STAFF

Matthew is passionate about teaching and sharing the principles of the Gospel to others. Before coming to Second, he served for five years as Minister of Education and Senior Adults at Calvary Baptist Church in Greenwood, Indiana. Matthew is married to Kathy and they have three children: Mary Beth, Daniel, and Aaron. You can contact Matthew by email at matthewg@sbcwr.org.

Justin serves as the Pastoral Care and Senior Adults Pastor and joined the Second Baptist family in 2021. Justin is originally from Iowa and has served in full-time ministry since 2005. Before joining Second Baptist, he served in churches throughout the state of Florida. Justin holds an M.A. in Worship and Church Leadership and a Doctorate in Worship Studies from Liberty University. Justin married his wife, Silvana, in January of 2023. You can contact Justin by email at justinm@sbcwr.org.

Wes wants to see young people come to know and accept Christ as their Savior and the Lord of their lives. While working in education for over 10 years, he developed a passion for students to be discipled by the local church. Wes began full-time, vocational ministry in 2018, and since then, he has become passionate about the next generation becoming biblically literate and a light. He and his wife, Mandi, have 3 sons–Harper, Hutson, and Harrison. You can contact Wes by email at west@sbcwr.org.

Dr. Tommy Goddard was called to music ministry at a young age and has always used music as a vehicle to reach others for Christ. Tommy has been a band leader and percussionist for The Walt Disney Company and has worked on many Disneyland Resort projects. He has been an integral part of the worship ministry at churches like Saddleback Church and Thomas Road Baptist Church. He has served as a music professor at California Baptist University and Liberty University. Tommy met his wife, Micha, in college and they have been married for 14 years. They have two children, Lyric, who is 7, and Rhett, who is 5. You can contact Tommy by email at tommyg@sbcwr.org.

Jesse is originally from Los Angeles, California, and moved to Warner Robins when he was 21 years old. He joined the staff as Director of Sports and Fitness in 2015 and served our Second Family for two years. In 2023, God called Jesse and his family back to Warner Robins after working in the Coast Guard for 6 years. He is married to Genesis who is from Guadalajara, Mexico. Together, they love raising kids, Mateo, Santiago, and Antonella. You can contact Jesse by email at jesser@sbcwr.org.

David is originally from Warner Robins and has been a life-long member of Second Baptist Church. He taught and coached in the Houston County School System for almost 30 years. He started serving in Upward over two decades ago. In June of 2023, he assumed the role as the Victory Sports Associate Director. He has a passion for all to discover their God-given gifts and abilities to use for God’s glory. He has been married to Lynette since 1996, and they have four daughters.
You can contact David by email at davids@sbcwr.org.

Rachel joined the Second Family in June 2021 to be a part of the Second Student's team. She is originally from Maryland, and grew up outside the Washington D.C. area. Rachel holds a B.S. in Youth Ministry and an M. Div. in Discipleship from Liberty University. She is passionate about reaching young girls and discipling the next generation. She enjoys coffee, anything crafty, and Washington D.C. sports. You can contact Rachel by email at rachell@sbcwr.org.

Ashley has been a part of the Second Staff Team since October 2023. She is originally from Warner Robins. Ashley taught middle school for several years and holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southwestern State in education. She is married to Lee and they have two sons, Carter and Cohen. Ashley is passionate about kids learning God’s Word and investing in the next generation. You can contact Ashley at ashleyp@sbcwr.org.

Katherine and her husband Caleb, along with their daughter Clara, joined the Second family in October of 2023. Katherine holds a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University in Strategic Communication. She is passionate about serving the local church through creative story-telling, team-building, and organizing communication efforts within each ministry. Katherine also enjoys serving on the Worship Team, practicing photography, and spending time with her family. You can contact Katherine by email at katherinel@sbcwr.org.

Jacob was called into ministry at the age of 13 right here at Second Baptist Church. He began preaching at various churches around the state of Georgia at the age of 15 and even served as an intern at Second before following a call to pastor in Pensacola, FL. In Pensacola, Jacob had the opportunity to lead in various roles, including the college/young adult ministry, small group ministry, and eventually a campus. Currently, Jacob and his family are following a call to plant a church in Boston, MA. Jacob is married to his wife, MacKenzie. They have one son, Nikolas, and one on the way.