Leadership Staff
Doug Bedgood
Pastor of Christian Living
- Graduate of the University of West Florida and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
- Married to Jana. Two children.
- At Celebration since 2008.
David Emmert
Lead Pastor
- Graduate of the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
- Married to Pam. Two children and one son-in-law.
- Served as missionary for 10 years in Zambia and Ethiopia.
- At Celebration since 2006.
Warren Halstrom
Worship Pastor
- Graduate of Western Washington University and the University of British Columbia.
- Former international recording artist
- Married to Shelly. Four children and one daughter-in-law.
- At Celebration since 2006
Brian Harper
Missions Pastor
- Graduate of Samford University and Gateway Seminary.
- Married to Laura. Two children and two grandchildren.
- At Celebration since 2018
Tommy Hendricks
Family Pastor
- Graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
- Married to Jo. Seven children.
- Served with the North American Mission Board.
- At Celebration since 2006.
Aaron Sheffield
Student Pastor
- Graduate of Clearwater Christian College.
- Married to Allyson. Two children.
- At Celebration since 2010.
Natalie Thomas
Business Administrator
- Graduate of Florida A&M University
- Married to Angus. Two children.
- At Celebration since 2007.
Meet the team.
Laurie Arnaldo
Student Ministry Assistant
Chelsi Blankenship
After School Assist. Director
Chandler Cahoon
Student Girls' Director
Jerri Chesney
Adult Ministries Assistant
Hannah Demarra
Children's Ministry Director
Kaitlin Harper
Business Administrator's Assistant
Brittony Henderson
Human Resources
Jimmie Horne
Maintenance Team Leader
Brandon Kelley
Student Ministry Intern
JoAnn Kirkland
Lead Pastor's Assistant
John Lizarazo
Hispanic Mission Pastor
Pam Lueck
Kinderschool Director
Katrina McMillan
Communications
Marshall McMillan
Maintenance Team
Jessica McNeil
Videographer
Sherrie Miller
Preschool & Child Care Coordinator
Holly Mills
After School Director
Becca Norell
Missions Ministry Assistant
Kerrick Norton
Maintenance Team
Kimberly Prutsman
Worship Volunteer Coordinator
Barbara Sessions
Accounts Receivable
Grady Shafer
Production Director
Melanie Stowers
Kinderschool Registrar
Amy Stubblefield
Church Accountant
Shannon Vaughan
Kinderschool Administrative Assistant
Dennis Walker
First Impressions Coordinator