Meet Our Elders
Meet Our Deacons
Shane Waters
Family
Married since 1995 to my high school sweetheart, Ashlie.
Two children Grace and Evan.
Education
Undergraduate from Campbell University.
Master of Divinity (M. Div.) from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Also studied at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary & Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando.
Background
Where were you born? Anchorage, Alaska
Where were you raised? Rocky Mount, N.C.
Church & date of your Conversion? Oakdale Baptist Church, November 1988
What is your occupation? Pastor of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church
How long at SGBC? I have been with SGBC since it started in August of 2003
Interests
Favorite Bible Book? Psalms
Favorite Bible verses? 1 Timothy 4:16 "Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers."
Favorite subject in school? Science/Literature
Play any sports in school? Football
Favorite Vacation spot? Castaway Cay
Favorite books read? Knowing God, Redemption Accomplished & Applied, Reformed Dogmatics, Communion with the Triune God, The Fountain of Life.
Favorite past time/hobby? Reading & spending time with my family
Philip Nichols
Background
- Where are you from? Satellite Beach, FL
- Church & Date of Conversion? First Baptist Church of Eau Gallie (FL), May, 1982
- What is your Occupation? Service Manager for Moore Electrical Contractors & Pastoral Assistant for SGBC elders
- When did you Join SGBC? January 2006
Interests
- Favorite Bible Book? All of 'em
- Favorite Bible verses? Psalm 27:13,14; 2 Samuel 22:31,32
- Favorite subject in school? Math and music
- Favorite Vacation spot? Mission trips
- Favorite books read? David McCollough's John Adams, George Will's The Leveling Wind, J. Alec Motyer's Isaiah commentary
- Favorite past time/hobby? reading, sports
Alexander Longacre
Family
- Married since 2009 to Diana
- 4 children: Abigail, Titus, Amelia & Benji
Background
- Where were you born? Murray Utah
- Where were you raised? Union, Kentucky
- When did you join SGBC? August 2018
Interests
- Favorite Bible Book? Hebrews/Isaiah
- Favorite Bible Verse? Philippians 3:7-11
- Church of your Conversion? Southeast Christian Church
- Favorite subject in school? Chemistry/History
- What is your occupation? Technical Support
- Favorite vacation spot? Anywhere with Mountains
- Favorite past time/hobby? Reading & Hiking
Scott Brown
Family
- Married since 2006 to Sarah
- Three children: Silas, Oliver & Lizzy
Educaction
- Bachelors in Accounting & Masters of Business Administration from University of North Florida
Background
- Where were you born & raised? Jacksonville, FL
- Church & date of your conversion? Ft. Caroline Baptist Church, 1997
- What is your occupation? Accountant
- When did you join SGBC? Since its start in 2003
Interests
- Favorite Bible book? Ecclesiastes & Philippians
- Favorite Bible verse? 1 Timothy 4:16
- Favorite subject in school? Calculus
- Favorite books read? Desiring God, Reforming Marriage
- Favorite past time/hobby? family & playing music
Mark Gray
Family
- Married since 1987 to Karen
- 4 children: Mark Stephen, Matthew, Katherine, John
Background
- Where were you born? Charlotte, NC
- Where were you raised? Jacksonville, FL
- Church & Date of Conversion? First Baptist Church, June 1972
- When did you join SGBC? April, 2013
Interests
- Favorite Bible Book? 1 Thessalonians
- Favorite Bible Verse? Psalm 124:8
- What is your occupation? Engineer (on sabbatical)
- Favorite past time/hobby? Everything
Sean Moltmaker
Family
- Married since 2014 to Julia
- 2 children: Kate and Joseph
Background
- Where were you born? Green Cove Springs, FL
- Where were you raised? Green Cove Springs, FL
- When did you join SGBC? December 2013
Interests
- Favorite Bible Book? Exodus & Matthew
- Favorite Bible Verse? Exodus 33 & 34
- Church of your Conversion? Russell Baptist Chruch in Green Cove Springs
- Favorite subject in school? Science
- What is your occupation? Registered Nurse
- Favorite vacation spot? Fort Wilderness Disney Campground
- Favorite past time/hobby? family time
Nick Rudd
Family
- Married since 2014 to Kirsten
- 4 children: Brentlee, Abby Kate, Lily Jane & Judson
Background
- Where were you born? Waycross, GA
- Where were you raised? Waycross, GA
- When did you join SGBC? August 2018
Interests
- Favorite Bible Book? Proverbs
- Favorite Bible Verse? Philippians 4:6-7
- Church of your Conversion? Emmanuel Baptist Church, Blackshear GA
- Favorite subject in school? History
- What is your occupation? Accountant
- Favorite vacation spot? St. Augustine
- Favorite past time/hobby? Need to find one!!
