Leadership

Leadership Staff

Jesús Avilés <div>Student Pastor</div>

Jesús Avilés
Student Pastor

  • Graduate of Barry University and Florida International University.
  • Married to Monica. Six children.
  • At Celebration since 2020. Joined the staff in 2022.
Doug Bedgood <div bis_skin_checked="1">Pastor of Christian Living</div>

Doug Bedgood
Pastor of Christian Living

  • Graduate of the University of West Florida and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
  • Married to Jana. Two children, one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law.
  • At Celebration since 2008.
David Emmert <div>Lead Pastor</div>

David Emmert
Lead Pastor

  • Graduate of the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
  • Married to Pam. Two children, one son-in-law, and one daughter-in-law.
  • Served as a missionary for 10 years in Zambia and Ethiopia.
  • At Celebration since 2006.
Warren Halstrom <div>Worship Pastor</div>

Warren Halstrom
Worship Pastor

  • Graduate of Western Washington University and the University of British Columbia.
  • Former international recording artist
  • Married to Shelly. Four children, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and two grandsons
  • At Celebration since 2006
Tommy Hendricks <div bis_skin_checked="1">Family Pastor</div>

Tommy Hendricks
Family Pastor

  • Graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
  • Married to Jo. Seven children.
  • Served with the North American Mission Board.
  • At Celebration since 2006.
John Lizarazo <div bis_skin_checked="1">Pastor of Celebration en Español</div>

John Lizarazo
Pastor of Celebration en Español

  • Graduate of Rio Grande Bible College.
  • Married to Angie. Three children.
  • At Celebration since 2019.
Nate Mattox <div>Missions Pastor</div>

Nate Mattox
Missions Pastor

  • Graduate of The Baptist College of Florida.
  • Married to Brittany. Four children.
  • At Celebration since 2024.
Natalie Thomas <div bis_skin_checked="1">Business Administrator</div>

Natalie Thomas
Business Administrator

  • Graduate of Florida A&M University
  • Married to Angus. Two children.
  • At Celebration since 2007.

Meet the Team

Neomi Aviles <div>Children's Director</div>

Neomi Aviles
Children's Director

Yosmary Carrero <div bis_skin_checked="1">Missions Assistant</div>

Yosmary Carrero
Missions Assistant

Nola Cason <div>Student Girl's Ministry Director</div>

Nola Cason
Student Girl's Ministry Director

Ben Carringer <div>Worship Ministry Assistant</div>

Ben Carringer
Worship Ministry Assistant

Rachel David <div>Discipleship Assistant</div>

Rachel David
Discipleship Assistant

Kelly Dixon <div bis_skin_checked="1">CDM Accounts Receivable &amp;&nbsp;</div><div bis_skin_checked="1">Database Administrator</div>

Kelly Dixon
CDM Accounts Receivable & 
Database Administrator

Spencer Doster <div>Video Ministry Director</div>

Spencer Doster
Video Ministry Director

Becky Hadley <div bis_skin_checked="1">Interim After School &amp; Summer Camp Director</div>

Becky Hadley
Interim After School & Summer Camp Director

Brittony Henderson <div bis_skin_checked="1">Human Resources</div>

Brittony Henderson
Human Resources

Alena Hendricks<div>Kinderschool Director</div>

Alena Hendricks
Kinderschool Director

Jimmie Horne <div>Maintenance Team Leader</div>

Jimmie Horne
Maintenance Team Leader

Katrina McMillan <div bis_skin_checked="1">Communications</div>

Katrina McMillan
Communications

Jessica McNeil <div>Video Ministry Director</div>

Jessica McNeil
Video Ministry Director

Sherrie Miller <div bis_skin_checked="1">Preschool &amp; Child Care Coordinator</div>

Sherrie Miller
Preschool & Child Care Coordinator

Kerrick Norton <div>Maintenance Team</div>

Kerrick Norton
Maintenance Team

Ray Petty<br>Accounts Payable

Ray Petty
Accounts Payable

Kimberly Prutsman <div bis_skin_checked="1">Sunday Morning Experience</div>

Kimberly Prutsman
Sunday Morning Experience

Aydana Quiva <div>Children's Ministry Assistant</div>

Aydana Quiva
Children's Ministry Assistant

Melanie Stowers <div bis_skin_checked="1">Kinderschool Registrar</div>

Melanie Stowers
Kinderschool Registrar

Chari Wester <div bis_skin_checked="1">Connections Coordinator</div>

Chari Wester
Connections Coordinator