Jody Ainsworth has been our pianist for 5 years.

Betty Ling-Smith has been our organist for over 25 years.

Krystin Behannon, Administrative Assistant kb@nebcbeaumont.org Krystin Behannon is our Administrative Assistant. She helps to make sure that all North End members are aware of what goes on with the church on a week to week basis.  Krystin works with our youth and helps coordinate youth activities and other functions throughout the church.

David Wingate, Youth Minister dw@nebcbeaumont.org David has served as Youth Minister since June 2008.  David coordinates Bible Studies and Activities for Rt 56 (5th and 6th grades), Jr High, and High School Departments.  David accepted the call to ministry in December 1996.  He is currently studying for his undergraduate in Christian Education and looking to get his Masters degree in Theology. He is Married to Monnica, and they will be celebrating their 5th anniversary this year.  They have two wonderful girls.  His goal is to see this generation be passionate and excited about living for Jesus and telling others about Him.

Phil Brooks, Minister of Music pbrooks@beaumont.k12.tx.us Phil has been the Minister of Music since May of 1987. He has a Bachelor's degree in elementary education with a specialization in music, and a master's degree in school administration from Lamar University. He currently serves as principal of Eugene Field Elementary School in Beaumont, Texas. Phil is married to Wanda, and they have three children; Justin and Kody and Katy.  They also have three grandchildren.

Ken Griffin, Pastor                                                                                                                kg@nebcbeaumont.org Bro. Ken was called as our Pastor on May 3, 2009.  Originally from Florida, Bro. Ken received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Florida. He continued with his education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary receiving a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, and a Master of Arts in Religious Education.  He has served in several churches, including associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Alton, IL, and pastor of Mount Hermon Baptist Church in Pelion, SC, as well as serving as a minister to students in several churches.  Bro. Ken is married to Ashley, and they have 2 children: Hannah and Chalker

Meet our Staff Members

This is an exciting time for North End Baptist Church.   We welcome our new pastor: Bro. Ken Griffin, his wife Ashley, and their two children from Alton, Ill.

David Goolsby, Associate Pastor,                                 Senior Adults & Administration                                         dg@nebcbeaumont.org

Doree Holton, Children's Minister  dh@nebcbeaumont.org Doree Holton is our Children's/Preschool Minister, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Lamar University. Doree coordinates Bible Study, child care and activities for our children ages birth thru 4th grade.  Doree was raised in North End Baptist and has a special love for children.  She is married to Eric, and they have a two children, Carter and Colt.

Darlene Lyle, Financial Manager dl@nebcbeaumont.org Darlene Lyle has been our Financial Manager since September 2006. She has worked for North End since May 2003. Darlene also helps out with many youth activities and church social events.  Darlene is married to Mark Lyle, and they have 2 children, Scott and Meagan.

Our Associate Pastor has been with us since September of 1987. David previously served as Minister of Education Administration in Amarillo. He received his B.S. from Troy State University in Troy, Alabama. He later received his Master of Arts from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. David is married to Debbie, and they have two children, Matthew and Andrew. His goal is to reach and minister to a continually growing population of Senior Adults.