OUR STAFF

Pulpit Minister — Rick Whittle
Rick is married to Barbara and they have two children Eric and Erin.  Rick has been in fulltime ministry since 2002 as the pulpit minister of the Spanish Fort Church.  Before coming to Spanish Fort he worked in Christian education for over 22 years as an administrator and coach.  Also during that time he has worked as a part time youth minister.  He has spoken at a number of youth camps and has been a speaker at several Bible Lectureships.  His spare time is spent fishing, watching college football, and spending time with his wonderful family.  Rick loves working closely with the leadership and ministry staff of the Spanish Fort church helping us to realize the vision for the people of this community.

Youth and Family Minister — Andrew Jenkins
Andrew is married to Kadee. Andrew says that she is the greatest asset to his ministry and always very supportive. Andrew has been around ministry his entire life, learning from every minister in the Jenkins family. He has been in fulltime youth ministry for 3 years. Andrew began his work here at Spanish Fort in January 2011. Before entering into fulltime ministry, he worked with the church in Hamilton, AL for 3 summers. Andrew attended Freed-Hardeman University where he graduated with a BS in Bible. Andrew’s spare time is spent playing any sport, hiking, watching college football, and making his wife smile. Andrew is excited about the wonderful opportunities that the Lord presents this church with daily to make an impact.

Church Secretary – Cheryl Whatley
Cheryl Whatley was born and raised in Spanish Fort, Alabama.  She and her family are charter members of the church in Spanish Fort.  She has a 18 year old daughter and has worked for the church as the Administrative Assistant since 2002.  She has been a Sunday school teacher for many years and is actively involved in Relay For Life as Survivor Development Chairman.  In her free time, she enjoys scrapbooking, working in the yard and spending time with family.