At Eastmont Baptist Church, we follow the Bible’s pattern of leadership through pastors and deacons under Christ, the head of the church.
Pastors
Pastors (elders/overseers) lead by preaching God’s Word, shepherding the church, and providing spiritual oversight (Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:1–3; Ephesians 4:11–12).
Sam Sinclair
Lead Pastor
Sam Sinclair has served as Lead Pastor of Eastmont Baptist Church since the summer of 2025. He has a deep love for the local church and a strong desire to faithfully shepherd God’s people through the preaching of His Word.
Sam is a follower of Jesus, a devoted husband, and a father to two energetic boys. Born in Wellington, New Zealand, and raised in Prescott, Arizona, he came to faith in Christ at a young age through God’s grace and the faithful influence of his parents. By age twelve, he sensed a call to pastoral ministry.
He earned undergraduate degrees in Pastoral Ministries and History from Pensacola Christian College, followed by a Master’s in Biblical Languages and a Master of Divinity from Pensacola Theological Seminary. From 2017 to 2025, he served as pastor of Cloverleaf Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama.
In his free time, Sam enjoys playing the violin, drinking strong coffee, watching baseball, and studying biblical Greek and church history. Above all, his desire is to know Christ and to make Him known (Philippians 3:10).
Drew Wallen
Associate Pastor (Youth/Evangelism) [DV]
Drew serves with EBYOUTH, working primarily with middle and high school students. Before coming to faith, Drew was playing college football and pursuing sports broadcasting at Central Washington University. He was converted at the age of 20 through Fellowship of Christian Athletes, after which he graduated from CWU and went on to complete seminary at Liberty University in 2022. Drew is married to his wife, Hannah, whom he married in 2019, and together they have one daughter, Grace (1), with a second child expected in early 2026. Drew’s desire is to help students understand their Bibles and cherish Christ above everything else.
Serve the Lord at Eastmont
We are actively seeking for an associate pastor to oversee worship and administration. Please apply by submitting a resume, preaching sample, and music sample to [email protected].
Deacons
Deacons serve by meeting practical needs and supporting the ministry of the Word, helping to preserve unity (Acts 6:1–7; 1 Timothy 3:8–13).
- Dennis Harper
- Gary Davis
- Geoff Gatewood
- Ron Lee
- Alan Hunter
- Noel Adkins
- Ryan West
- Adolfo Martinez
- Juan Sanchez
- Jorge Velazquez
- Amador Vega
Ministry/Support Staff
Our support staff assist in the day-to-day ministry of the church, ensuring that all things are done with order and care (1 Corinthians 14:40). Together, each role contributes to building up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:15–16).
Suzi Jenkins
Church Secretary
Suzi serves Eastmont Baptist Church as the Church Secretary, a role she has held since August 2025. Originally from California, she came to faith in Christ at age 5 and has a heart for serving the church family. She especially enjoys greeting people and helping members in any way she can. Outside of church, Suzi enjoys spending time with her family and pursuing photography. A verse that shapes her life and ministry is Jeremiah 29:11, which reminds her that God has a plan for her life and a future filled with hope.
Juan Sanchez
Head Custodian
Juan Sanchez has faithfully served as our Head Custodian since 2014, and we are grateful for the care and excellence he brings to his work every day. Juan moved to the United States 25 years ago and came to faith in Christ in 2000. He has been married to his wife, Sandra, and together they have a son, Andrew, who is 25. Juan truly loves his job and sees his work as a way to serve the Lord and our church family. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors fishing and hiking. We are thankful for Juan’s dedication, joyful spirit, and long-standing commitment to our church.
Jose Manuel Cano
Spanish Language Ministry
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Rachel Sinclair
Children’s Ministry Director
Rachel serves Eastmont Baptist Church as the Children’s Ministry Director and has a deep love for helping children come to know Christ. She trusted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the age of eight, and since that time Matthew 5:16 has shaped her life and ministry: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Raised in Ohio, she later spent nineteen years in the deep South, where she attended college and taught both elementary and college courses. She is married to her husband, Sam, and together they have two children, Timothy and Titus. As a family, they enjoy outdoor activities, reading good books, traveling, and going on adventures. She has a heart for children and is passionate about faithfully teaching them who God is from the pages of Scripture, believing that children’s ministry plays a vital role in fulfilling the Great Commission by pointing young hearts to Christ.