Meet The Staff
Codie Smith
Codie has a deep passion for faithfully preaching the whole counsel of God’s Word and longs to see people come to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Codie surrendered to full time ministry in 2015. He married his wife Kenzie, in 2017 and together they have been blessed with two sons. Codie has been serving at North Acres since August 2025.
Matt Edwards
Matt is a native of Minden. He is married to Christy Edwards, who together they have 4 boys, Judah, Micah, Noah, and Elijah. In high school, Matt knew he was called into ministry and after graduation spent the next decade leading students to Jesus. In 2023, Matt and Christy felt the Lord call them to North Acres, where in October of the same year accepted the position as full-time youth pastor.
Diane Scaggs
Diane has been working in the office at North Acres since November 2017. She is married to Terry Scaggs, who is one of the worship team's bass players. She enjoys visiting her grandkids in Texas. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, pottery and animal rescue work.