have been contributing to Remarkable's vision ever since. 

Pastors Nelson and Lianeth Peguero

remarkable espanol

Nelson and Lianeth Peguero are the pastors of Remarkable Church in Spanish, located in Huntsville, Alabama — a congregation that has become a spiritual home for the Hispanic community. Their ministry is marked by a deep passion to restore the relationship between the Heavenly Father and His children, under the motto: “We are Remarkable Church in Spanish, and we are here as a family ready for you.”


Their pastoral calling began in 2013, when they were anointed to serve God by leading the youth ministry of Bethel International Central Campus in Venezuela. Under their leadership, the youth ministry grew remarkably, reaching more than 500 young people and igniting a revival among the new generation.


Later, they assumed leadership of Bethel West Church, which, despite beginning with only 80 members, soon became a place of encounter and restoration of God’s love for nearly 800 people.


In obedience to God’s call, they both decided to leave their professional careers — Nelson as an accountant and Lianeth as an attorney — to fully dedicate themselves to the work of the Kingdom.


Today, Pastors Nelson and Lianeth Peguero have renewed their calling through Remarkable Church in Spanish, where they continue raising leaders, restoring families, and equipping a new generation passionate for God. Their ministry combines the message of the Kingdom with practical tools for spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial growth, through programs focused on training mentors who model the heart of God’s Kingdom.


Together with their children Miguel, Gianna, Ancel, and Isaac, they reflect the essence of the Kingdom — faith, love, service, and purpose. Their testimony inspires others to believe that serving God with authenticity and excellence is the key to transforming lives with the Father’s heart.

PASTOR EMERITUS

Dr. John L. Clay

Dr. Clay served St. Mark faithfully for 35 years until his retirement in December 2014. Under his leadership the church experienced physical and spiritual growth especially in the areas of organization and christian education. Many ministries were started as well as a full time child development center that is still in existence today. He has served multiple tenures as Moderator of the Mallard Creek Association. On January 29, 2016, St. Mark honored Dr. Clay by naming him Pastor Emeritus. Dr. Clay is currently presently serving as President of Huntsville Bible College as well as Transition Pastor as needed for area churches.