Nathan & Jennie Mayes
EXECUTIVE PASTOR
Nathan and Jennie love serving in the local church and have done so since they first met at a Christian college in Missouri. They have four beautiful children and a goldendoodle named Ashlyn. They believe that the two most important things in life are to love God and to love people. Their journey in God has included many highs and lows and has been marked forever by adoption. They are excited to serve together at LifeCoast church to gather as a family, to grow in Christ, and to continue to go and make disciples!
Brian & Jeanette Kingsley
LEAD PASTOR
Brian received his Bible education from Liberty University as he became a Chaplain in the US Army National Guard. Brian is now the Lead Pastor at Lifecoast Church and is passionate about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Brian & Jeanette have two children named Frank and Gracie.
Mike & Holly Wehde
FOUNDING PASTORS
Mike and Holly have a vision to see revival happen, brokenness healed, and the lost come to know Jesus’ love. They believe the kingdom of God will be advanced through family and community impact. They have their Biblical training through Dallas Theological Seminary + Miami Christian College. They have 5 kids and are also a Mumsie and Papa to grandkids!
Jeff & Stacy Barksdale
Pastor of Discipleship & Spiritual Development
Jeff & Stacy love to lead people toward better understanding of the Word of God. Jeff received his Bible training through the National Bible College. Stacy has a heart to walk with women as the heartbeat of every home. she loves to point them toward The Word and The Savior as the source for truth and faith. Jeff & Stacy have been happily married since 1986, they have five grown up children and many grandchildren.
Mel (MaryEllen) Sylvia
Lifecoast Kids Director
Mel and her Husband Gary have been happily married since 1989, they have 2 grown children. Mel is “all about the kids!” she comes to Lifecoast from Massachusetts where she was the School Age Director for the Old Colony YMCA.
Nathan & Leah Palmer
Encounter Pastor (Student Ministries)
Nate & Leah have been married since 2022 and have served at Lifecoast as our Encounter Leaders since 2023. Nate works full time as a Biologist for the Army Core of Engineers and has served in youth ministry for 7 years. Both Leah and Nate have an amazing passion to see the lives of students transformed through a relationship with Jesus.
Leo & Cori Salgado
Worship Leader & Executive Assistant
Leo and Cori have been married since 2006 and began attending Lifecoast that same year. They have been a part of our Church family and have served as volunteers since our very beginning and it is a true blessing to have them on the Lifecoast Lead Team.
Savannah Wehde
Director of Marketing
Savannah and her husband Dakota have been married since 2016 and have two beautiful boys. Savannah has a passion to share the love of Jesus with our community through social media and marketing. They are a talented and fun part of the Lifecoast Family.
Meet The Lifecoast Elders
Dave & Michele Blackwell Scott “Jeff” Howell Jim Landacre