Meet Our Staff
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David O'Dell, Pastor
Stephen Yates, Associate Pastor Students & Young Adults
Jonathan Shaw, Associate Pastor Music & Worship
David was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. David loves to preach expositorily through the Word of God each week to the wonderful people of Second Baptist Jacksonville! He is a graduate of Arkansas State University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Second Baptist Jacksonville is the third church where David has serve
David was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. David loves to preach expositorily through the Word of God each week to the wonderful people of Second Baptist Jacksonville! He is a graduate of Arkansas State University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Second Baptist Jacksonville is the third church where David has served as Pastor.
David is married to Heather and the Lord has blessed them with four wonderful children, Carter, Summer, Tilly and Story. He loves college football, hunting, and being with his family.
Fun Fact: David loves the Georgia Bulldogs (yes, we're shaking our heads too, lol)
Birthday: November 25
Wedding Anniversary: January 5
Work Anniversary: February 9
Jonathan Shaw, Associate Pastor Music & Worship
Stephen Yates, Associate Pastor Students & Young Adults
Jonathan Shaw, Associate Pastor Music & Worship
A native of Fayetteville, Georgia, Jonathan is passionate about seeing people worship and being transformed by being in God's presence. He is a graduate of Shorter College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Jonathan is married to Aleesa and they have one child, Abigail. He enjoys woodworking, music and spending time with family
A native of Fayetteville, Georgia, Jonathan is passionate about seeing people worship and being transformed by being in God's presence. He is a graduate of Shorter College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Jonathan is married to Aleesa and they have one child, Abigail. He enjoys woodworking, music and spending time with family.
Fun Fact: Jonathan is a student of Spanish and loves ministering in Latin America.
Birthday: November 12
Wedding Anniversary: January 8
Work Anniversary: September 13
Stephen Yates, Associate Pastor Students & Young Adults
Stephen Yates, Associate Pastor Students & Young Adults
Stephen Yates, Associate Pastor Students & Young Adults
Stephen is from Hope, Arkansas where he surrenderd to the gospel ministry at Unity Baptist Church. He is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University and soon to be graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has a passion for discipleship and teaching the Word of God.
He is newly married to his wife, Sarah, and they are the pr
Stephen is from Hope, Arkansas where he surrenderd to the gospel ministry at Unity Baptist Church. He is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University and soon to be graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has a passion for discipleship and teaching the Word of God.
He is newly married to his wife, Sarah, and they are the proud dog parents to a Beagle named Woody. Stephen loves being in the outdoors and is an unashamed Star Wars super-fan.
Fun Fact: Stephen has had the proud honor of marrying his cousin. (Ask him about it sometime, haha!)
Birthday: November 6
Wedding Anniversary: June 5
Work Anniversary: August 8
Lauren Dawejko, Preschool/Children’s Coordinator
Lisa Thomas, Administrative Assistant/Communications
Lisa Thomas, Administrative Assistant/Communications
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Lauren loves teaching children about the love and truth of Jesus Christ. She also enjoys ministering to mothers of young children, and helping them understand their purpose and as women in Christ. And she really likes silly songs and playing games with the kids! Lauren has a BA in History from Whitworth
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Lauren loves teaching children about the love and truth of Jesus Christ. She also enjoys ministering to mothers of young children, and helping them understand their purpose and as women in Christ. And she really likes silly songs and playing games with the kids! Lauren has a BA in History from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, and has an education certification for 1st-6th grade through University of Maryland Asia Campus.
Lauren is married to Ed and they have three children, Kaden, Noah and Zachary. She enjoys studying history, related to the Bible, reading, having coffee with friends, traveling and hiking.
Fun Fact: Lauren and her family have lived in 22 countries - wow!! (Ed is a US Air Force survival instructor!)
Birthday: September 17
Wedding Anniversary: October 11
Work Anniversary: March 14
Lisa Thomas, Administrative Assistant/Communications
Lisa Thomas, Administrative Assistant/Communications
Lisa Thomas, Administrative Assistant/Communications
Lisa was born and raised in Arkansas City, Arkansas. She loves to share the story of God's work at Second Baptist and to reach out to others with the gospel through communications.She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Monticello and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Lisa is married to Keith and she has two step chi
Lisa was born and raised in Arkansas City, Arkansas. She loves to share the story of God's work at Second Baptist and to reach out to others with the gospel through communications.She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Monticello and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Lisa is married to Keith and she has two step children, Olivia and Jameson, and two fabulous nephews, Johan and Liam. She enjoys crocheting, music, graphic design and spending time with family.
Fun Fact: Lisa served as a missionary in Poland and worked for the Arkansas Baptist News for 10 years.
Birthday: December 21
Marriage Anniversary: October 12
Work Anniversary: October 21
Mark Harmon, Building/Maintenance
Haley Wescott, Administrative Assistant
Mark Harmon, Building/Maintenance
Mark was born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio. Mark’s responsibilities include anything related to building and maintenance. From cleaning the building to drywalling to cooking meals, he can do just about anything. He is passionate about doing his very best at his job. He served in the US Army for 27 years - 5 years of active duty and 22 ye
Mark was born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio. Mark’s responsibilities include anything related to building and maintenance. From cleaning the building to drywalling to cooking meals, he can do just about anything. He is passionate about doing his very best at his job. He served in the US Army for 27 years - 5 years of active duty and 22 years in the National Guard.
Mark is married to Jody and they have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. His hobbies include deer hunting, camping, spending time with family and friends and decorating cakes.
Fun Fact: Mark is a master cake decorator and caterer. He and his family owned a bakery for many years.
Birthday: November 18
Wedding Anniversary: November 5
Work Anniversary: March 1
Marissa Hawkins, Park Coordinator
Haley Wescott, Administrative Assistant
Mark Harmon, Building/Maintenance
A native of California, Marissa and her husband, Brandon, live in Jacksonville. The couple has three boys, Caden, Maddux and Landon. Marissa is also a Kindergarten teacher in Jacksonville.
Fun fact: Marissa has run 12 marathons and 4 half marathons.
Birthday: coming soon
Wedding Anniversary: June 8
Work Anniversary: coming soon
Haley Wescott, Administrative Assistant
Haley Wescott, Administrative Assistant
Haley Wescott, Administrative Assistant
Haley was born and raised in East Dubuque, Illinois. She and her husband, Coleman, who is stationed at the Little Rock Air Force Base, have lived in Cabot for the last 10 years. The couple has three awesome kids, Clara, Samuel and Theodore. Haley is a social media/Instagram guru and worked for a food blogger for several years!
Fun fact: H
Haley was born and raised in East Dubuque, Illinois. She and her husband, Coleman, who is stationed at the Little Rock Air Force Base, have lived in Cabot for the last 10 years. The couple has three awesome kids, Clara, Samuel and Theodore. Haley is a social media/Instagram guru and worked for a food blogger for several years!
Fun fact: Haley and Coleman lived in Korea for two years and Clara was even born there! Haley loves to bake … cakes, cookies, cupcakes, pies - you name it!
Birthday: August 21
Marriage Anniversary: June 1
Work Anniversary: August 1