Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Stuart Davidson

Senior Pastor

Stuart came to Eastern Shore Baptist Church in January 2010. He is a graduate of Samford University. He possesses a master’s degree and a doctoral degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Stuart has been married to his wife and high school sweetheart, Angela, for over 20 years. They have three sons: Jay, Jack, and Jett. Stuart is a passionate advocate for orphans. He loves preaching, teaching, and sharing Christ.

Josh Raybon

Associate Pastor, Youth and Education

Josh joined the ESBC staff in 2013. Josh graduated from Mississippi State University in 2006 with a degree in political science and from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2012 with a Masters in Christian Education. Josh met his wife, Candace, in high school and the two of them have been married since 2008. Josh and Candace have two children, Smith and Daylee Grace. 

Chris Turner

Worship Pastor

Chris has lead worship for over 25 years in Louisiana, Texas, Florida and now Alabama. He is a Louisiana native and a graduate of Louisiana College (LCU). Chris also has a master’s in Music Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and Patti have been married for 25 years and have three adult children: two sons Caleb and Ryan, and a daughter, Payton. Chris joined the staff of ESBC in 2022. 

LeAnn Gentry

Children's Director

LeAnn Gentry has worked in ministry for over 35 years, in both volunteer and staff roles, and has been with ESBC since  Spring 2021. 
LeAnn is passionate about children and their families and makes it her mission to include them in the life of the multi-generational church. She believes every child needs and deserves to be seen, heard and adored by safe, caring adults.

Bryant Thompson

Facilities Manager and Mission Coordinator

Bryant has been on staff at Eastern Shore Baptist Church since March of 1998. He and his wife, Donna, joined the church in May of 1995. He has taught Life Group classes in the both Youth and Adult Men's classes. Bryant is the Facilities Manager and Missions Coordinator for ESBC. 

Bill Browning

Director Senior Adult Ministries 

Bill and his wife Sylvia joined ESBC in May of 2016. Bill has served as a leader in the Men's Fellowship, taught VBS, worked with Awana, sang in the choir, and worked with the local Cowboy Church Oregon. Bill’s education is from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana, and Eastern Oregon State University in La Grande, Oregon. Bill and Sylvia have five children and nine grandchildren. 

Becky Jones

Pastoral Secretary 

Becky and her husband, Larry, have lived on the eastern shore for over 40 years and have two daughters and two grandchildren. Becky began serving the congregation of Eastern Shore Baptist Church on February 15, 1990. She enjoys being part of ESBC’s growing and serving body of believers.  

Erin Moss

Church Accountant 

 Erin has two children, Charles and Tori, and has been married to her husband, Donnie for 17 years. The Moss family joined Eastern Shore Baptist in February of 2021, and she joined our staff in August of 2022. She has an accounting degree and has worked in accounting since 2008. Erin loves the opportunity to serve our congregation and the chance to get to know people in the church. 

Linda Carlson

Eastern Shore Preschool Director

Linda has worked in the Eastern Shore Preschool Ministry since 2005. She and her husband live on the Eastern Shore with their three daughters. Linda attended the University of Mobile. She loves the Eastern Shore Preschool families and is proud to play a role in its leadership team.   

Tracie Strickland

Music Ministry Assistant

 

Heather Gray

Nursery Coordinator

 

Kristen Kammer-Hattox

Media Coordinator