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Staff
Jeff Vanlandingham, Pastor
 Personal
Bachelor of Science, Mississippi State University
Master of Divinity, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Past Service: Alabama State Board of Missions, Alabama Leadership Center Task Force, Alabama State Convention Resolutions Committee, Board of Regents of the University of Mobile.
Past Pastoral Positions: First Baptist Church of Citronelle, Alabama; Faith Memorial Baptist Church in Poplarville, Mississippi.
Wife: Traci
Children: Jordan, Lauren, Justin
Salvation and Call to Ministry
I made my public profession of faith at age 9 in Vacation Bible School, but my acceptance of God’s calling came much harder. I struggled from age 11 until age 17, when I finally accepted the call.
Ministry Focus
The role of the family and the church in today’s world. God has given me a love for pastoring the local church. I can honestly say there is nothing I would rather do.
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David Byrd, Education Minister
Personal
Wife – Karla
Children – James, Phillip, Laurel
B.A. – University of West Florida: Communication Arts - Public Relations
Master of Christian Education – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
I have been blessed to have been raised in a Christian home. At the age of eight I accepted Jesus as my Savior. For years Jesus was just my Savior, I did not allow Him to be my Lord. I submitted to His Lordship in my early twenties. After years of searching for my “purpose in life,” I discovered it when I stopped trying to find it “my way” and allowed Jesus to lead me His way. He is Lord.
After I said “No” to my way and “Yes” to following Christ, I discovered my true purpose in life is to actively serve Him. I did this in my secular job and now in my role as a servant minister. There are times when I still slip back to my way of doing things, but God’s grace lovingly reminds me His way is always best.
Philosophy of Ministry
I believe that it is the responsibility of every Christian to share the gospel of Christ. It is my responsibility to lead by example, to disciple all believers in their personal walk with Jesus, and to equip and train them in sharing their faith with others. I believe the actions of a Christian should be Christ like and glorify God.
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Marion Eubank, Music Minister
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BA from Samford University; Major in Music
Master of Church Music; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX
Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama
Answered the call of Ministry at the Morningview Baptist Church
Wife: Karen
Daughters: Lauren & Lindsay
Salvation Experience
It was a blessing for me to be able to claim Christ as my Savior at the age of 7 years old. During a revival service at my home church, I felt the tugging of the Holy Spirit and responded at the time of invitation. It was during that time that I realized that I was in need of forgiveness and I prayed to receive Him into my heart and life after discussing the decision with my parents and my Pastor. Since that time, God has confirmed in me that He is faithful and sufficient for every need in my life and He continues to reveal Himself to me through His word and His Spirit.
Philosophy of Ministry
I believe that ministry through music exists in order that we may develop a passion for Christ among the people of God in the presence of His Spirit. This means that we must work to provide God-centered worship that is scriptural, relevant and life changing. Music ministry is not just performance, but includes a process which uses music to teach about the message of God, trains individuals to use their talents to glorify God, and ultimately uses music to direct people toward God.
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Dana Berry, Administrator/Missions Minister
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Wife: Karen
Children: Joshua & Jordan
Bachelor of Business Administration from Stetson University: Accounting Master of Arts in Christian Education from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary CPA (Kentucky) and Fellow in Church Business Administration (NACBA)
Christ came into my life as Lord and Savior at the age of nine. I have been blessed with godly parents, pastors, teachers, and friends who have helped my growth as a Christian. They helped me realize that God desires a personal relationship that is expressed in my daily walk with Him. After working 14 years in public accounting, the Lord led me to realize that He wanted me to use my God given talents and abilities in the local church in vocational ministry. God has provided numerous opportunities for me to serve Him over the years in the areas of missions, education, and administration.
Philosophy of Ministry We are all on mission. The Bible makes it clear that God’s desire for the church is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ everywhere. Each Christian is responsible for evangelism. God also desires that the church work together as a body, with each part contributing – in unity, mature, growing in the likeness of Christ. Scripture also makes it clear that God not only created everything we know, but he sustains all creation. In response, we are compelled to manage and use all that He has granted to us in a manner that gives glory to God.
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Rhonda Freeman, Children's Director
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Bachelor of Music Education; Samford University
Born in Birmingham, Alabama
Husband: David
Daughter: Brittany
Salvation Experience
During a spring revival at VinesvilleBaptist Church at age 13, I gave my life to Jesus Christ. My family later attended First Baptist Church and I attended Fairfield High School. While in high school, I was a church pianist at Hunter Street Baptist Church Philosophy of Ministry
The purpose of the Children's Ministry is to come alongside parents as they seek to fulfill their covenant obligation to rear their children in the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
We seek to provide opportunities for nurturing within each child the desire to discover God in a personal way, for engaging in worship, for giving instruction in God's Word, for being involved in fellowship, and for giving expression to their faith; thereby leaving an eternal imprint of God's love on their life.
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Jean Zimmerman, Preschool Director
Personal: BA from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, Owatonna, MN. Have been in Christian education for 27 years teaching K5, special education & Music. Husband Melvin, Children Timothy & Amanda Grandchildren: Kelvin, Austin, Devin, Morgann, Madison & Mason
I was raised in a Christian home in central Indiana. My father took each of my two sisters and me aside individualy one night to open God's Word and make sure of our salvation experience. That night in my room at age seven I accepted the Lord as my personal Savior. Our family life was built around the church and its activities. That led me to a Christian college and wonderful teachers who encouraged me to serve the Lord with my life. Teaching children in a Christian setting has been a precious and exciting experience.
Philosophy of Ministry: Children are a heritage from the Lord. Psalms 127:3. Romans 16:19 is my prayer for the children God has entrusted to us. "I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil." We will teach them of God and His love for them, and train them to obey Him for all their days.
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Dawn Corley, Activities Director 
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Born & raised in Louisville, Kentucky
Husband: Jeff
Sons: Josh and Ben
B.S.: Murray State University—Recreation/Leisure Services
M.S. Murray State University—Communication
Salvation Experience
When I was 14, I attended a Junior High youth retreat and accepted Jesus Christ. Throughout high school and college I was very active in church and bible study. It wasn't until after college when I realized how I needed Jesus to be first in my life everyday and how trusting Him made living so much more satisfying.
Philosophy of Ministry
Recreation offers refreshment to our strength and spirit. It gives us fresh life. When Christ is the center of our life, all that we do—including our playtime—is more fulfilling.
The Activities Ministry strives to provide an environment for all ages to enhance their physical, social, and spiritual well being through appropriate programs and activities. Good sportsmanship and healthy competition are reinforced in the Christian Family Life Center, a facility where God is honored above all else.
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? 1Corinthians 6:19
Therefore, I urge you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God -- which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1
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Secretarial Staff
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