Connor Anderson
Senior Pastor
Connor is originally from Chesapeake, Virginia and he and his wife, Nikki, joined Gilead in July of 2017 where Connor served as the Pastor of Students and Families until November 2022. He has a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Liberty University and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He loves discipling God’s people, ministering to families, taking people on mission, and helping people love Jesus more. Connor enjoys spending time with Nikki and their kids Everly, Wilder, and Adeline, running, reading, and watching sports.
connoranderson41895@gmail.com
Nicolas
Payne
Pastor of Students
Hey! I’m Nicolas Payne, and I’m excited to serve as the Pastor of Students at Gilead Baptist Church. I grew up in Middle Tennessee and have always had a passion for the local church and investing in the next generation. I love getting to know students, teaching God’s Word, and creating a place where students can have fun, build friendships, and grow in their relationship with Christ.
I wrestled at Midway University and am currently pursuing my Master of Divinity at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I’m engaged to my fiancée, Kielee, and we enjoy spending time with family and friends. When I’m not at church, you can probably find me watching sports and staying active.
I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve at Gilead and am excited to see what God is going to do in the lives of our students and families.
Donna Holsinger
Administrative Assistant
Donna is originally from Versailles, Ky and joined Gilead in 2002. She and her husband, Chad settled in Brandenburg after their time in the U.S. Army. She is adamant about sharing the love of Christ with others, helping wherever possible as well as spending quality time traveling with her husband and going on adventures with her children and grandsons.