Meet Our Staff

Ronnie Miller

Teacher

Ronnie grew up in Clinton, TN and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Tusculum University in Greeneville, TN. He later completed the Teaching Certification program through LMU and is certified in Business Education (grades 6-12). He has taught business classes and coached football and track in Lenoir City, Knox County, and Anderson County. Ronnie is also a licensed and ordained minister and has spent more than 20 years as an Associate Pastor at churches in Loudon County and Anderson County. He has served in various ministry roles, mostly as a Worship Pastor and Children’s Pastor. Ronnie has committed the majority of his life to church ministry, education, and coaching. These ministry and teaching experiences and his life’s calling have led him to the exciting opportunity to teach and be a part of the ministry at CLC starting in the fall of 2023. Ronnie is married to Wendy Miller and they have two married sons, Logan (wife Shelby) and Landon (wife Kammy). They now have two grandchildren, Banner and Sofia. Ronnie serves in a worship leadership role at his church, City Hills Church in Knoxville.

Contact Ronnie: CoachMiller.CampbellCLC@gmail.com

Stephanie Lloyd Hester

Administrative / Development Coordinator

Stephanie grew up in Oneida, TN, earned a Bachelor's degree in English Education (grades 6-12) from Asbury University in Wilmore, KY, and holds a Tennessee teaching license. In 2019, Stephanie moved to Campbell County to work at Galilee Bible Camp, where she had served for many years as a summer staff and program director. Through her work at the camp and her studies in the education field, Stephanie developed a passion for both teaching and Christian discipleship. The combination of these two passions has drawn her to seek out creative opportunities for vocational ministry. Stephanie taught CLC’s Introductory Old Testament and New Testament classes from 2019 to 2022. At the Christian Learning Center, she now serves as the administrative/development coordinator, leading our program growth, curriculum oversight, and community outreach. Stephanie is married to Justin Hester. She also works part-time as the Director of Discipleship for Fincastle Church and outreach coordinator at Jellico United Methodist Church.

Contact Stephanie: Stephanie.CampbellCLC@gmail.com

Joy Longmire

Ministry Assistant

Joy has been a resident of Campbell County since 1985, and she is so excited to be part of CLC. We are equally excited to have her on our team as our ministry assistant! She began in this role at the beginning of the fall semester in 2023. Joy is blessed with two children, three grandkids, and a 100-pound Mastador named Weezie. Between them and her church family at East LaFollette Baptist Church, there is much love and support that fulfills Joy’s life. She enjoys reading and studying God's Word, listening to gospel and contemporary Christian music, going 4-wheeling, attending sporting events, and hanging out with her grandkids. Joy says, “Life is good for sure,” and we appreciate all the JOY she brings to CLC’s ministry and students. As our ministry assistant, Joy plays an active role in the work of CLC to support students in the classroom and assist with events and office duties.

Contact Joy: CampbellCLC2018@gmail.com