Staff Members

Welcome to Wieuca Road Baptist Church!

Below is information regarding the staff at Wieuca Road Baptist Church (WRBC), Camp Wieuca, and the Day School. Pastoral and administrative staff for WRBC are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

Pastoral Staff:

Rev. Tiffany Burch

College/Youth Intern and Camp Wieuca Counselor

Tiffany joined Camp Wieuca summer 2017 and then joined the Wieuca staff in August 2018. She was originally born in Miami, FL and graduated from Hawkinsville High School. She went to Augusta State University and graduated with a bachelors in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. She was ordained at Wieuca Road Baptist Church in January 2020 and is currently completing her Master's in Divinity at Mercer University with a certificate focus on spiritual care as well as a Master's in Clinical Mental Health. Tiffany has experience in working with youth and college age students for over ten years. She has a passion for the next generation and hopes to make a impact wherever she goes.
Tiffany's favorite Bible verse is Luke 12:48 "...From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked"
Email: TBurch@wieuca.org

Rev. Eddie Card

Minister of Pastoral Care

Rev. Eddie Card is a graduate of Samford University with a bachelor's degree in music education. He also received the Master of Church Music Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Since 1975, he previously served various churches throughout Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas. In March, 2019, he transitioned from his role as Minister of Music into Minister of Pastoral Care.

Eddie loves people, and desires to provide encouragement to the Wieuca family. He visits those who are in the hospital, nursing homes, as well as the home-bound. Eddie and his wife, Marcia, are the parents of Lauren (married to Rhett) and Lana (married to Jeff). They are blessed with three grandchildren: Stephen, MadiBeth, and Camden.
Email: ECard@Wieuca.org

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 2015. Angie previously served in various preschool/children positions throughout 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.
Email: ADurden@Wieuca.org

Dr. Barry Howard

Pastor

Dr. Howard serves as the Pastor at Wieuca Road Baptist Church (WRBC). His ministry objective is to encourage and equip WRBC for innovative and healthy practices that lead to effective ministry in the Buckhead/Atlanta area. Born in Anniston, AL, Dr. Barry has had a rich life of ministry. He received a Masters of Divinity in 1991 from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and then a Doctorate of Ministry in 1998 from Columbia Seminary. Dr. Howard most recently served as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL from 2005-2017. In recent years, he has served with the Center for Healthy Churches in training future pastors. Dr. Barry Howard has a beautiful wife named Amanda. His interests include golf, travel, and writing.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Email: BHoward@wieuca.org

Dr. Mark Wilbanks

Pastor Emeritus

Dr. Wilbanks previously served as Wieuca’s fifth senior pastor in February of 2012. Mark’s father, Oliver Wilbanks, was the Associate Pastor at WRBC from 1966 to 1982. Wieuca has 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 previously 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 three beautiful children: Cade, Ruthie, and Samuel.
Email: MWillbanks@wieuca.org

Church Administration:

Rachel Crews

Communications Director/Program Director for Camp Wieuca

Rachel joined Camp Wieuca as a Program Director in January 2019 and then became the Communications Director for Wieuca Road Baptist Church (WRBC) in August 2019. Rachel oversees the communications for WRBC by using the website, posters, printed materials, ad monitors, and @Wieuca Newsletter to help ensure the congregation and public stay both informed and connected to all of WRBC's activities and events.

Rachel's favorite Bible verse is Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen."
Email: RCrews@wieuca.org

Kathy Hutchens

Music Assistant

Email: KHutchens@wieuca.org

Oliver Jackson

Maintenance Director

Oliver joined Wieuca Road Baptist Church in September 2019 after previously working for the City of Refuge, where he served as the Facilities Director. Oliver has a variety of experiences that include culinary, administrative assistance, as well as facilities and maintenance management. He was born and raised in Atlanta, GA and is 1 of 13 kids. Oliver met his beautiful bride, April, in 5^th grade and they used to walk to school together. Oliver's family resides in Douglasville, GA with their three beautiful kids: Sierra Grace, Samiya Faith, and Oliver Jackson Jr. In Oliver's free time he loves to read, hangout with his family, and watch the Georgia Bulldogs.

Oliver's favorite bible passage is the "The Parable of the Lost Sheep" (Luke 15:1-7)
Email: OJackson@wieuca.org

Pam Jernigan

Administrative / Assistant to Pastor

Pam joined the Wieuca staff in September 1998. She duties include assisting the Pastor as well as the other Ministers on staff, overseeing any calendar items, and updating both membership details and Sunday school records online. Pam and her husband, Ken, joined Wieuca in 1986 and raised 3 children in the church
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."

Email: PJernigan@Wieuca.org

Carolyn Watford

Financial Controller

Carolyn joined the Wieuca staff in 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 for over 45 years and they have a son, a daughter, and three wonderful grandchildren.

Carolyn's responsibilities as the Financial Controller includes handling finances for Wieuca Road Baptist Church, Camp Wieuca, and the Day School. This includes accounts payable, payroll, contributions, and the general ledger for each organization.

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…”

Email: CWatford@Wieuca.org

Camp Wieuca (After School & Summer Camp Programs):

Joel Mills

Director of Activities

Joel Mills is Director of Activities for Wieuca Road Baptist Church and Camp Wieuca since 2003. 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 graduated from the McAfee School of Theology where he earned a Masters of Divinity degree. Joel is an avid UNC basketball fan and enjoys watching Braves baseball team.
Email: JMills@wieuca.org

Colleen Beall

Camp Wieuca Assistant

Colleen Beall is the Assistant Director of Activities and Camp Wieuca since 2009. Colleen previously 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

Day School:

Jane Vlahos

Day School Director

Jane Vlahos joined the staff of Wieuca Road Baptist Church in January 2002 and currently serves as the Director of the Day School. She has worked with young children for over 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.

Email: JVlahos@Wieuca.org

Maria Zepeda

Director Assistant/Curriculum Specialist

Maria is originally from Mexico City, Mexico. She grew up in Poughkeepsie, New York and in Toronto, Canada. She has a BS in International Relations and is a certified ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher for children and adults. Maria has worked with children and families for more than 20 years as both a teacher and an English Coordinator in Mexico City, and Guadalajara in Mexico. She started her teaching career as an elementary school teacher and found her passion as an Early Childhood teacher working for the American School Foundation of Guadalajara, Mexico.

Maria joined the Wieuca Day School in 2006 as a 3-year-old teacher in the Preschool program and then began teaching Pre-K in 2014. As of 2020, Maria works as the Day School's Director Assistant/Curriculum Specialist.

Email: MZepeda@wieuca.org

Deidre Simmons

Administrative Coordinator

Deidre joined the Wieuca Day School in October 2018. Deidre is a proud graduate of Tuskegee University and has a degree in Social Work. Prior to coming to Wieuca, she worked as a Preschool Teacher and an After School teacher. Deidre enjoys working with children of all ages. Before becoming a teacher, she was a juvenile probation officer with the State of Georgia for several years. During her time as a probation officer, she became the first school-based officer in Athens-Clark County and started a prevention initiative. In Deidre's free time, she enjoys being a mentor, dancing, playing a sport, and spending time with her family and friends.
Email: DSimmons@wieuca.org