Tom Hayes

Pastor Tom was raised in West Virginia and attended high school at Mount Vernon Academy in Ohio. He attended Southern Missionary College (now Southern Adventist University) and met Susan Roberts. They were married for 34 years and had three sons. Susan lost her battle with cancer in January 2010. On May 21, 2011, Pastor Tom married Glenda Carlson, who had also lost her husband to cancer. Glenda is a retired dental hygienist (43 years). Glenda has a son and daughter. Together, Tom and Glenda have 11 grandchildren.

Tom served as an associate pastor at Collegedale Community Church for 10 years and retired in 2018, but has returned to service in 2024. He had previously worked 24 years in Christian education. Tom enjoys family, hiking, biking, outdoor activities, digital photography/videography and traveling the country with Glenda.