Leadership

Shaun has been married to Tara for 23 years and they have six children.   Called to ministry while still in high school Shaun has over twenty years of experience in ministry and preaching.  His love for others and his heart for counseling makes connecting with people one of the greatest joys in ministry.

Michael  has been married to Melinda for 12 years and they have two daughters, Kayton and Willow. God opened his eyes to believe the gospel at 16, thus starting a lifelong journey serving the church, he has over 15 years of experience in ministry. His passion for music and tendency toward compulsive hobbies keep life interesting, but equipping the church to be healthy and effective for the gospel remains his greatest joy in ministry.

Tom became a Christian while serving in the US Navy and was discipled by the Navigators, a discipleship ministry with which he is still involved. After his military service, he attended Bible college and seminary and served in Germany as a missionary for 10 years. After returning to the US, Tom has been involved in his local church, done construction work, taught some Bible and German classes at the College of the Ozarks, while continuing his education at Midwestern Seminary. He currently takes several trips a year to Malawi, Africa to train pastors. Tom and his wife, Gabi, have been married for 33 years and have raised 4 sons.

Lane has followed Jesus Christ for over 50 years and all those years right here in Golden Baptist Church.  Married to Gail Shumaker for over 34 years.  Three adult children and six grandsons.  Lane was ordained as a deacon in 1998 and has taught Sunday School for all ages youngsters to adults.    Lane loves the process of weekly one on one discipleship and seeing lives transformed.  

Trevor has been part of Golden Baptist his entire life, rooted in this congregation from the beginning. He is married to Ashley and they have one son. His lifelong investment in this church reflects a love for this body and a commitment to seeing it flourish.