Staff
PASTOR: SCOTT FERGUSON
Scott has been pastor of Westview Baptist Church since July 2001 Prior to becoming our pastor, he served the Thomasville Baptist Church in Thomasville, Alabama as the Associate Pastor for Discipleship and Evangelism. Reaching people with the gospel of Jesus Christ and seeing them discipled into fully devoted followers of Christ, along with missions remain Scott's passions.
Scott is a graduate of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. He was a practicing veterinarian in Tennessee and Georgia for almost five years. During his days in veterinary practice, he knew that God was calling him to ministry in the local church. Resigning from his veterinary position in 1996, he enrolled in a "one of a kind" seminary-internship program developed by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and Lakeview Baptist Church in Auburn, Alabama, his home church. For three years, Scott served as a full-time staff member while pursuing his Master of Divinity degree.
Scott has been married to the world's greatest wife, Jennifer, since 1990. God has blessed them with six great kids: Justin (born in 1993), Tyler ('94) ,Kaleigh ('97), Allyson ('99), Graham ('01), and Camdyn ('03). Other than time together, the family enjoys hanging out with friends and almost all sports.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR STUDENTS: SHANE NEWTON
Shane Newton is our Minister to Students. Shane and his wife Anna have two children named Britany and Dylan. Shane was saved at the age of 10 and called to the gospel ministry in 1997. God has called him and gave him a heart for students. He loves to see teenagers sell out and live for God. Shane challenges the students to be real, and live for Jesus 24/7. He challenges them to make reading God's Word, praying, being part of a church family, and sharing your faith to be top priorities. God has gifted Shane in discipleship and he desires to let discipleship play a major role in seeing students grow in Christ. Shane loves to have fun and you never know what crazy things he will do. He loves having fun, but He understands that there has to be time to get serious and focus on God. Shane's heart is to reach students and live his life as an example before them. Shane joined WBC in August 2005.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR SENIOR ADULTS: LARRY JACKSON
ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP AND MISSIONS: JOHNNY WARREN
MINISTER OF MUSIC: ROGER McLAIN
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S & PRESCHOOL MINISTRIES: DONNA SIMMONS
Donna joined the staff of WBC in Sept, 2003 as Director of Preschool and Children's Ministries. Donna previously worked at SouthTrust Bank for 22 years. She has worked with children in the areas of Choir, Nursery, and Sunday School for several years. She taught 5th and 6th grade SS for four years and served as a Division Director for Children's SS for three years. Donna has been married to her best friend and biggest supporter, Scott Simmons for 26 years. God has blessed them with two wonderful sons, Brian (23) and Matthew (21). Brian is a graduate student at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas; he plans to go into Christian Counseling. Matt is a graduate student at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; he is a seminary intern at Lakeview Baptist Church in Auburn, AL. Donna has a passion for children and a passion for families. "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." Although it is primarily the parent's responsibility to teach their children about God, I am thankful for the opportunities that God gives the church to instill His values.
FINANCIAL/PASTORS SECRETARY: DEBRA JACKSON
Deb joined the staff at Deb joined the staff at Westview in 1992. She is married to Larry and they have two sons, Lance and Tanner. Lance and his wife, Traci, live in Dothan where he is an accountant. Tanner teaches at Opp Middle School and is living at home until his upcoming marriage in May to Brittany. Since Larry's "retirement" they enjoy quiet times at home especially on the front porch. Deb acknowledges that her job is a ministry opportunity. It is her desire to work with the Westview staff and church family to glorify God in all she does. It is her hope that in doing so others will be led into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.
CHURCH SECRETARY: JOAN WATLEY
CHURCH CUSTODIAN: PHILLIP JOHNSON