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Matt Pearson
Email: mpearson@wynnebaptist.org Senior Pastor
Spouse: Mrs. Katie Pearson (December 1999) Children: Luke Pearson (May 2005) and Seth Pearson (December 2006) Hobbies: Matt enjoys reading, playing golf, and spending time with Katie, Luke and Seth. Date of Membership: Matt & Katie joined Wynne Baptist in September 2005. Began Working on Staff: September 2005
Personal Story: As an eight year old, Matthew Steven Pearson accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at First Baptist Church in Hartselle, Alabama. In 1995, Bro. Matt responded to God's calling on his life into the gospel ministry. God led him to Paul's words in Acts 20:24 where he said, "However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." God used these words to call him into lifelong ministry and service to the gospel. Bro. Matt was ordained to the gospel ministry at Central Baptist Chruch in Decatur, Alabama in 1999. Matt graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in December 2003 with a Master of Divinity in Expository Preaching. Bro. Matt is currently working toward a Ph.D. in Practical Theology with a preaching emphasis from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. |
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Bob Wilson
Email: bwilson@wynnebaptist.org Associate Pastor of Median & Senior Adults/Pastoral Care
Spouse: Mrs. Kay Wilson (August 17, 2006) Children: Leigh Wilson Wolf (1973), Craig Wilson (1976), and Joe Deaton (1980) Hobbies: Bob enjoys watching old western movies, spending time with his family and is an avid University of Memphis basketball fan. Date of Membership: Bob joined Wynne Baptist in January 2001, whereas Kay joined in August 2006. Began Working on Staff: April 2004
Personal Story: Bob accepted Christ at a young age. He was blessed to have many opportunities to grow in his faith and relationship to Christ through training in his home and church. Bob is a native Memphian, baptized and ordained to the gospel ministry by Bellevue Baptist Church. After graduating from Mississippi College he attended and graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served in pastoral ministry for more than thirty years. Before serving at Wynne Baptist, he was Associational Missionary for the Tri-County Baptist Association.
Life Verses: Colossians 1:28-29 - "And we proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, that we may present every man complete in Christ. And for this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me." |
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Associate Pastor of Missions/Assimilation
Email: n/a Associate Pastor of Missions/Assimilation
Spouse: Wife (September 1999) Children: Daughter (September 2005) Hobbies: He enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, and following the Arkansas Razorbacks Date of Membership: They joined Wynne Baptist in February 2003 Began Working on Staff: January 2003
Personal Story: He grew up going to church and he had always heard about God and he had always heard about Jesus, but never had a good understanding of what a personal relationship with Jesus really was. When he was 20 years old, while attending the University of Arkansas, he realized the forgiveness that God offers through Jesus Christ and he committed his life to Him. Things have not been the same sense then. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in History (1999), was married shortly there after, and they headed to work with the International Mission Board in the Fall of 2000 In May 2006, he graduated from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. |
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Randy Presley
Email: rpresley@wynnebaptist.org Associate Pastor of Students
Spouse: Mrs. Hannah Presley (September 2000)
Children: William Presley (December 2003) Joshua Presley (February 2005)
Hobbies: Randy enjoys reading, running, and waterskiing.
Date of Membership: Randy and Hannah joined Wynne Baptist in April 2006.
Began working on Staff: April 2006
Personal Story: Randy accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior on a youth retreat the summer following his 7th grade year. He met his wife Hannah while attending Auburn University. During his time at Auburn University God called him into full time vocational ministry. After graduating from Auburn he graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity from the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth.
