Meet The Pastor

Pastor Zac Clay

Bro. Zac began his ministry at College Heights in July 2025. He has pastored six churches and has more than thirty years of experience preaching the gospel. His ministry experience includes years in youth ministry, as well as traveling across the country as the leader of the Truth Force Power Team. This group of athletes performed feats of strength in churches and venues nationwide while proclaiming the hope found in Jesus Christ.


Bro. Zac attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham on a football scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education. He also has fifteen years of experience as a classroom teacher and coach. He later earned a Master’s Degree in Church Leadership from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. His passion is preaching the gospel, reaching the lost, and encouraging others to follow Jesus in every area of life.


Bro. Zac married Rachel on June 19, 1998, and they have three children: Austin, Rebecca, and Chapman. His hobbies include fishing and serving as a volunteer offensive line coach at Gaston High School.