Administration Team

Moreover, it is required of stewards that a man be found faithful.

– I Corinthians 4:2
Our Purpose

To serve all ministries of Olive Baptist Church so that the objectives God has laid on our hearts can be achieved. It is our desire to integrate principles from Scripture in our daily practices, to grow the kingdom and grow in Christ so that we become more like Jesus.

Our Objective

To follow the principle that everything belongs to God. God is the ruler of all things and wealth, honor, power and strength come from Him.

Our Mission

To work with a servant's heart to budget, prepare, clean, build and maintain our campus and to provide the best possible environment for worship, fellowship and outreach.

Everything in the heavens and earth is yours, O Lord.

– I Chronicles 29:11

Administration

Dan Beard

Administrator

Phone: 850.475.1117
Email: dbeard@olivebaptist.org

Dan grew up in Gulf Breeze and became a member of Olive in 1994. He is married to Traci and they have two daughters, Jessica and Sarah. Dan graduated from Gulf Breeze High School and attended Pensacola Junior College. In 2004, after twenty years of management in his family's locally owned wholesale supply company, Dan was called to full time ministry here at Olive.

Administration Staff List
Name Position Phone Email
Dan Beard Administrator 850.475.1117 dbeard@olivebaptist.org
Steven Auge Information Technology Director 850.475.1139 sjauge@olivebaptist.org
Jeffrey Frame Creative Designer 850.475.1129 jframe@olivebaptist.org

Finance

As the financial department of Olive Baptist Church, we assist virtually all departments in tracking, spending, maintaining statistical information, paying employees and vendors and making sure your tithes and offerings are posted timely and accurately. Our team consists of two full-time and one part-time staff as well as others who volunteer their time on a weekly basis. Olive's financial statements and internal controls are audited annually by an outside accounting firm accredited by the AICPA - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

God has entrusted Olive's financial department with the responsiblity to account for what you have entrusted to us with the highest standard of purpose, accuracy and integrity.

Weddings

A wedding information packet containing our policies and procedures is available on request. Please contact us directly to determine if your desired date is available.

Finance & Weddings Staff List
Name Position Phone Email
Kathy Carpenter Financial Operations Director 850.475.1103 kathyc@olivebaptist.org
Charlotte Martin Financial Asst. / Human Resources / Wedding Director 850.475.1151 cmartin@olivebaptist.org
Becky Sheffler Housekeeping Dir. / Accounts Payable / Payroll 850.475.1152 bsheffler@olivebaptist.org

Food Service

The Olive Baptist Church kitchen is an active and vital link assisting and providing support to all areas of ministry on our campus. In addition to preparing and serving our fellowship dinner every Wednesday night, we also prepare for a wide variety of dinners and banquets throughout the year.

To honor our military men and women we invite them to join us for a delicious home-cooked meal each Sunday following the 11 a.m. service.

Olive is very grateful for the kitchen staff and the numerous volunteers who spend countless hours helping in the kitchen. If you are an Olive Baptist Church member and looking for a place to serve, the kitchen can always use a helping hand.

Wednesday Fellowship Dinner

Serving 4:45–6:00pm

Adults $4
Children $2
Family maximum $15

"To Go" meal (available 5:45–6:00pm) $5

A La Carte:
Drinks $1
Dessert $1
Salad $1

Military Luncheon

Every Sunday following the 11 am service
Free for unaccompanied military personnel

Housekeeping

Becky Sheffler

Housekeeping Director / Accounts Payable / Payroll

Phone: 850.475.1150
Email: bsheffler@olivebaptist.org

Becky was born in LaGrange, Georgia, adopted at birth, moved from Columbus, Georgia to Pensacola at three years of age. She grew up in a Christian family attending church until the death of her dad at age ten. After high school she went to work at an advertising agency and worked herself up to head bookkeeper. She graduated from Pensacola Junior College during this time. She married David and right before the birth of their son, Ben, she quit her job of eleven years. After the birth of Lacey, God started drawing her near and at Easter in 1994 Becky came to know Jesus personally. When Lacey was three she went to work as a preschool assistant at Ferry Pass United Methodist Church. After Lacey “graduated” she was a “stay at home Mom” for many years.

In 1996, Her family joined Olive and she, Ben, her Mother and Stepfather were baptized December 22. God opened a door for her to work at Olive in February 2002 as a part time housekeeper. She is now the Housekeeping Director and does payroll in the accounting department. She enjoys photography, golf, biking and nature.

Our Housekeeping staff strives for excellence because we are preparing a special place for you to come and meet and praise Jesus. Our God deserves the very best and we want you to be able to focus on worship, prayer and our Pastor's message without being distracted. Sixteen people accomplish cleaning more than 100 restroom stalls, setting up rooms and media equipment for the more than 6000 events that are held on our campus yearly. You will see us all around the complex throughout the week meeting the needs of our fellow co-workers and guests who come by for classes and helping people who need encouragement.

"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ."

– Colossians 3:23-24

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many small jobs that are repetitive on a weekly or biweekly basis. Our department is responsible for stocking the pews, setting up, breaking down and monitoring fellowship dinner, erasing white boards, straightening chairs and completely changing room set ups from Sunday School Connection Groups to discipleship classes. We would like to give you the opportunity to serve in the church doing what you feel comfortable doing and fitting within your schedule. Please give me a call. It is an awesome way to feel a part of your church

Maintenance

The maintenance personnel are responsible for keeping the church’s air conditioners and heaters working, the buildings and machinery in good repair, the grounds mowed and maintained, as well as rebuilding, remodeling or rewiring the church’s building.

Maintenance Staff List
Name Position Phone Email
Bob Ritchie Maintenance Director 850.475.3160 britchie@olivebaptist.org