Leadership

Logan Taylor

Ministerial Associate Pastor and Young Adults

Logan has been married to Conlan since September 2023. He is a recent graduate of the University of West Florida with a Business degree. He is currently in the process of pursue a Master’s of Divinity and helps with a number of different pastoral roles at Woodbine Baptist. Both he and Conlan feel blessed with the opportunity of leading young adults through a weekly time of sharing the Word and worshiping our Savior Jesus on Friday nights. Where they seek to help young people grow in their personal walk and obedience to Christ.

Taryn Kirkland

Children's Director

Taryn, and her husband, Matthew, have four children: McKenzie, Zoey, Emerson, & Caroline. Taryn & Matthew moved to Pace (Matthew’s hometown) in February 2013. They have attended Woodbine Baptist since. Taryn has volunteered in the Children’s department for many years & became the Children’s co-director in June 2019. In 2023, she became the sole children's director, and provides leadership to this department and other areas in the church.  She feels blessed to be able to connect with kids and their families, as well as be able to share with them the love of Jesus! 

Takoda Ruble

Associate Pastor of Youth and Education

Takoda and his wife, Mikiah, have been married since June of 2019. Takoda has been in vocational ministry for seven years; three while he was attending college in Oklahoma, and four here in Florida. He graduated From Oklahoma Baptist University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Christian studies with an emphasis on student ministry, and also a business degree with an emphasis on digital marketing. Takoda and Mikiah moved to the Pace area in 2019 and have loved the community ever since. Takoda and Mikiah have a passion for seeing students come to know the Lord and seeing them grow in their walk with Him. 

Thad Burkhalter

Worship Pastor

Thad and his wife Christin have been married since 2011. They live in Jay with their 2 little boys, Porter and Rhett, and their dog Memphis. Thad has been in worship ministry since 2005. Thad has a passion to help people discover and develop their God-given gifts.