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Our Ministry Staff
Justin, Amanda, Claire & Jax McAlpin
Justin McAlpin
Senior Pastor
256.353.8239, ext 208 // office
Justin originally joined the staff of Westmeade as Student Pastor in the Fall of 2012, but through God’s sovereignty and the support of this incredible church, he was called as Pastor of Westmeade in October of 2018. Justin has been married to Amanda, the perfect girl for him, since October of 2005. They have two beautiful children, Claire and Jax. He earned his Master’s of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Christian Education in 2004 and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Communications from Mississippi College in 2001. Justin’s favorite things to do apart from the church family involve anything with his family, watching football (specifically the Green Bay Packers), reading, and trying new things (mainly new foods)! Justin has a passion to communicate the Word of God for what it says rather than what we want to take from it. His love for the Church points back to being raised in church and seeing the love of Christ on display through its members.
David, Laura, Tyler, Alaina and Elaine Burdeshaw
David Burdeshaw
Associate Pastor, Minister of Discipleship
256.353.8239, ext 203 // office
David is a native of Mobile, AL. He and his wife, Laura, have two adult children – son Tyler and daughter-in-law Alaina live in Decatur, and daughter Elaine is a resident of Montgomery, AL. David has served churches in Alabama and Arkansas.
Corey, Katherine, Paxton, Parker, and Price Bonds
Dr. Corey Bonds
Minister of Music
256.353.8239, ext 209 // office
Corey has been the Minister of Music at Westmeade Baptist Church in Decatur, Alabama since January of 2024. Before coming to Westmeade, Corey was Director of Bands at Campbellsville University in Kentucky, while also serving Campbellsville Baptist Church as Part-Time Worship Pastor. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Wind Band Conducting from the University of Kentucky. Corey and his wife, Katherine, have three sons – Paxton, Parker, and Price.
Ben, Abby, Cooper, Brooks, and Tate Tinley
Ben Tinley
Minister to Children & Families
256.353.8239, ext 206 // office
Ben, a native of Arab, AL, joined the Westmeade staff in November 2017 as the Minister to Children and Families. Ben received a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from Auburn University with focuses in History, Religion, and Human Development + Family Studies. He is also a graduate of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. Ben and his wife, Abby, met in a Music Appreciation class at Auburn and have been married since 2013. They have 3 boys, Cooper, Brooks, and Tate. Abby is originally from Huntsville, AL and is a Math Teacher at Austin High School. As a “young” family themselves, they are excited for the opportunity to emphasize a Family centered ministry that impacts the family unit as a whole.
Minister to Students
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We are currently in the process of finding and hiring our next Minister to Students. We are excited to see how God will be at work in our church during this time of transition and anticipate who God will bring to Westmeade to continue the work of discipling our students. The Westmeade Family has been and will continue to be praying for the man God has for this position. If you would like to submit your resume, please email it to justin@westmeadebaptist.org.
Julie & her Dominican Republic missionary friends
Julie Buckley
Minister of Pastoral Care
256.353.8239, ext 202 // office
Julie grew up in Oklahoma. She came to know the Lord Jesus as her Savior and accepted His calling on her life to serve Him through His church. She has served churches in Oklahoma, Texas, and for almost the last 30 years at Westmeade. It is a joy and privilege to serve people and to share what Jesus is and can be to them. Nothing is more exciting than seeing people come to know Jesus as Savior and seeing how He transforms their lives! “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
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Our Support Staff
Pat Bogle
Facilities Director
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