Pastor Tim White and wife Becky
I was raised in Gospel Baptist Church. As a young teen, my mother and I joined Gospel when the church was first meeting in Cleo and Etoyal Steed's home. I remember when we bought the property on Hwy 311and worshipped in the tent while the first sanctuary was being built. Several of us teens worked after school on the new sanctuary. I was saved in a revival service in 1971, when evangelist Bill Stafford was preaching. Two years later I was called to preach and started attending Piedmont Baptist College. Later, I was ordained at Gospel and sent out to pastor my first church.
Gospel Baptist Church has invested more in my life than any other church and God has graciously granted me the opportunity to serve as Senior pastor and repay part of my debt.
TimWhite@gogospel.net
Donna Edwards, Church Secretary
Donna graduated from Liberty University, and has served along side of her husband, the late
Pastor Bobby Edwards
(8/18/61 - 6/12/09) since 1986.
In addition to serving as Church Secretary at Gospel, Donna helps in missions, counseling, and much more. She works hard to keep the everyday function of our church going strong. Pastor Bobby and Donna have three children; Allison, Austin, and Emily.
DonnaEdwards@gogospel.net
Steve Hill, Director of Student Ministries and Worship Leader
Steve currently serves Gospel by directing all of our Student Ministries involving youth, children, and young adults. As a worship leader, you can sense his passion for the Lord. Steve and his wife, Mandy, also lead our youth worship team, VISION and they occasionally sing together in other churches. They recently recorded their first CD entitled "His Grace Still Amazes Me" and they are planning to record more. They have a son, Noah, and a daughter, Gracie Jo.
Frank Gribble, Pastor Emeritus
Before he retired, Pastor Gribble served as the senior pastor of Gospel for twenty-four years. He continues to serve the fellowship here at Gospel. He also preaches in many local churches for special services and events. His wife, Lynn, leads the Women's Prayer Group and is the Secretary of the Missions Committee.
Jeff Johnson, Worship Leader and Choir Director
Jeff has served as the worship director at Gospel for over fifteen years. Jeff does a tremendous job directing the choir and leading the congregation in worship. He also serves as a youth leader at our church. Jeff has a wonderful wife of twenty-six years,
Debbie, and three children, Kimberly, Laura, and Christopher.
Dennis Thompson, Missions Director
Linda Thompson, Hospitality Committee Director
Dennis has been serving at Gospel for a number of years as Mission Commitee Chairman and Treasurer. Dennis also directs our audio/visual ministry, and is our Webmaster. His wife, Linda, also helps at our church by coordinating our Hospitality/Fellowship Functions.
DennisThompson@gogospel.net
LindaThompson@gogospel.net
Jennifer Dempsey, Awanas " T and T" Director
Josh Dempsey, Awana Games Director
Jennifer's responsibilities include planning Pre-teen activities, assisting teachers, and organizing supplies and records. She has recently completed her degree in elementary education. Jennifer and Josh, have three children; Ashley, Jordan and Kyle.
Beth McLeod, Awanas"Cubbies and Puggles" Director
Beth is a great asset to the ministry at Gospel. She has a great love for young children. Beth has experience as a daycare director and is currently working on her Early Childhood Education degree. She has one son, Brandon.
Terri Moore, Awanas Sparks Director
Terri is the Awanas Sparks Director. She also works in our bus ministry with the help of her husband, Ray. Together Ray and Terri have two sons, Doug and Jason, and a grandson Lyric.
Iris Boswell, Women's Ministry Director
Iris Boswell is the Director of Women's Ministry. She enjoys an expanded teaching ministry at Gospel through Kid's Worship, Vacation Bible School, and Sunday School. She also leads small group Bible studies and is a certified teacher with Precepts Ministries International.
Joey Landrum, Recreation Director
Joey works hard to provide opportunities for fellowship and evangelism through recreational events. Joey and his wife, Michele, do a tremendous job with the Wiffle Ballin' for Christ Ministry and are looking to expand the recreational ministry at Gospel once the new Family Life Center is completed.