He graduated from UF with a B.A in World Religions, attended Fuller Seminary where he received his M.A. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest since 1998. Tiny Home Project He is spending his life for the sake of souls, disciples, justice, and nations. He recently finished his Masters in Business Administration at Sam Houston. He and his wife, Ginger, have three adult children. She oversees staff and volunteers who assist her in teaching and ministering to the children. He went from being a rebellious teenager to a passionate follower of Jesus. Woodland Park Community Church Our music is worshipful using the piano, guitar, violin, and organ. 4:19, Col. 1:18). This was when she connected with Greenhouse. In obedience to God's calling, Derek and Melissa moved here to Florida three years ago from Maryland with their three children- Ophelia, Camden, and Annesleigh. Everyone Belongs. After coming to Gainesville in 1992 for graduate school and meeting Monica, I once again began regularly attending church. In addition to their leadership roles in the River Institutes, Pastors Mark and Martha Cabrera advance the Gospel in the Hispanic community through the Spanish service at The River Churchnamed, La Iglesia El Rio. It is a joy to continue serving the Lord on staff at Woodland. Robbie encountered the love of Jesus in the Sante Fe College library on July 7, 1998. After graduating high school, she moved to New York City to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology where she graduated with her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Fashion Design. She enjoys learning about different cultures and languages and, in her free time, likes puzzles, hiking, journaling and illustration, cooking and gardening. Alongside her position as Ministry Director for WFA, Danielle also is our Spiritual Formation Director for our new Woodland Academy for Adults and our IMAGINE program. Sunsets on the beach are her happy place and spending time with her family (and 2 ) fills her love tank! Recent Services In July of 1999, Pastors Mark and Martha married and later moved to Tampa, FL in 2004 following the lead of the Holy Spirit for more of Him. Mike and his wife Brittany have been married for 15 years and they have 4 kids, Rilynn, Ansley, Lucy, and Calffrey. She was introduced to Greenhouse Church through her boyfriend, now husband, Sean Johnson, back in April of 2014. Emergency Assistance Woodlands Campus Join us in our Chapel in the Woods each Sunday morning for a traditional worship service, featuring timeless hymns, led by our choir, and an uplifting and meaningful message of hope from Pastor Kerry Shook. Gaby was born in Ecuador and moved to the United States when she was 6 years old. Monica and I have been blessed with 3 children. However, it wasnt until his junior year of high school that he learned that his true calling wasnt just for music; it was for worship ministry. They have seven wonderful kids, Faith, Betty, Brandt, Justin, Joseph, Morgan and Kenny. Shes got her fingers in many pies, including: branding, signage, website graphics, set designs and sermon animations. Wayne Wilkinson joined the ministry team at Woodland Heights in November of 2019. Woodland Staff. Staff | Woodland Presbyterian Church Staff Rev. She loves teaching the Bible and seeing people come alive as they discover and follow their call to make disciples of all nations. She loves coffee, reading at the beach, pool days, and road tripping with friends. Tiffany returned home and did the year-long internship in 2017 where this calling was confirmed. Service times each. Judy is nearly a native Floridian after moving here at the age of two! When he isnt serving the families and kids at church, he enjoys running, camping in his RV, Disney, sipping black coffee, and telling dad jokes. PASTOR EVELYN CHAPARRO |SPANISH PASTOR . Youll learn about Woodland: who we are; where weve been; and where were going. Jamie gets to hang out with 7th-12th graders, and lead some of the best humans alive: the adult and student volunteers at Echo. She desires to see devoted, Jesus loving disciples that grow and serve together in community. She is committed to helping people find freedom in a relationship with Jesus Christ by using the gifts, talents & experience the Lord has given her. He was also a part of 2 Greenhouse Basketball League Championship teams. Both are instructors for the Instituto Bblico River (River Bible Institute in Espaol) where they are running with the vision of Drs. Julie moved to Gainesville in 2007 from New York with her two lovely children, Brittany and Jared. Becky Cot Events & Database Director bcote@whchurch.org 651-287-2096 Becky manages Cultivate Class details, helps pull off all-church events and keeps our database up and running. Been visiting for a little while and ready to take the next step? Connect With Us. He loves Mac n cheese, basketball, coffee, green tea, roasting people, and road trips. Missions, LEARN Discipleship School Robbie now oversees all our macro-church gatherings and the University Campus. Prior to dating, Joao and Dayra served together in worship ministry, until they finally fell in love. He moved to Gainesville, Florida from Kansas City, Missouri in 2012. . Stacy serves as our IMPACT Teams Volunteer Coordinator. He loves meeting new people, car rides with the windows down and the music blasting, and trying new foods! He is a passionate baseball fan and sailor. We creatively use every means available to share and show the hope of Christ, leveraging . Born in Ohio and raised in St. Petersburg, Mikes life took a dramatic turn as a freshman at the University of Florida. 9:30am Sunday School: Adults in the Fellowship Hall (children welcome). I believe that through your sermons, I have found truth and I am more convinced of the extravagant love of God than ever. He loves seeing Students connect with God and take the Next Step in their story with Him. Pastors Eric and Jennifer Gonyon love the Lord with all their hearts and are so thankful for God's supernatural intervention, grace, and mercy that He clearly extended in and throughout their lives. Gunner was born and raised here in Gainesville, Florida. Right about that time, Dawn started a Mission School, which she had for ten years. 