Shawn WhiteSenior PastorShawn White serves as Senior Pastor of Woodland Mills. Before becoming pastor, he served in leadership positions in retail management. He was a baseball standout, and he was drafted to play Major League Baseball with the Cleveland Indians before surrendering to the ministry.
Shawn serves with his wife Heather, and they have three children. In his spare time, Shawn enjoys coaching baseball and spending time with his family. |
Jason PateYouth PastorSince 2006, Jason has served in some form of ministry. Before coming to Woodland, Jason served as youth pastor in multiple churches in Arkansas, and he served as a pastor in Lake County, Tennessee. He also teaches at Lake Road Elementary where he serves as a history teacher and a coach for the Lady Generals.
His wife, Melissa, is a certified therapist, and she has been active in ministry with Jason since 2008. They have two children, Jaxon and Reid. In his spare time, Jason is a collector and researcher of Civil War history, enjoys watching Clippers basketball and Tennessee football, and playing video games. |
Kevin G. WhitterMinister of Music and Worship
Kevin G. Whitter has been on the staff for 11 1/2 years. On October 5th, 2026, the church licensed him beause he has given evidence that God has called him into the Gospel Ministry of Music and to preach the Gospel as he may have opportunity, and to exercise his gifts in the work of ministry. His singing experience started back in 1961 while he was in the 1st grade. In high school, he participated in the Freshman Mixed Chorus, the Sophomore Choir, and as a junior and senior in the Concert Choir, serving as president of Concert Choir his senior year. He also sang in the Men's Ensemble. His experience lading music and worhsip goes back to 1977 when he was on staff as Minister of Music at First Baptist Hollywood Heights in Caseyville, IL. He majored in Vocal Music in college.
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Candice OldakerSecretaryCandice became the secretary at Woodland Mills First Baptist Church in 2022, after spending several years working as a certified pharmacy technician (CPhT). The skills she gained in that field—organization, attention to detail, and a heart for helping others—have been invaluable in her current role. She is married and a proud mother of three children. Her passion for serving others and her community shines through in everything she does at Woodland Mills.
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