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.
Leadership
Leadership Staff
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
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
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
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
Pastor of Celebration en Español
- Graduate of Rio Grande Bible College.
- Married to Angie. Three children.
- At Celebration since 2019.
Nate Mattox
Missions Pastor
- Graduate of The Baptist College of Florida.
- Married to Brittany. Four children.
- At Celebration since 2024.
Natalie Thomas
Business Administrator
- Graduate of Florida A&M University
- Married to Angus. Two children.
- At Celebration since 2007.
Meet the Team
Neomi Aviles
Children's Director
Nola Cason
Student Girl's Ministry Director
Ben Carringer
Worship Ministry Assistant
Rachel David
Administrative Assistant
AubriAnne Dixon
After School/Summer Camp Assistant Director
Kelly Dixon
Database & Financial Administrator
Spencer Doster
Video Ministry Director
Becky Hadley
After School & Summer Camp Director
Brittony Henderson
Human Resources
Jimmie Horne
Maintenance Team Leader
DJ Johnston
Kinderschool Assistant Director
Katrina McMillan
Director of Communications
Jessica McNeil
Video Ministry Director
Sherrie Miller
Preschool Ministry Director
Kerrick Norton
Maintenance Team
Ray Petty
Accounts Payable
Aydana Quiva
Children's Ministry Assistant
Melanie Stowers
Kinderschool Registrar
Kinsley Treadwell
Sunday Morning Experience
Heather Vickers
Women's Ministry Director
