Senior Pastor, Stuart Davidson
251.626.5550

Educational Background
High School: Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery Alabama

College: Samford University in Birmingham Alabama. Graduated with a major in Religion and a minor in Speech Communication  

Seminary: Master of Arts in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Educational Ministry from NOBTS. 

Get To Know Me 
Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 5:16 which states "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Favorite Bible Character Other Than Jesus: Peter

Favorite Television Show: I have several:  Sportscenter, Man vs. Wild, Survivor Man, Lie To Me, House, Smallville, House Hunters International.  I also have several channels that I frequent: Discovery, Animal Planet, DIY, HGTV, ESPN.

Favorite Movie: Braveheart, Shawshank Redemption, The Matrix Trilogy, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Star Wars, Indiana Jones (the first three), The Book of Eli, Batman (Begins and Dark Knight).

Favorite Sport: Football and Basketball Favorite Team: The University of Alabama  

Last Book I Read: Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney by Lee Cockerel

Hobbies
I like to spend time with my family.  I love my wife and my boys.  I enjoy lifting weights  and spending time outdoors.  I enjoy playing video games, working on Apple computers, and playing with gadgets.  I love going on walks with my wife.  I enjoy going to the movies, writing, taking pictures and video.  

My Favorite Thing about ESBC 
May sound weird, but I love visiting the hospitals. It reminds me that we all need Jesus, and a simple prayer can mean so much to those that are hurting. I love sharing Christ with people.  I love baptizing people. We have a unique fellowship here and there is room for more.    

Minister of Music, Tony Higginbotham
251.626.5550 ext. 226

Educational Background
High School: Benjamin Russell High School, Alexander City, AL 1980

College: University of Mobile - 1987

Other: Master of Music - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - 1990

Get to Know Me:
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 37 : "Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and he will do this; He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn." 

Favorite Bible Character Other than Jesus: David

Favorite TV Shows: The Amazing Race, Survivor 

Favorite Movie: Rocky

Favorite Sport: BAMA Football

Last Book I Read: Radical by David Platt

Hobbies
Woodworking, gardening

Favorite Thing About ESBC
Watching the congregation holding hands and singing the benediction. 

Minister of Youth, Josh Raybon
251.626.5550

Educational Background
High School: Picayune Memorial High School

College: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in History

Seminary: Master of Arts in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Get To Know Me
My Favorite Bible Verse: I have tried to model my life and ministry around what Paul says in 1 Cor. 2:1-2 "And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified." 

Favorite Bible Character Other than Jesus: Abraham

Favorite Television Show: Too many! I watch any kind of televised sporting event. I also enjoy Duck Dynasty.

Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption, Braveheart, Gladiator, and the Star Wars franchise (minus Jar Jar Binks) are among my favorites. 

Favorite Sport: I love them all. Enjoy watching football (college and pro) the most. 

Favorite Team:  Mississippi State

Last Book I read: "Preach" by Mark Dever

Hobbies
I enjoy trying to keep up with my 1 year old son, Smith. I also try to find time to do anything competitive. I like to play golf, basketball, and ultimate frisbee. I also enjoy a video games, reading, and a good movie.  

Favorite Thing about ESBC: The desire of the church and leadership to model Acts 1:8 and take the Gospel to the uttermost parts of the world. 

Minister of Children, Joshua Sellers 
251.626.5550

Educational Background
High School: Monroe Academy in Monroeville, Alabama

College: University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences

Graduate: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY (currently pursuing a Master of Divinity)

Get to Know Me:
My Favorite Bible Verse: "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." 2 Corinthians 5:21

"Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls." 1 Peter 1:8-9. 

Favorite Bible Character other than Jesus: Joshua and Jeremiah

Favorite TV Shows: Sportscenter, America's Funniest Home Videos

Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Favorite Sport: College Football and Golf

Last Book I read: Biography of George Muller by Roger Steer

Hobbies
Golf, Fishing, Hunting, Reading

My Favorite Thing about ESBC
The church's desire to share the good news of Jesus. 
 

