Barry Edwards, Lead Pastor
Barry was born in Salem, Missouri. He became a follower of Jesus at an early age and was baptized in Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Salem. Raised by strong Christian parents, he felt God’s call to preach and was licensed by his home church while in high school. He attended Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri earning degrees in mathematics and religious studies.
After graduating, he began teaching high school math here in Warsaw. During his 25 years of teaching he also served as interim pastor for several local churches. In 1986 he married Kathryn Stone of Lincoln, Missouri and they have two sons, Spenser and Myles. Barry enjoys sports, particularly baseball, basketball, table tennis, and tennis. He enjoys a variety of music styles and plays the guitar. His passion is sharing God’s Word in a way that engages people, and helps them to see how it is relevant to their everyday lives.
Jason Brown, Minsiter of Music and Media
Jason began serving as Minister of music and media in March, 2015. He makes it his aim to help God’s people behold the glory of Jesus through Scripturally informed Gospel-centered music.
Jason completed his undergraduate at Southwest Baptist University and his Master of Arts in Church Music from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
David Mifflin, Associate Pastor
David has been in ministry since 1981 early on serving as Minister of Youth and Education. He served 14 years as pastor of Chilhowee Baptist Church, and before joining us on staff served the past years as our local Director of Missions for Fellowship Baptist Association.
David is originally from Warrensburg, and graduated High School from Rock Port. He is a lifetime Baptist (even 9 months before he was born!). He received his BS degree in recreation from UCM (CMSU at the time). There he met his wife Elaine, a Texas native. He then earned his Masters in Religious Education from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Debbie Johnson, Church Administrator
Debbie is a great part of our staff here at Cedar Grove, and she keeps our office running smoothly! Those who come into the office for a visit will quickly notice here servant heart and pleasant spirit. She is a dedicated wife and mother. She and her husband Steve are wonderful parents to three young ladies. As parents, they have instilled in their children a love for the Lord and a passion to serve Him daily. She enjoys music and hearing her girls sing. A perfect day for Debbie might be a day at the lake with her family, enjoying the outdoors.
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