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Dr. Jeff Robinson

Leader/Staff - Elder of Preaching and Pastoral Vision

 

Dr. Jeff Robinson holds a BS degree in Journalism from The University of Georgia, a Master of Divinity, a Doctor of Philosophy, and a Ph.D. in Historical theology with an emphasis on Baptist history. Minor area: in Systematic Theology from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, where he served as teaching assistant to Russell D. Moor, dean of the School of Theology at Southern Seminary, and as guest instructor in church history at Southern as well as instructor of Christian worldview at Boyce College.

Ed Wallen

Leader/Staff - Elder and Minister to Senior Adults

Dr. Wallen is a retired Southern Baptist Pastor, but has been working with our Senior citizens for the past ten years. He is the founder and president of Bible Study Foundation which has been ministering in Ukraine for the past thirteen years and assisting young pastors here in the USA.  He is author of many articles, Bible studies, and one published book, “My Life, My Soul, My All” which is a study on Discipleship. He has served on many committees, boards and agencies within the Southern Baptist Convention.   
 

Lynn Thompson

Leader/Staff - Elder

 

Guy (Gus) Andolina

Leader/Staff - Youth Leader

Gus, as he is affectionately known, has been involved with the Student ministry at PBC since he came to his first Delta Flight as a wee lad in 2001. As Student Ministry assistant/intern he helps coordinate youth Wednesday night bible study, teaches Middle School Sunday School, and assists with the behind the scenes planning and coordinating of all the Student Ministry events of the calendar year. His greatest thrill is seeing students grow in God’s Word, and seeing it transform the way they live in this world. Gus is a 2003 graduate of Shades Valley High School and is currently enrolled at Jeff State with an expected graduation date of 2049.

Carissa Croy

Leader/Staff - CDC Administrative Director

Carissa began working as a teacher in the CDC in 1995.  In 2006 she was hired as Administrative Director.  She accepted Christ as a young child, and through the example and leadership of her parents, she realized how important it is to make sure that children have a true understanding of what it means to surrender their lives to Christ.  This experience is what led her to devote her work to young children.  Carissa was raised in South Florida, graduating from Miami Palmetto High School in 1990.  She graduated from Samford University in 1994 with a degree in Sociology and minored in Religious Education.  She married Marshall Croy III in December of 1994 and has three children; Abigail, Caleb and Joshua.

Jennifer Middleton

Leader/Staff - CDC Education Director

Jennifer has been the Education Director of PBC's Child Development Center for three years (2006). She accepted Christ during children’s worship here at PBC when she was seven.  She graduated from Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School in 2000 and then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University in 2004. Her ministry at the CDC began as a teacher’s aide while in college. After graduating, Jennifer continued to work at the CDC as a four-year-old kindergarten teacher until accepting the position of Education Director in 2006. Jennifer met her husband Joe at Auburn and they were married here at PBC in 2005.

Sharon Ryce

Leader/Staff - Financial Secretary

Sharon joined the PBC staff in June of 2007.  Before joining the staff, she spent over 15 years in the field of Human Resources management, training and insurance working for both larger and smaller companies.  She is married, has two children and serves at the Greater New Antioch Baptist Church.

Ken Phillips

Leader/Staff - Custodian

Ken is originally from California, is a very hard worker, has no hair, and has memorized like 87% of the Bible. I'm pretty sure that's about all we're going to get from him...