Wright Baptist Church - Fort Walton Beach, FL: Staff & Leadership

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Lead Pastor We are in a time of transition as regards the position of lead pastor. Dr. Jeremy Gates has retired after seven years of faithful service to our church and we are excited for what God has for the whole Gates family in the coming days. Join us in prayer as we seek God’s will for Wright Baptist Church. We believe God has a plan, and we want to use His!
Wes Ratliff Worship Pastor wes.ratliff@wrightbaptist.org Wes Ratliff has been the Worship Pastor/Worship Leader of Wright Baptist Church since 1997. This ministry exists to lead people to love the Lord with all their heart, mind, and strength, and to express that love in personal and corporate worship. Andrew Saludez Children & Families Pastor andrew.saludez@wrightbaptist.org Andrew has been our Children and Families Pastor since January 2020. He believes that the gospel is best understood through relationships, and that kids become what they most often witness.			Sam Hays Interim Lead & Youth Pastor sam.hays@wrightbaptist.org Sam is our Student Pastor. His additional titles include husband, father, coffee enthusiast, and armchair philosopher. He is passionate about stories and would love to trade some over a cup of coffee!
Sandy Fourman Church Administrator sandy.fourman@wrightbaptist.org Sandy Fourman has been our Church Administrator since 2001. Her ministry is a combination of different facets of the business side of our church.
Jennifer Mathis Administrative Assistant to Senior Pastor jennifer.mathis@wrightbaptist.org Jennifer Mathis has been the Administrative Assistant to Pastor Jeremy Gates since November 2013. She is the first person you speak to when you call the church office. She creates our bulletin each week along with our Guest Bags, and she also schedules our First Impression team weekly.			Rick Kalla Facilities Manager rick.kalla@wrightbaptist.org Rick Kalla has been the Facilities Manager since 1997. He and his his wife, Sue have been church members since 1989.