Next Worship Service

    Wieuca Road Baptist Church

    Staff Members

    Dr. Mark Wilbanks

    Pastor

    Dr. Wilbanks became Wieuca’s fifth senior pastor in February of 2012. Mark’s father, Oliver Wilbanks, served as Associate Pastor here from 1966 to 1982. Wieuca had a tremendous influence in shaping Mark’s call to ministry during his teenage and young adult years. A graduate of both Southern and New Orleans Baptist Theological seminaries, Mark has served churches in Kentucky, Florida, and Georgia. He pastored Southside Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida for 17 years and Bradfordville First Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida for ten years. He and his wife, Kim, were married in 1979 and have two sons, Andy and Jordan. Andy is married to Lindsay and they have a son, Cade, a daughter, Ruthie, and their third child, Samuel.
    Email: MWilbanks@Wieuca.org

    In Alphabetical Order:

    Colleen Beall

    Camp Wieuca Assistant

    Colleen Beall is the Assistant Director of Activities and Camp Wieuca. She has been the Assistant Director since 2009. Colleen worked as a counselor at Camp Wieuca throughout college. She graduated from Georgia State University in 2008 with a Bachelors in Social Work. Colleen and her husband, Daniel, grew up in Atlanta and enjoy spending time with their family and their animals. Email: camp@wieuca.org

    Quenson Beavers

    Facilities Care

    Steven Bradley

    Director of Maintenance

    Steven has been on the Wieuca staff since September 2005. His responsibilities include the repair and maintenance of the church buildings and all support systems, overseeing all landscaping and yard maintenance. He came to Wieuca with a 12-year background in both commercial and residential construction and remodeling. He also does graphic design work for the church. He is a graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta, with a degree in Visual Communication.

    Steven has been a member of Wieuca for 29 years. It is at Wieuca where Steven met his wife, Deborah, and they have been married for 26 years. They have twins who are in college – Haley is a student at the University of Georgia; Zachary at Georgia Tech. Steven teaches in the Young Married Sunday School department, is a member of the Sanctuary Choir, and is a percussionist. He enjoys fishing, woodworking, calligraphy, and reading.

    One of Steven’s favorite Bible verses is:

    “We know that in all things, God works for good of those who love Him, those whom He has called according to His purpose. ” Romans 8:28.

    Rev. Bryan Brock

    Minister of Congregational Life


    Bryan Brock joined the staff of Wieuca as Minister of Congregational Life in March 2015 after serving in a similar position at a church in Maryland. He has also served on church staffs in Tennessee and Georgia and even owned and operated ran a Christian bookstore with his wife for several years. Bryan is originally from Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma and then from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry degree from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. He met his wife Robin while they were both in seminary. They have two sons, Logan who is attending Eastern University and Evan who is in middle school.

    Rev. Eddie Card

    Minister of Worship and Music

    Rev. Eddie Card serves as Wieuca's Minister of Worship and Music. Eddie is a graduate of Samford University with a Bachelor's in Music Education and of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master's of Church Music. He has served churches in Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas.

    Eddie has directed music in a number of areas, including: adult choirs, senior adult choirs, youth and children’s choirs, as well as mass festival choirs; orchestra; brass ensemble; ensemble for ladies and for men; handbell choirs for children, youth and adults.

    Eddie and his wife, Marcia, are the parents of Lauren (married to Rhett) and Lana, and grandparents to Lauren and Rhett's son, Stephen.

    Skip Charlton

    Church Administrator

    Skip Charlton joined the staff of Wieuca in September, 2007 and currently serves as administrator for the church. He has a BBA degree from the University of West Georgia and has attended business courses at Georgia State University. His business background is in the areas of industrial distribution, operations, administration, and marketing. Prior to joining Wieuca, he served a church in Dalton, Georgia.

    Skip is married with three grown daughters and has one granddaughter and seven grandsons. Away from work, he enjoys being with family, playing golf, and running/walking.


    Angie Durden

    Minister of Children and Families

    Angie Durden joined the staff at Wieuca Road Baptist Church as Minister of Children and Families in September of 2015. Angie has served in various roles in preschool/children positions in Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, and Texas. She is a native Texan and graduated from Texas Tech University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is passionate about helping children learn about Jesus and developing an incredible place for children to learn.

    Angie and her husband Glenn have two children, West and Jewels. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, walking, and exploring new antique stores.