252 were here. No matter what youre facing, wed love to pray with you! Oh, and she visits Starbucks a little too regularly! Hes an avid runner and an Arizonan-turned-Floridian who still hasnt adjusted to humidity or sweet tea after 15 years. Emily is the woman behind the curtain at Echo and you can catch her running from task to task keeping everything on schedule. Young Adults, CONNECT BY INTEREST We have this opportunity to lean into the things that last forever and sewing into what God is doing here in this House. Arts Group All Rights Reserved. Stephen Lee. He moved to Jackson, MS just before starting high school. He has a knack for waking up really early & energized to workout, encounter God, and make coffee! Andrea loves experiencing new cultures, outdoor adventures, all woodland creatures, finding legitimate Middle Eastern food in the US, and Daniel Sarafan. Allen came to be a student at the River Bible Institute in 2003 and Kristin followed in 2004. Copyright 2016-2020 Woodland Christian Church | All Rights Reserved, Woodland Christian Church | Woodland, WA | Pastor Scott LaPierre, The Ten Lepers and Their Spiritual Leprosy, Allow you to reply to Pastor Scott with any questions. Oscar has been serving the Lord since he was 10 years old. Woodland Church | Brownstown Charter Township MI - Facebook PASTORS DEREK & CHERYL GOLDING | ASSOCIATE PASTORS Danielle is married to Angel and has 2 great kids, Ezra & Gia! After that, Rodney taught classes in a leading Bible School for another two years. Staff - WOODLAND BAPTIST CHURCH The more she began serving on worship teams, the more she felt her calling as a worship leader being revealed. Rodney gave his heart to the Lord at the age of five and Adonica gave . She has three step-daughters and nine grandchildren. She knew there was something special about him. She is the glue that holds Woodland together. Our Staff - whcc.us She graduated with her Bachelors degree in psychology and is passionate about connecting the youth to their heavenly Father and allowing them to experience the love and joy He pours out as well bringing heaven to earth through prayer. In 1998, Allen traveled with Eastman Curtis Ministries doing youth crusades around the U.S. Woodland Leadership PASTORS SHANNON & DEANNA GILBERT | ASSOCIATE PASTORS Sun 30 April 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sunday 9:30 Service All Campuses Since then, he has been trying to follow Jesus while avoiding the snares of Christendom. Submit. Rodney visited America twice that year, preaching in several churches, and in December 1987 the whole family traveled to America to fulfill the call and plan and purpose of God and to move into the new phase of ministry that God had called them into. Together, they began fulfilling their calling in ministry as youth pastors and continued to be in youth ministry for the next 7 years, until God called them back to Florida where they now serve on staff at Greenhouse Church. Learn more about Woodland Church, located in Brownstown, MI. His favorite past times are hanging out with his family, playing softball, fishing, and studying the Bible. Betty is a widow, with 3 adult children and 8 grandchildren. We'd love to get to know you! To learn more, click here. Leilani grew up in Archer, FL. Youll learn to strengthen your walk with Christ by joining a small group. Shes a mom of three who loves a good suspense novel, beach sunsets, & Poppos chips & salsa. It was there that he married his wonderful wife, Leilani in 2017 and they continued to live in Sebring for two years. 4:19, Col. 1:18). While studying in New York she met the love of her life, Joao Pires, while attending a young adult ministry. Staff Dr. Steve McKinion, Pastor of Preaching & Vision Dr. McKinion joined the Woodland church staff as Interim Pastor in January 2021. She began her ministry at the Christian church of Woodland, CA (Disciples of Christ) in September of 2022. Sierra was born and raised in Long Island, New York, with her mom, dad, older sister, and twin sister, but moved to Florida right before starting middle school. But seriously, Jennifer is multi-talented and is known throughout the community as an expert in education and child development. Name. He moved back to Gainesville in the summer of 2013 to work for the UF athletic department thats where he was introduced to Greenhouse Church. In 2012 they responded to the call of God on their lives, and enrolled at the River Bible Institute; and graduated in 2015. Staff & Elders | Christ Fellowship She currently serves as the Operations Assistant. The Lord supernaturally provided for their air tickets and they came to America with only $300, four suitcases, and their three children, then aged five, three and seven months. Stacy and her husband believe in sharing the love of God with everyone they encounter. They live in Bradenton and enjoy spending time working on their house and enjoying family time on their lanai. Emily is never short of Seinfeld references. Newcomer's Class Our Meet n' Greet is for you! Connor has been serving in the student ministry at Woodland for 5 years now! "I have battled anxiety for years, searching for something to help me overcome fear. Staff - Woodland Baptist Church Woodland Staff All members of the congregation are ministers. During his time in RBI, Allen had the opportunity to serve Pastors Rodney and Adonica as well as serve under two youth pastors as a youth leader. He had several encounters with God at a young age and tried to establish himself in Christ as a young adult. God had marked him. Jon is passionate about his plant-based diet, drives an electric car and likes to hike and kayak. He began playing the piano when he was just six years old, and since then has picked up multiple other instruments as well as singing. Additionally, Woodland Church undergoes a full financial review by an .