Calvary Baptist Church
Saturday, May 18, 2013
To Know Him and Make Him Known to the Ends of the Earth

Our Staff

Here at Calvary, if you want to meet the ministers you just have to look around. Every member is a minister. That being said, our church is led by a competent and professional staff that help us become more effective at fulfilling God’s purpose.


 

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 (18) and Hayden (13). 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. [More about Pastor Chris]

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Jonathan Hill serves as the Associate Pastor to Students at Calvary since 2008. Jonathan and his wife Avia came to Calvary from Lafitte Baptist Church in Saraland, Alabama where Jonathan served as the Students and College Pastor for ten years. Jonathan and Avia have two children, Rebekah and Nathan.

B.A. Christian Studies, University of Mobile;  M.Div. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

[More about Pastor Jonathan]

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Glenn Thrower serves as the Associate Pastor of discipleship. Glenn holds a BA from the University of West Florida and manages a local Pensacola business. Glenn has also attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently enrolled at Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary working of his Master of Divinity. He is married to Karen and they have 3 wonderful sons. Glenn can be reached at glenn@calvaryofpensacola.org.

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Gerald Kirby has served as the associate pastor of Evangelism and Missions with Calvary since 2012. Gerald and his wife Darlene are the proud parents of two daughters, Jessica (22) and Jesandra (18). They are also proud grandparents to Kayla (11) and Briana (6). Prior to coming to Calvary, Gerald served as Senior Pastor of Beulah Baptist Church in Cedar Springs, GA. Originally from New York, Gerald has served churches in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Gerald also serves as a substitute teacher for Escambia County in the K-12th grades.


B.A.  in Ministry from The Baptist College of Florida;  currently is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Christian Studies at The Baptist College of Florida.


 

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David Cash has served as the Minister to Children at Calvary since 2011. He has been a member of Calvary since 2004. He was our Awana Club commander from 2006 to 2011. He continues to serve in Awana as the T&T Director. David and his wife, Terrie, are the proud parents of a son, Colton (21), and daughter, Carley (19). Prior to coming to Calvary, David and his family were active duty Navy for 20 years. They served in Pensacola, Maryland and Japan.

A.A.S. in Electronic Engineering Technology Pensacola Junior College; Commander College 301 Awana HQs

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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.