Facilities Manager, Bryant Thompson
251.626.9725 ext. 230

Educational Background
High School: Huffman High School

College: Auburn University

Get To Know Me
My Favorite Bible Verse: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

Favorite Bible Character Other than Jesus: Elisha

Favorite Television Show: Fox News

Favorite Sport: Fishing - all types

Favorite Team: Auburn

Hobbies
Fishing, diving, and traveling

Educational Background
High School: Harmony Grove High School, Benton, Arkansas, 1965

College: BS Degree, Arkansas Tech University, 1969; MS Degree, Colorado State University, 1977

Other: Attended Arkansas School of Law, Little Rock, AR, 1973

Get to Know Me
Your Favorite Bible Verse: John 15:7

Favorite Bible Character Other than Jesus: Peter - I can identify with his blundering ways, but admire his spirit and obedience.

Favorite TV Shows: Andy Griffith until Barney left; MASH

Favorite Movie: Secretariat

Favorite Sport: Football

Last Book I Read: Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

Hobbies
Fishing, Turkey Hunting, Camping, Motorcycling

Favorite Thing About ESBC
The warm welcoming spirit of the members. 

Nursery Coordinator, Kara McDavid
251.626.5550

Educational Background
High School: W. P. Davidson, 1993

College: BS Degree, University of South Alabama, 2001

Get to Know Me
Your Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

Favorite Bible Character Other than Jesus: Mary

Favorite TV Shows: American Idol, 19 Kids and Counting

Favorite Movie: The Cutting Edge

Favorite Sport: To Play - basketball, softball. To Watch - baseball. 

Last Book I Read: Love and Respect

Hobbies
Playing with my kids and using my cricut. 

Favorite Thing About ESBC
The smiles on the kids faces. 

Weekday Education Ministry Director,
Gail Gardner
251.626.7627

Educational Background
High School: J. U. Blacksher

College: Patrick Henry Junior College and Troy State

Get To Know Me
My Favorite Bible Verse: "Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is."  Jeremiah 17:7

Favorite Bible Character Other than Jesus: Ruth

Favorite Television Show: Magnum, P.I. and JAG and NCIS

Favorite Sport: College Baseball

Favorite Team: Troy Trojans

Hobbies
Reading Murder Mysteries and Historic Novels, Dining Out with friends, playing with my puppies

My Favorite Thing about ESBC
Christian Fellowship and Singing in the choir

Pastor's Secretary, Becky Jones
251.626.5550

Educational Background
High School: Provine High School, Jackson, MS

College: Faulkner State Community College

Get To Know Me
My Favorite Bible Verse:  "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." II Corinthians 12:9-10

Favorite Bible Character Other than Jesus: Barnabas

Favorite Television Show: Antique Road Show

Favorite Movie: The Wizard of Oz

Favorite Sport: Football

Favorite Team: Mississippi

Hobbies
I like to sew, read and garden

My Favorite Thing About ESBC
The people; people who genuinely show love to others. 

Financial Secretary, Ann Fisk
251.626.5550

Educational Background
Jacksonville State University, BS in Accounting

Get To Know Me
My Favorite Bible Verse:  "For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him will not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Favorite Bible Character Other than Jesus: Noah

Favorite Television Show: The Closer

Favorite Movie: The Way We Were

Favorite Sport: Competitive Swimming

Hobbies
Spending Time with my Grandson

My Favorite Thing About ESBC
The people who are kind, caring and great to work with.

Administrative Assistant, Terri Peacock
251.626.5550

Educational Background
Fairhope High School
Faulkner Community Junior College
Alabama and South Alabama

Get To Know Me
My Favorite Bible Verse:  "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

Favorite Bible Character Other than Jesus: Ruth

Favorite Television Show: Castle, America's Funniest Home Videos

Favorite Movie: Those based on true stories (Sound of Music, Remember the Titans, etc.)

Favorite Sport: I am only a sports spectator, but I enjoy watching Alabama football and Daphne football and soccer

Hobbies
Spending time with family, friends, and our dog, reading. 

My Favorite Thing About ESBC
Working together with great people in a fun and loving atmosphere while focusing on growing God's kingdom, praying and helping those in need.