Ministry Staff
Richard N. Ergle, Pastor-Leader
Rick is a native of Gainesville and received undergraduate degrees from Santa Fe Community College and the University of Florida. He holds a Master's of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Bro. Rick has served as Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Petrolia, Texas and as the Church Planter Pastor of Four Corners Baptist Church in Metro Orlando. He has partnered with and sponsored new works with the North American Mission Board and the Florida Baptist Convention in Montana, Virginia, and Mexico. Bro. Rick with his wife Sandy, and their children, Brittany, Phillip, and Joshua, bring a wealth of gifts and experience in the area of missions and ministry. The Ergle Family has a passion for God and His glory and compassion for people of His creation! Please pray for grace as we seek to expand His Kingdom and exalt the Savior here at ELiam.
Brandon Denmark - Associate Pastor, Youth Minister
Brandon is a native of Keystone Heights and a graduate of Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville. He earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies with a Missions Concentration. His wife, Kandice, teaches elementary school at Hope Christian Academy. The Denmarks bring a passion for ministry to ELiam which will expand our capacity to reach today's youth with the power and person of the Word of God.
Mark Dykes - Music and Worship Ministry
Mark Dykes has been serving in the Music ministry at ELiam for more than 15 years. He and his wife, Nancy, have two children. Mark strives to combine traditional hymns with contemporary praise songs and various other worshipful choir specials with the goal of enhancing the worship experience. He directs the praise team, adult choir and coordinates with the others interested in the music ministry. His gifts and heart enable him to bring the congregation to the throne in worship and praise.
Rebekah Moore - Administration Assistant
Rebekah is serving in our Ministry Office. The ELiam family is blessed to have Rebekah on its team!
