Tyrone Fornest

Campus Pastor, Faith Chapel Columbus

Tyrone is a born-again, Spirit-filled Christian. He’s a licensed and ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, called of God to teach people and lead them in the right direction using a practical gospel. He loves God, the Word of God and the people of God. He is an actively involved member of Faith Chapel under the pastorate of Michael K. Moore. He serves as a lay minister and teacher. He also served on the Board of Directors at Faith Chapel for over 10 years.

Minister Tyrone is a native of Birmingham, AL and holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from Faulkner University, Associate Degrees in both Fire Science and Applied Sciences from Lawson State, and a Certificate in Pastoral Leadership from Highlands College. He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Minister Tyrone is a retired Assistant Chief (30-year veteran) with the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service. He loves people, and enjoys married couplesʼ and menʼs ministry. Most of all, he loves his family. He’s happily married to his childhood sweetheart and best friend, the lovely Melody Renee. They have 3 adult children: Kira, Rachel, and Micah.