Who are our deacons and yokefellows? (Click)
Dr Josh Morea, Senior Pastor
Dr Josh Morea became our Senior Pastor on January 26, 2020
Education
Pastor Josh has a Doctorate of Ministry – Expository Preaching
More to follow…………
Chris Larsen
Minister of Education & Administration
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Master of Divinity in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Family
Carol and Chris both consider Huntsville, AL home. They met at the University of Alabama in Huntsville Baptist Campus Ministries way back in 1989. They later were married while Chris was a student at New Orleans Seminary and after Carol finished her degree in Elementary Education. Chris served churches in Louisiana and Alabama before coming to Myrtle Grove. Carol has taught first graders at Pleasant Grove Elementary School since 2005. Their oldest daughter, Hannah, is a graduate from the University of South Alabama with a degree in Elementary Education and currently teaches in Pensacola. Their younger daughter, Rebecca recently graduated from the University of South Alabama pursuing a degree in Nursing.
Pastimes
Almost any kind of sport, especially when the Alabama Crimson Tide is playing.
Life Verse
1 Peter 2:9-10 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.”
Mary Ann Winstead
Pre-school Learning Center Director
Education
BAS Organizational Administration from Pensacola State College.
Florida Child Care and Education Program Advanced Director Credential VPK Endorsed
Family
Married to Ray Winstead since 2012.
Pastimes
Reading, Crochet, Puzzles.
Life Verse
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Betty Scurlock
Ministry Assistant
Education
A.A. Pensacola State
Certified Professional Secretary
Certified Ministry Assistant
Private Organ Instruction – Dauphin Way Baptist Church
Family
Sons: Randall, Richard (wife Melia), Robbie
Granddaughter: Hunter
Pastimes
Reading, Crossword puzzles
Life Verse
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all this through him who gives me strength”
Melissa C. Westman – Pianist
Education
B. A., Master of Church Music
Family
Husband: Larry Westman, Retired Chaplain at Sacred Heart Hospital
Adult Children: Cindy Westman (Ewintario) Nielsen; Mr & Mrs Andrew Westman
Grandson: Ewintario Nielsen II
Pastimes
I enjoy Reading, jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku puzzles, board games
Life Verse
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Cody Erskine – Worship Leader
Education
Bachelor of Science in Worship Leadership with a concentration in Church Ministry from the University of Mobile
Master of Arts in Theology and Worship Leadership from the University of Mobile.
Family
Cody is married to Abigail. Cody is from Havana Florida and met Abigail while in School at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He transferred to the University of Mobile in 2016 and will be graduating in May with his Master of Arts degree. He has served at Churches in Louisiana and Alabama before coming to Myrtle Grove.
Pastimes
Watching almost all sports (Go Noles), learning new music, hunting, fishing and pretty much anything outdoors.
Life Verse
Galations 2:20-21 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!”
Other Team Members
C. Simmons – Financial Ministry Assistant
Ricky Lake – Custodian
Mike Mitchell – Custodian