staff :: pastor | music & youth | secretary | custodian

Pastor :: Ray McDonald Pastor Ray and his wife, Madge, came to East Sedalia Baptist Church in September of 2007. They have three grown children: Jonathan (married to Gauhara), Nicole, and Joshua. They also have one granddaughter, Jasmine. Place of Birth: Boston, MA Education: Graduate of the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple. (NIV) click here for additional biographical information

Minister of Music and Youth :: Jerry Michael Jerry joined East in September of 2005 as the Minister of Music and Youth. He has been married to wife, Jamey, for thirteen years and they have two young children: Kale (age 6), and Kadynce (age 3). Place of Birth: Mexico, MO Education: BS in Christian Ministries, Christian Theatre, and English from Hannibal-LaGrange College; also has done MS work in Christian Education, Counseling, and Church Music from the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Favorite Bible Verse: James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. (NIV)

Secretary :: Chris Stowe Chris became secretary of ESBC in April of 2008. She is married to husband, John, whom she first met in High School in Lawton, OK. They have been married for twenty-three years and are the parents of three sons: Matt, Mike, and Christopher. Place of Birth: New Hampshire, but raised in Oklahoma Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline. (NIV)

Custodian :: David Bergman David has served as custodian at East since November of 2006. He and wife, Jeanie, have been married for 42 years and have three grown children: Barbara (Married to Donald Drake), David (married to Kelley), and Michael. They also have five grandchildren: Benjamin, Kirstin, Natalie, Jacob, and Evan. Place of Birth: Salem, MO Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (NIV)