Leadership

Austin is an ACA graduate and currently resides in Tuscaloosa with his wife Ashley and their son Hollis. Ashley works at the University of Alabama and Hollis attends ACA as well. Austin and Ashley have been married since 2018. The Grammer family loves all things surrounding sports and the relationships they bring forth.

Barbara Pippins grew up in Tuscaloosa where she attended Walker Elementary and Northside High School. After graduation she attended Shelton State Community College before transferring to the University of Alabama to receive a degree in Elementary Education. After teaching at Tuscaloosa Christian for two years and then serving as a Children’s Pastor for five years, she joined the ACA family in 1995. With the birth of her children, Barbara became a stay at home mom for four years. She then returned to ACA where she taught second grade before moving into administration in 2010.

Barbara and her husband Tim have worked in church ministry for over twenty years and now attend Soma Church.  Both of their children, Caleb and Caitlin are graduates of ACA.

 I am excited about my journey here at ACA!  I truly believe that God gave us all a purpose. I am so thankful to be walking in mine. I was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Al. I have three children that attend ACA. My hobbies include singing , traveling , and spending time with my loved ones. I have over 9 years of experience with children and have a degree in Early Childhood Education. 

Rob Cain has served as our Athletic Director and Campus Pastor since June 1, 2010. Prior to that, he was the chaplain for our football team and a frequent Chapel speaker. Rob is the pastor of The Lighthouse, a church that meets here in the ACA gym each Sunday at 10:30 AM. He is deeply involved in short-term international student missions, and is the founder and director of No Compromise Ministries. Rob served as a full-time employee of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, specifically working to set up 4-day Festivals for Franklin Graham. He and his wife, Taffy, have been married for 26 years and have two kids, Hudson and Maddie. Hudson plays college football for Stillman, and Maddie plays basketball, volleyball, and softball at ACA.