MEET OUR STAFF
Chris Aiken has
served as the Senior Pastor of Calvary since 2007. Chris and his wife
Jodi are the proud parents of two sons, Dillon (15) and Hayden (10).
Prior to coming to Calvary, Chris and his family served as church
planters/missionaries in Malta, New York and started Cornerstone
Community Church. Originally from South Carolina, Chris has served
churches in South Carolina, New York and Florida.
Chris moderates an online
blog where he publishes on a variety of topics, including a daily
Scripture reflection. Chris is also an adjunct professor at the Baptist
College of Florida.
In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, Chris also volunteers as the "cubmaster" of the Cubscout Pack 410 out of Pine Meadow Elementary. Chris enjoys camping, fishing, pretending to play golf, and woodworking.
B.A. Christian Studies, North
Greenville University; M.Div. Mid-America
Baptist Theological Seminary (New York Campus); Additional Studies
at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Jonathan Hill
serves as the Associate Pastor to Students at Calvary since 2008.
Jonathan, his wife Avia, and daughter Rebekah came to Calvary from
Lafitte Baptist Church in Saraland, Alabama where Jonathan served
as the Students and College Pastor for ten years.
B.A. Christian Studies, University
of Mobile; currently pursuing M.Div. New
Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Glenn Thrower
serves as the Assistant to the Pastor and oversees all aspects of discipleship. Glenn holds a BA from the University of West Florida and manages a local Pensacola business. Glenn is pursuing his Master of Divinity degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Karen and they have 3 wonderful sons. Glenn can be reached at glenn@calvaryofpensacola.org.
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Chris Brecht serves
as our Interim Minister of Worship. Chris and his wife Tammy are
a wonderful blessing to our congregation. Chris is a ten year US
Navy veteran, a gifted guitarist, and an experienced worship leader.
He and Tammy have three adult children and four grandchildren. Chris
can be reached by email at chris.brecht@gmail.com.
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Robert "Bobby" Carpenter
serves as our Minister to Children. “Mr. Bobby” is a Navy veteran and presently manages a local business in Pensacola. Bobby and his wife Tracy have 4 children. Bobby is currently pursuing his BA in Religion (with a minor in Children’s Ministry) from Liberty University. Bobby can be reached at bobby@calvaryofpensacola.org.
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Liz Nims serves as the Director of Preschool Ministry and has been a member of Calvary since 2006. She and her husband Patrick have served in many different ministries at Calvary, including the children’s ministry, women’s ministry, and technical services (A/V and Sound).
Liz is a native of Pensacola and works as a marketing coordinator for Elite Services of Pensacola. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in Business Management from Pensacola Junior College. Liz’s burning desire is to do everything for the honor and glory of God and to see those without a relationship with God to come to know Him as Lord and Savior. Liz can be reached by email at liz.nims@cox.net.
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Beth Bell has
served as the administrative assistant since 2005. She manages the
church office and provides the support that holds everything together.
Beth and her husband Tony have two adult children and are members
of Heritage Baptist Church in Pensacola. |