Sam Sinclair began serving Eastmont Baptist Church as Lead Pastor in the summer of 2025. He has a deep love for the local church and a heartfelt desire to serve God’s people faithfully. Sam is a follower of Jesus, a devoted husband, and a father to two energetic boys. Born in Wellington, New Zealand, and raised in Prescott, Arizona, Sam came to faith in Christ at the age of five through God’s grace and the faithful influence of his Christian parents. By age twelve, he sensed a call to preach. Sam earned undergraduate degrees in Pastoral Ministries (2013) and History (2014) from Pensacola Christian College, followed by a Master’s degree in Biblical Languages (2015) and a Master of Divinity (2017) from Pensacola Theological Seminary. From 2017 to 2025, he served as pastor of Cloverleaf Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama. In his free time, Sam enjoys playing the violin, drinking strong coffee, watching baseball, and studying biblical Greek and church history. Above all, Sam desires his life and ministry to reflect the aim of Philippians 3:10: “That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death.”

Suzie serves Eastmont Baptist Church as the Church Secretary, a role she has held since August 2025. Originally from California, she came to faith in Christ at the age of five and has a heart for serving the church family. She especially enjoys greeting people and helping members in any way she can. Outside of church, Suzie enjoys spending time with her family and pursuing photography. A verse that shapes her life and ministry is Jeremiah 29:11, which reminds her that God has a plan for her life and a future filled with hope.


 

Juan Sanchez has faithfully served as our Head Custodian since 2014, and we are grateful for the care and excellence he brings to his work every day. Juan moved to the United States 25 years ago and came to faith in Christ in 2000. He has been married to his wife, Sandra, and together they have a son, Andrew, who is 25. Juan truly loves his job and sees his work as a way to serve the Lord and our church family. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors fishing and hiking. We are thankful for Juan’s dedication, joyful spirit, and long-standing commitment to our church.



 

Rachel serves Eastmont Baptist Church as the Children’s Ministry Director and has a deep love for helping children come to know Christ. She trusted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the age of eight, and since that time Matthew 5:16 has shaped her life and ministry: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Raised in Ohio, she later spent nineteen years in the deep South, where she attended college and taught both elementary and college courses. She is married to her husband, Sam, and together they have two children, Timothy and Titus. As a family, they enjoy outdoor activities, reading good books, traveling, and going on adventures. She has a heart for children and is passionate about faithfully teaching them who God is from the pages of Scripture, believing that children’s ministry plays a vital role in fulfilling the Great Commission by pointing young hearts to Christ.





 

Drew serves with EBYOUTH, working primarily with middle and high school students. Before coming to faith, Drew was playing college football and pursuing sports broadcasting at Central Washington University. He was converted at the age of 20 through Fellowship of Christian Athletes, after which he graduated from CWU and went on to complete seminary at Liberty University in 2022. Drew is married to his wife, Hannah, whom he married in 2019, and together they have one daughter, Grace (1), with a second child expected in early 2026.  Drew’s desire is to help students understand their Bibles and cherish Christ above everything else.