| Missions Staff List | |||
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Gafford | Executive Assistant | 850.475.1147 | cgafford@olivebaptist.org |
| Vinitsiy Yepishin | Pastor of Russian Mission | 850.476.8160 | soccer4life100@hotmail.com |
| David Welch | Coordinator of Chinese Mission | ||
| Tommy Carpenter | Jail Ministry | 850.475.1158 | tcarpenter@olivebaptist.org |
Lonny has been a member of Olive Baptist since 1994 and has served as a Sunday school teacher for both preschoolers and adults, as a coach for youth basketball and softball, and as a leader in Awanas, RAs, and VBS. Lonny answered God’s call to ministry, joining the Olive team in 2006. He has served as the Children’s Minister’s Assistant, Team Sports Coordinator, and Director of Recreation. Prior to joining the Olive staff, Lonny was a teacher. He taught third, fifth, and sixth grades in both Escambia and Baldwin counties. Lonny has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of West Florida.
Lonny married his beautiful wife, Stephanie, in May 1991, while serving in the United States Marine Corps. They have six wonderful children ranging from preschool to high school. Lonny enjoys family activities, camping, running, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, and boating. Some of his aspirations include visiting all of North America’s National Parks and hiking the Appalachian Trail.
| Recreation Staff | |||
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonny Hughes | Director of Recreation | 850.474.3602 | lhughes@olivebaptist.org |
| Bennett Traylor | Team Sports Director | 850.475.3167 | btraylor@olivebaptist.org |
| Ginger Mitten | ROC Administrative Assistant | 850.475.1111 | gmitten@olivebaptist.org |
| Brenda Hiatt | Team Sports Administrative Assistant | 850.475.1120 | bhiatt@olivebaptist.org |
Director of Church & Community Ministry
| Phone: | 850.475.1104 |
|---|---|
| Email: | dwilson@olivebaptist.org |
Our primary goal is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a practical outreach to the poor and needy in our community. Our standard is the Bible. Our guide is the Holy Spirit.
When someone is hungry, we want to feed them; when they are thirsty, we want to give them a drink; when they are stranded, we want to provide shelter. If they are naked, we want to clothe them; if they are sick, we want to look after them; if they are in prison, we want to visit them.
– Matthew 25:35-40
We strive to see people empowered by Christ to break out of the cycle of poverty and learn to provide for their families.
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
– Proverbs 31:8-9
In reaching the poor and needy, we want to point them to Christ. We believe that can best be done after their immediate needs have been met. If they are treated with cold indifference when they come to God's house seeking help, they will turn away more convinced than ever that God doesn't love them. Once they have been helped by a caring Christian, they are more receptive to hearing the truth of God's Word. Our ultimate goal is to bring the lost to Christ.
| Church & Community Ministries Staff | |||
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Wilson | Director of Church & Community Ministries | 850.475.1104 | dwilson@olivebaptist.org |
| Kim Bates | Administrative Assistant Church & Community Ministries |
850.475.1112 | kbates@olivebaptist.org |
| Denita Williams | Church & Community Outreach Assistant | 850.475.1112 | dwilliams@olivebaptist.org |