Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Dr. David J. English

Head Pastor

Pastor David J. English was born in  Philadelphia, PA and raised in Morgantown, WV. He attended Word of Life  Bible Institute and Cedarville College. He received his M.Div. from  Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, his Th.M. from Trinity Evangelical  Divinity School, and his D.Min. also from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary.
Pastor David ministered for seventeen years as an Associate Pastor at Church of the Open Door in OH and Calvary Bible Church in MI.
He has been married to his wife, Amy, for 35 years. They have three children, two of whom are married. They began ministry at West Rockport Baptist Church on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005.
Personal Message:
“We welcome you to West Rockport Baptist  Church. Our mission is to glorify God in Jesus Christ through worship,  discipleship, and evangelizing the lost. At West Rockport Baptist Church  you will find the Word of God is our authority. We seek to exalt Jesus  Christ and the cross. We desire that you will come and know Jesus Christ and His wonderful purposes for your life.”
–Pastor David

Jedidiah Grant

Associate Pastor

Pastor Jed Grant was born in Hanover, Ontario.  He was raised in Bolivia as a missionary kid for 10 years.  He attended New Brunswick Bible Institute and graduated with a Bachelor of Theology.
He has been married to his wife, Grace, for 3 yeara.  They have two kids, Marigold and Alan.  They began ministry here at West Rockport Baptist Church on November 9th, 2021.
Personal Message:
“Welcome to West Rockport Baptist Church!  Here at WRBC we seek to glorify God together as the Family of Christ through our worship, discipleship, and evangelizing the lost.  Whatever may bring you here, our prayer is that God may guide you and encourage you as you seek Him daily!”
-Pastor Jed

Sharon Shaw

Church Secretary & Bookkeeper

Sharon Shaw was born in Bath, Maine and raised throughout New England. Her father was a pastor in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island so this required many moves growing up. She has been active throughout her life in church ministries and at Pen Bay Christian School.
She has been married to her husband, Daniel, for 35 years. Sharon has served as church secretary and bookkeeper for nine years at West Rockport Baptist Church. 
Personal Message:
“I consider it a joy and pleasure to work at West Rockport Baptist Church for the Lord. Working in the office, I have had many opportunities to listen to people’s troubles and concerns and pray with them. I look forward to meeting the new people that I come in contact with.”
–Sharon Shaw

Deacons

Blaikie Hines
Tim dehart
Greg chase
eric betz

Trustees

Jon dewick
brent richardson
jon munroe
ray griffin

Amy English

Women’s Ministry Leader

Blaikie Hines

Deacon, Adult Sunday School Class Teacher, Men's Ministry

Eric Betz

Evangelism Leader