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    Wieuca Road Baptist Church

    Staff Members

    Welcome to the Church at Wieuca!

    Get to know the wonderful staff that make up Church at Wieuca, Camp Wieuca, and Wieuca Day School.
    *Staff are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

    Pastoral Staff:

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    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.







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    Angie Durden joined the staff for Church at Wieuca 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.



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    Dr. Howard serves as the Lead Pastor for Church at Wieuca. His ministry objective is to encourage and equip Church at Wieuca 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

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    David joined the Wieuca Staff in April of 2021. David assumed the responsibilities of Wieuca's Financial Controller.

    Email: DHuff@wieuca.org








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    Joshua (Josh) Speight joined the staff for Church at Wieuca as the Associate Pastor in February 2021. Josh previously served as Manager of Leadership Development for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Josh has a Master of Divinity - Theology from Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco, Texas as well as a Bachelor of Science - Chemistry from Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky. He is married to Rev. Rebecca (Becky) Caswell-Speight and they are proud parents of two daughters, Ainsley and Evelyn.


    http://www.wieuca.org/uploads/MarkWilbanks2019-4x4TitleBlank-01.pngDr. Wilbanks previously served as Wieuca’s fifth senior pastor in February of 2012. Mark’s father, Oliver Wilbanks, was the Associate Pastor for Church at Wieuca 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.


    Support Staff:

    http://www.wieuca.org/uploads/QuensonBeavers19-4x4TitleBorder-01.pngQuenson assists in maintaining and cleaning the building facilities at Church at Wieuca.












    http://www.wieuca.org/uploads/OliviaChapesPasIntPlaceholder-01.pngOlivia joined Wieuca staff in March of 2021. She is a dual degree student at Mercer University, pursuing her Masters in Divinity and Ph.D. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Having graduated from Auburn University in Spring of 2020, Olivia moved back to her home city of Atlanta,GA to pursue her graduate education. Outside of school and the church, she serves on a mental health outreach team at Voices for Georgia's Children, working to open conversations surrounding mental health in youth and adolescent communities.

    Email: Olivia.Leigh.Chapes@live.mercer.edu




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    Rachel joined Camp Wieuca as a Program Director in January 2019 and then became the Communications Coordinator for Church at Wieuca in August 2019. Rachel oversees the communications for the Church at Wieuca by using the website, posters, printed materials, ad monitors, and social media to help ensure the congregation and public stay both informed and connected to all of Church at Wieuca'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





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    Kathy assists the music director in preparations for worship services each week.
    Email: KHutchens@wieuca.org









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    Oliver joined the Church at Wieuca 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 5th 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



     

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    Victoria officially joined the Wieuca staff in the Fall of 2020 as the Student Intern and now works with our Youth and College students. She has previously worked as Wieuca's children's intern and at Camp Wieuca's After School and Summer Camp programs as both a counselor and worship director. She graduated in 2018 from Samford University with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion. Victoria is currently in her third year at McAfee School of Theology and plans to graduate with her Master of Divinity in May 2021. She is a native of Catherine, Alabama and worked at True Vine Evangelical Outreach Center and Brookwood Baptist Church both in Birmingham, Alabama. She recently published her first devotional book, "Read This If You're Discouraged: 31 Days of Encouragement".
    Email: VLawson@wieuca.org







    http://www.wieuca.org/uploads/SallieMathis2021-4x4TitleBorder-01.pngSallie assists in cleaning and maintaining the building facilities at Church at Wieuca.











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    Pam joined the Church at 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."

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    Steve oversees Church at Wieuca's landscaping.









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    After School and Summer Camp Programs

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    Joel Mills is Director of Activities for Church at Wieuca 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





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    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









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    Jane Vlahos joined the staff of Church at Wieuca 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






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