Life Verses: 1 Timothy 1:15-17 – “Here is a trustworthy statement worthy of full acceptance, Christ Jesus came into this world to save sinners of whom I am the worst, but for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only true God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.” |
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Mark Sandy
Email: msandy@wynnebaptist.org Associate Pastor of Children
Spouse: Sheryle Sandy (July 1994) Children: Sarah Sandy (April 1996) and Jonathan Sandy (November 1998) Hobbies: Mark likes to spend with his family, enjoys hunting, and keeping up with Auburn Football. WAR EAGLE!!! Date of Membership: Mark and Sheryle joined Wynne Baptist July 2006. Began Working on Staff: July 2006
As Mark was working towards an under graduate degree at The University of North Alabama, God began drawing him into a closer, more personal walk with Him. Although he had plans to own his own business, Mark came to the point where he realized God’s call to vocational ministry. Mark went on to earn a Master’s of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has served in student ministry in New Mexico and Texas. Before coming to Wynne Baptist he served as Pastor of Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee. |
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Beth Ratliff
Email: bratliff@wynnebaptist.org Preschool Director and WEE School Director
Spouse: Mr. Johnny Ratliff Children: Johnny (May 1994), Shelby (February 1996 & heavenly birth in June 2004), Sydney (May 1998) Hobbies: Beth enjoys scrapbooking Date of Membership: Johnny & Beth joined Wynne Baptist in August 1992 Began Working on Staff: September 1997 |
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Lisa Love
Email: llove@wynnebaptist.org Director of Media and Special Events
Hobbies: Lisa enjoys playing and teaching violin, watching the Michigan Wolverines & Memphis Tigers sports, and shopping Date of Membership: September 2004 Began Working on Staff: January 2005
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Lynne Gibel
Email: lgibel@wynnebaptist.org Pastor's Administrative Assistant
Spouse: Mr. Don Gibel Children: Two adopted daughters Irina (February 1990) from Russia, Rachel (January 1991) from Romania Hobbies: Lynne enjoys reading, sewing, & spending time at the lake with her family Date of Membership: Don & Lynne joined Wynne Baptist in March 1990 Began Working on Staff: January 2001 |
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Andrea Wood
Email: awood@wynnebaptist.org Financial Administrative Assistant
Spouse: Mr. Dennis Wood (March 1985) Children: Ryan (October 1988), Asher (February 1999), Drew (January 2000) Hobbies: Andrea enjoys reading, gardening, & watching football. Date of Membership: Dennis & Andrea joined Wynne Baptist in November 1991 Began Working on Staff: February 1997 |
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Cindy Smith
Email: csmith@wynnebaptist.org Receptionist/Staff Secretary
Spouse: Mr. Terry (Zeke) Smith (January 1985) Children: Christa Hess (August 1976), Bobby Palmer (March 1978), Whitney Smith (January 1988) Hobbies: Cindy enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, sewing Date of Membership: Terry joined Wynne Baptist in 1985 & Cindy joined in 1978 Began Working on Staff: November 2005 |
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Melissa Staggs
Email: mstaggs@wynnebaptist.org Secretary
Spouse: Mr. Lindell Staggs (October 1999) Children: Two dogs: Jojo & Libby Hobbies: Melissa enjoys reading, watching classical movies, & spending time with her family
Date of Membership: Began Working on Staff: February 2000
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Danny Futrell
Email: dfutrell@wynnebaptist.org Director of Properties
Spouse: Mrs. Joyce Futrell (June 1970) Children: Richard Futrell (October 1975), Stephen Futrell (July 1980), Brooke (August 1982), Jonathan (August 1991) Hobbies: Danny enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, & fishing Date of Membership: Danny & Joyce joined Wynne Baptist in January 1991 Began Working on Staff: December 1994 |
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Gloria Boeckmann
Email: gboeckmann@cablelynx.com Food Services Director
Spouse: Mr. Butch Boeckmann Children: Cody Baskins (2/27/97), Mattie Baskins (1/23/98), and Allison Baskins (1/17/02). Hobbies: Gloria enjoys spending time with her family, as well as being out on thier farm, helping her husband, Butch. She loves the outdoors. Date of Membership: Gloria and Butch joined Wynne Baptist Church in September 2006. Began Working on Staff: February 2007
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