MEET OUR STAFF

Pastor
ROBERT CRUISE
Robert Cruise became our Pastor in 2016 after serving as our Youth Minister for 6 years. Robert and his wife Jennifer are blessed with 5 beautiful daughters: Emma, Katie, Alana, Hannah, and Laura Beth.
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My family truly has a passion to see people come to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ and discipling them to live an active life serving the Lord.
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Youth Leader
JOSH SMOTHERS
Josh Smothers became our Youth Leader in 2016 after serving voluntarily for several years. Josh and his wife Joellen are blessed with three children: Ava, Carter, and Drake.
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My goal is to reach, teach, mentor, and love the youth (and families) of our area though the guidance of Jesus Christ.
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If you need any assistance...
text/call: 256-503-3853
email: youth.newcanaanbaptistchurch@gmail.com

Children's Leader
CORY BROWN
Cory Brown became our Children's Leader in August 2018 after serving as our interim. Cory and his wife Emily are blessed to have four children: Jansen, Elijah, Kenzi and Keenan.
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Worship Leader
KRISTY OLDACRE
Kristy Oldacre became our Worship Leader in 2021 after serving voluntarily for several years. Kristy and her husband Doug are longtime members of our community and have served as educators and coaches in our local schools. They are blessed to have three children and several grandchildren.
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Secretary