Andrew Goode was born in Albany, Georgia and never intended to become a pastor. Andrew finally stopped running from the call to ministry after 1 semester of law school and began seminary at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's South Georgia Campus in the M. Div. program. While serving Sherwood Baptist Albany, GA, in Evangelism, Missions and Singles Ministries, Andrew or "Andy" completed a Doctorate in Biblical Counseling while married to wife Patty and raising four children. The Goode's currently reside in Northwest Arkansas where Andy serves as a Campus Pastor for Cross Church led by Senior Pastor Dr. Ronnie W. Floyd.