Our Team
David Park / Pastor. Photographer.
David Park is a second generation Korean American raised in the South. As pastor, he desires followers of Jesus to enter into multiethnic, healthy relationships in community and on mission. But mostly, he’s still figuring out how to be a decent husband, father, and friend. David is married to Sunita and they have two children, Anju and Jonathan. Anju is quick to point out David’s ineptitude loudly and in public. And until recently, Jonathan was scared of pineapples and accused David of smelling funny, also loudly and in public.
Tim Isaacson / Elder. Advocate. Connoisseur.
Tim Isaacson is the Executive Director of Immigrant Hope – Atlanta (IH-A), a faith-based non-profit that provides immigration legal services to under-resourced families, community education on wide-ranging immigration-related issues, and advocacy to improve the immigration system. Prior to IH-A, Tim was the senior pastor of Open Table Community. He has been married for over twenty years to his wife, Heather; and has two sons: Caedmon and Fisher. When not working he can be found watching soccer, and yelling or weeping for Atlanta United FC…often at the same time.
Sims Lamason / Kids’ Ministry Extraordinaire. Theater Wunderkind. Therapist.
Sims found her way to Open Table in 2004 via a winding, God-led path. A professional musical theater performer by trade, Sims has always had a natural inclination toward teaching, which she puts to use in numerous youth theater programs around the city. Originally brought on staff to assist with worship, she shifted to children’s ministry when the need arose three years ago. She now has the privilege of teaching and learning from OTC’s incredible kids, creating original curriculum that reflects the church's unique heart, mission and diverse population. In all her free time, Sims is pursuing a graduate degree in mental health counseling with the aim of serving Atlanta’s underrepresented and at-risk populations as a drama therapist. She and her husband Shawn have twin five-year-old boys who dominate every aspect of their existence.
Jessi Williams / Lead Hostess. Gatherer. Encourager. Virtual School Equipper.
Jessi Williams grew up in Indiana where she attended Huntington University and graduated with a bachelors in Graphic Design. After years in design and marketing, God called Jessi to be a stay at home mom and educator to her kids. Jessi, her husband Tim, and their three kids moved to Atlanta, GA, where they found a church home here.. Jessi currently acts as hospitality coordinator and has a true passion for our core values of generosity and hospitality. When she isn't planning and organizing events, Jessi enjoys creating art, spending time with her family and friends, being expertly involved in her children's school and mentoring new families in the world of virtual education.
Daisy Hernandez / Nursery and Toddler Teacher.
Growing up on Buford Highway, Daisy was introduced to Open Table Community through an after school program. She first had an opportunity to work with children when she joined the youth group. She quickly realized that she had a passion for working with children. She works to support and encourage every child's desire to be lifelong learners and to build lasting relationships with other children and adults. When she is not working with children, she spends her time dancing with her family, or singing Karaoke with friends.