Leadership

Pastoral  Staff

Mike Brown

SENIOR PASTOR

What is your favorite Bible verse and why?
Phil. 1:20 - God used it to help me fully surrender to Him and solidify His call on my life into ministry.
What is your favorite activity to do with your family?
Go to the beach.
What do you love about ministry?
Seeing God transform lives
What do you love about serving at WFBC?
The people. From day 1, the people of WFBC have been like family. It's an honor to serve alongside so many humble people who genuinely love God and others.
Fun fact about you?
Don't call me during an Alabama game. Roll Tide!

Joel Beck

YOUTH PASTOR

What is your favorite Bible verse and why?
Hebrews 12:1-2
What is your favorite activity to do with your family?
Shredding the UWF Mountain biking trails
What do you love about ministry?
Inspiring the next generation to live out their faith!
What do you love about serving at WFBC?
Seeing people grow and serve God together!
Fun fact about you?
I LOVE Jesus, my wife, mountain biking, and coffee!

Chuck Craig

ASSISTANT PASTOR

What is your favorite Bible verse and why?
Philippians 4:13. This was the first verse I learned when I got saved at 20 and it's always a great reminder and truth that we can do all things through Christ.
What is your favorite activity to do with your family?
We love going on trips and to the beach!
What do you love about ministry?
Love to serve others and watch those around me grow and the opportunity to show Christ in every area. All aspects of our life are ministry and we get the opportunity to lead by example.
What do you love about serving at WFBC?
WFBC is a thriving, growing, loving ministry that I get to serve and be a part of what God is doing.
Fun fact about you?
I had three sets of teeth :)

Dan Libby

ASSISTANT PASTOR

What is your favorite Bible verse and why?
Galatians 2:20 is my favorite verse. I love it because it reminds me that the old man I used to be is long dead and gone. Now Christ is living inside me, and He's living out through me. I love that!
What is your favorite activity to do with your family?
We love to camp!
What do you love about ministry?
I love ministry because it causes me to think more about others and less about myself. Nothing gets me more pumped up then to see people turning their lives wholeheartedly to the Lord!
What do you love about serving at WFBC?
I love serving at West Florida Baptist Church because of the fact that God is doing something in and through the people there all the time! It's amazing to be a part of an energetic, enthusiastic, and encouraging team!
Fun fact about you?
I can out fish anyone who dares to bring it! Just don't ask my fishin’ buddies!

Leaders

Vickie Gerard

Worship Director

Amanda McBride

Administrative Assistant

Mike Gipson

Church A/V Coordinator

Greg Pryor

Facilities Director

Sandie Riddick

Financial Director

Amanda Thayer

Children's Ministry Coordinator

Shawn Thayer

Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Mark Yorey

Coming Clean Recovery Director

Mackenzie Akin

Nursery Coordinator

Mica Dray

Nursery Coordinator
mdray@westfloridabaptist.com

Eugene Antipov

Media Director
eantipov@westfloridabaptist.com

David Stiefel

Digital Media Coordinator
dstiefel@westfloridabaptist.com

Leaders

Vickie Gerard

Worship Director

Amanda McBride

Administrative Assistant

Mike Gipson

Church A/V Coordinator

Greg Pryor

Facilities Director

Sandie Riddick

Financial Director

Amanda Thayer

Children's Ministry Coordinator

Shawn Thayer

Communications Director/Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Mark Yorey

Coming Clean Recovery Director

Mackenzie Akin

Nursery Coordinator

Mica Dray

Nursery Coordinator
mdray@westfloridabaptist.com

David Stiefel

Digital Media Coordinator
dstiefel@westfloridabaptist.com