Meet Our Ministry Team


Zac Gardner
Zac Gardner Pastor zac@pbcopelika.org
Zac is from North Alabama and was called to serve as Pastor at Pepperell Baptist Church in July 2022. Zac is married to his best friend, Anna, and the Lord has blessed them with one son, Shepherd. Zac is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Theology from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He currently holds a M. Div. in Biblical Studies from NOBTS and a B.S. in Biology and secondary education from Athens State University. He has served previously as an associate pastor in north Alabama.
Mike Newman
Mike NewmanChurch Administrator mike@pbcopelika.org
Mike was born in Columbus, GA, and spent his early years in the rural community of Bleecker, AL, before his family moved to Opelika when he was 11. Mike is a graduate of Opelika High School and Auburn University. He owned and managed a pulp wood business for 40 years. He has also previously served as the Pastor at Pepperell Baptist for nine years and ten years at Grace Baptist in Valley, AL.
Josh Elliott
Josh ElliottAssociate Pastor of Family Discipleship josh@pbcopelika.org
Lisa Norton
Lisa NortonDirector of Music
Chris Elrod
Chris ElrodTechnology and Media Director