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Dr. Larry Allen - Pastor

Dr. Larry Allen - Pastor

Senior Pastor – Dr. Larry Q. Allen

Dr. Larry Q. Allen has served as Senior Pastor at Warren Woods since April 2006. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was raised in Huntsville, Alabama. He is a graduate of Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and Ashland Theological
Seminary in Ashland, Ohio. He has served as pastor of churches in Kentucky and Ohio and as an Associational Missionary in Northwest Ohio, and as the State Missions Director of the Baptist State Convention of Michigan prior to coming to the WWBC. Dr. Allen and his wife Mary are the parents of two grown daughters, Melissa Kiger of Warren, and Raychel Erdmanczyk of Winona, Minnesota. They also have four grandchildren, Ike, Quilon and Edison Erdmanczyk and Rosie Kiger. “My favorite T.V. shows are “The Mentalist” and “NCIS LA” , my favorite fiction authors are Ted Dekker and John Grishom, my favorite type of food is Mexican, my favorite things to do are worship and preach. I also enjoy bicycling, golfing, and gardening.”

Rev. John T. Ayers - Pastor of Music and Administration

Rev. John T. Ayers - Pastor of Music and Administration

Pastor of Music and Administration – Rev. John T. Ayers

Pastor John Ayers has served Warren Woods since October 1989. A native of Flint, Michigan, he is a graduate of Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has served part-time in churches in Michigan and Kentucky prior to
coming to WWBC. Pastor Ayers and his wife Cathy are the parents of two sons; Ben and Jacob.

Rev. Mickey Nardin - Pastor of Senior Adults

Rev. Mickey Nardin - Pastor of Senior Adults

Pastor of Senior Adults – Rev. Mickey Nardin

Pastor Nardin is a native of Southeast Michigan. Mickey has been serving at Warren Woods since September 2009. He served as a senior pastor for a short time in Oklahoma and for many years Michigan. He and his wife Esther have three adult children and five grandchildren. He is a graduate of Northwest Missouri University, The University of Illinois, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Esther too is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mickey enjoys sports of all kinds and fishing.

Elaine Hill - Minister of Youth

Elaine Hill - Minister of Youth

Student Ministry Leader – Elaine Hill

Elaine Hill has served as Student Ministry Leader at Warren Woods since March 2010. A native of Michigan, her education includes certifications in General Bible Studies and Sign Language from Birmingham Bible College. She recently earned her CDA from Ellis University in Special Education. Prior to coming to WWBC, she served with her husband, Dan, as Youth Ministers in Madison Heights, MI, was Christian Education Director and AWANA Commander for 12 years in Warren, MI. At WWBC, she serves as Bible Fellowship teacher of the youth, and a member of the Worship Team. She has also served as the State Acteen Director of the Baptist State Convention of Michigan for 3 years. Elaine, and her husband Dan, are the parents of a grown son and daughter, Nathan and Lauren.

Bobby Kiger - Children’s Ministry Leader

Bobby Kiger - Children’s Ministry Leader

Children’s Ministry Leader – Bobby Kiger

Bobby joined the Warren Woods staff in March of 2010 as the Children’s Ministry Leader. A lifelong resident of Michigan and member of Warren Woods, Bobby is a certified high school teacher. He received his bachelors from Rochester College in secondary mathematics and a minor in history. He has been working with the children of Warren Woods for over two years and is very excited to see what God is doing here at Warren Woods. He has worked as a teacher in Georgia and Michigan as well as coaching tennis, football and basketball. Bobby is an absolute sports freak; he loves all of the Detroit sports teams. He and his wife, Melissa, have one daughter, Rosie.