    Bryan Franklin

    Ministry Intern

    Bryan Franklin serves as one of the interns on Wieuca's staff. He is currently working with our children and youth music programs.

    Bryan grew up in Swannanoa, NC, just outside of Asheville. His love for music and worship developed in a small Baptist church, as he was sitting beside his grandfather. Bryan received his degree in church music from Appalachian State University and furthered his training at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. He has an extensive background in music, has sung bass and baritone, and has performed with opera companies across the country. His favorite piece to date was his role as Elijah, in Mendelsohn's oratorio, Elijah.

    Bryan and his wife, Dudley, are Wieuca members and reside in the Peachtree Hills community, with their four-year-old twins, Celia and Nora, and their 18-month-old, Emmaline. Dudley is on staff at Buckhead Christian Ministry.


    Andrew Gee

    Pastoral Counselor

     

    Amy Hampton

    Assistant to Day School

    Ronda Harvey

    Communications Coordinator

    Ronda Harvey oversees the communications for Wieuca Road Baptist Church. Using the website, posters, printed materials, ad monitors and @Wieuca Newsletter, our goal is to make certain the congregation is completely informed and connected. Ronda has served in this position previously at her former church, Calvary Christian Fellowship from 2002-2005. She also has executive administrative assistant experience which adds to her passion to assist leaders, deacons and elders where they can use her. She attended The Art Institute in Nashville for web and graphic design. She is very passionate about connecting people, helping others be their best and being creative. She's been married to her husband David since 2003 and has a son Seth that was born in 2009 and another son, Lucas, born in 2011.


    Laurel Harrell

    Pianist


    Kathy Hutchens

    Music Assistant

    Pam Jernigan

    Administrative / Assistant to Pastor

    Pam Jernigan has worked at Wieuca since September 1998. She assists the Pastor as well as the other Ministers on staff, handles any calendar items, keeps the computer information updated in membership, and Sunday school records. Pam and her husband, Ken, joined Wieuca in 1986 and raised 3 children here.

    One of her favorite Bible verses is:

    Psalm 118:24: "This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it."

    Yu Kim

    Administrative Coordinator



    Lisa Lamar

    Facilities Care


    Taylor Mason

    Youth Ministry Leader

    Taylor hails from Newport News, Virginia. Active in his home church and a leader for Young Life, Taylor brings a wide variety of related ministry activities to his task at Wieuca. A musician who can play drums, guitar, and piano, he has served as a worship leader in several settings. In his ministry with youth, he has been teacher, counselor, and role model. Active in sports, he has been instructor and coach in clinics and camps. A graduate of James Madison University, he majored in religion and minored in classical studies and music. He recently began his seminary education and training at McAfee.
    Email: TMason@Wieuca.org

    Sallie Mathis

    Facilities Care


    Joel Mills

    Director of Activities

    Joel Mills is Wieuca’s director of activities, Camp Wieuca, and After School. He also coordinates Wieuca Hoops, the church's basketball leagues for children and adults throughout the season, as well as church-wide social events. Joel is a native of Spartanburg, SC, and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina at Spartanburg.

    Joel is a graduate of the McAfee School of Theology where he earned a Masters of Divinity degree. He has been on staff with Wieuca for nearly ten years now, and has directed the program since 2003. Joel is an avid UNC basketball fan and enjoys watching Braves games at Turner Field.

    Jane Vlahos

    Day School Director

    Jane Vlahos joined the staff of Wieuca Road Baptist Church in January 2002 and serves as the Director of the Day School. She has been working with young children for more than 25 years. Jane holds a BA degree from Hofstra University in Speech and Language Pathology and attended Hofstra’s MA program of Special Education. She has a genuine love and passion for working with children and their families.

    Jane is married for 31 years and has one son who recently graduated college. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking ,reading and volunteering at church.

    Carolyn Watford

    Financial Controller

    Carolyn Watford joined the staff of Wieuca on June 1, 1992. Carolyn is the daughter of a retired Baptist pastor and a retired school teacher. After attending Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton, Georgia, she married her childhood sweetheart, Bobby. They have been married 45 years and they have a son, a daughter, and three wonderful grandchildren.

    In her position as Financial Controller, she handles finances, which includes Accounts Payable, Payroll, Contributions and the General Ledger for the church, Day School, Camp Wieuca and the After-School program.

    One of her many favorite Bible verses is Psalm 121: 1-2

    “I will lift up mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord…”