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Donnie is a life-long resident of both Fayette and Jessamine Counties in Kentucky. A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Church Music, he has served in ministry for most of his adult life. In 2015 he completed ministerial studies in connection with Kentucky Baptist Convention and Dr. Derek Coleman and was ordained
Donnie is a life-long resident of both Fayette and Jessamine Counties in Kentucky. A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Church Music, he has served in ministry for most of his adult life. In 2015 he completed ministerial studies in connection with Kentucky Baptist Convention and Dr. Derek Coleman and was ordained into pastoral ministry. Within weeks of being ordained, he found himself serving as pastor of another local church. Donnie was called back to Gardenside Baptist Church in 2018 for a second time as Minister of Praise and Worship. In 2020, he was chosen to be the Senior Pastor by Gardenside Baptist Church.
MEET THE WHITE FAMILY –Donnie’s wife Vicki works as a billing and coding specialist with Baptist Health. Married for 36 years, these childhood sweethearts have three grown children and five lovely grandchildren.
Jude serves as our minister of youth and outreach. Jude is from Grand Isle, Louisiana.
He has been involved in ministry from an early age and served in his home church. God called him into ministry at 17 but he did not answer that call until he was 28. He and his wife both have been serving in
ministry since before they were married. The
Jude serves as our minister of youth and outreach. Jude is from Grand Isle, Louisiana.
He has been involved in ministry from an early age and served in his home church. God called him into ministry at 17 but he did not answer that call until he was 28. He and his wife both have been serving in
ministry since before they were married. They have been married 13 years They
have since served in Georgia, Louisiana, Illinois, and are now serving in Lexington, Kentucky.
Jude is currently working on his Bachelor's of Pastor Ministry at Clear Creek BBC. Jude is
married to Elizabeth, she teaches business at GRC High School in Clark County.
They have a son, Tobias, who is 6. They are excited to be serving at Gardenside Baptist Church in this season of life and look forward to seeing how God is going to use
them in the church and local community.
Rachel is our Administrative Assistant and Brandon is our IT Coordinator. Brandon and Rachel married 22 years ago and have 2 beautiful children, Faith and Brandon Jr.
Rachel served with Youth With A Mission Denver both as a student and on staff. She has been all over the United States, Mexico, England and Australia spreading the Gosp
Rachel is our Administrative Assistant and Brandon is our IT Coordinator. Brandon and Rachel married 22 years ago and have 2 beautiful children, Faith and Brandon Jr.
Rachel served with Youth With A Mission Denver both as a student and on staff. She has been all over the United States, Mexico, England and Australia spreading the Gospel.
Brandon has a degree in Biblical studies from Liberty University as well as studied for his Master of Divinity from the Master's Seminary.
This powerhouse team for the Lord is eager to reach the community and the world with the message of the love of God!
Steven is our Property Chairman. He works relentlessly to ensure that both our building and property are in impeccable condition. Steven is an irreplaceable volunteer and we are thankful for the many hours he spends here at GBC helping out!
Shirley is our pianist. A child prodigy on the piano, Shirley dazzles us with her talent each service. There isn't anything she can't play on the piano and in any style requested. God surely blessed GBC when He gave her to us!
Cade serves as our organist. This talented young man embraces the heart of worship through his gift of music. Cade is a student at UK studying Musical Performance. We are blessed to have him on our staff.
John and Mary have graciously volunteered to help out with our accounting department. Mary is our Church Treasurer and John is our Finance Committee Chairman. We are thankful and blessed to have them helping us in this area!
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