Meet Our Team

  • Pastor Steve Webster and his wife Christa, along with their three children, Megan, Caleb, Caleb, and Isaiah, were led by God to join the family at First Baptist Church of Bushnell in 2025.

    Pastor Steve accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age, setting the foundation for his involvement in ministry. Throughout his career, he has served in various pastoral roles, including serving as a youth pastor, outreach pastor, church planter, and senior pastor.

    He is a graduate of Liberty, and remains committed to ongoing education and growth, regularly participating in education focused on church planting, revitalization, and evangelism.

    In his personal life, Pastor Steve enjoys outdoor activities like fishing and hunting. He’s also an avid Florida Gator fan. Above all, Pastor Steve has a deep passion for preaching God's Word and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. He welcomes you to come and be a part of what God is doing at First Baptist Bushnell. 

  • Paul joined the church staff in March 2019 as the Student Pastor. He and his wife Hillary were married in 2007 and they have 3 children: Micah, Caleb, and Elizabeth. Before entering full-time ministry, Paul served 5 years in the US NAVY. Paul received his BA in Ministry from The Baptist College of Florida, and his Master of Divinity from Liberty University. Paul is passionate about reaching and discipling students and their parents. He and Hillary have served churches in Florida and Alabama since 2008. One of Paul's favorite verses is Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do and He will show you the path to take."


  • Doug was called as Worship Pastor to FBC of Bushnell on February 15th 2024. He hails from the Volunteer State of Tennessee (GO BIG ORANGE!), is a US Army Veteran, and has been in ministry since 2009. He has been happily married to his wife and best friend Kellie since 1999. Together they have a son and daughter. Their son Preston is married to their wonderful daughter-in-law, Ashley, who together now have a precious daughter of their own, Addie Mae. Doug and Kellie’s daughter, Kirsten, just graduated nursing school and is getting married to her fiancé, Kaleb Kinney in November 2024.

     

    Doug loves serving the Lord and is passionate about leading our congregation in praise and worship and sharing the life-saving, life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ.

  • Marianne has served in our Children's Department since 2007. She became the Interim Children's Director in May of 2022 and then our permanent Children's Ministry Director in November 2023. Marianne has been married to her husband Ronnie for 18 years. Together they have 4 children, 14 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Marianne is a retired Sumter County teacher. Her passion is working with children and teaching them about God's love. 

  • Tammy is the Ministry Assistant and has been on staff full-time since November 2012.

  • Judy is the welcoming voice who greets you at the door or on the phone. She has been on staff since May 2015. 

  • Judy Foote - Financial Secretary

    Judy is the part time Financial Secretary and has been on staff since September 2003. 

  • Wendy Stevens - Custodial Manager

    As the long-time Custodial Manager, Wendy oversees and assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the church facilities. Wendy is a joyful servant of the Lord who always has a ready smile and cheerful word for all who encounter her. 

  • Josh Stevens - Custodial Staff

    Josh has been a faithful member of our custodial staff for many years. He regularly maintains the day-to-day cleanliness of the church facilities. Although Josh is on the quiet side, his love for the Lord shines brightly through all that he puts his hands to.