While primarily heading up the662, our youth ministry, Pastor Troy offered leadership in various capacities and was involved in virtually every department of CityChurch during his time as Youth Pastor. After seven years on staff, CityChurch unanimously elected him and his wife, Melody, as Lead Pastors, a role they assumed on April 1st, 2012. Yes, their first day was April Fool's Day and, yes, God has a great sense of humor.

Pastor Troy's desire is to reach those far from God with His love, mercy, and purpose for their lives.

PT and Melody have three kids: ten-year-old Judah, nine-year-old Alexa, and five-year-old Noah. The five of them reside in Olive Branch. Originally from Seattle, WA, Pastor Troy is a sports junky whose longtime love of Seattle sports finally paid off with the Seahawks' victory in Super Bowl XLVIII. You can find him @troysowden on Facebook or his gently used Instagram, or email him at troy@citychurchob.com.

Melody Sowden

Hailing from Lancaster, PA, Melody began serving in ministry the first chance she got. Directly out of high school she moved to Tulsa, OK, to intern for the youth ministry of Church on the Move, where she met Troy. Years later they started dating, then tied the knot in November 2009.

Melody graduated from Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL, with a degree in Psychology and minors in Christian Counseling and Bible.

Melody is very passionate about the local church and watching people walk in their gifts. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram.