Pastor John, his wife Roxann, and three kids; Ella, Sara and John Robert, joined the ministry here at Bayside in June 2012. He is a graduate of the University of Mobile with a Bachelor of Arts degree (magna cum laude). He earned his Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. He has served as an university and seminary professor, as well as a pastor before coming to Bayside Baptist. Pastor John can be reached at pastornixon@baysidebc.org. 

David Joshua is our Church Administrator and is responsible for administering the business affairs of the church. David and his wife, Peggy, began attending Bayside in December 2016. David spent 28 years in the United States Navy serving as a Surface Warfare and Strategic Planning Officer for numerous staffs.  He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Morehouse College in Atlanta Ga., a Master of Science degree in Management from Salve Regina University in Newport RI, and a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. David loves the Lord and strives to use his administrative talents to walk humbly and guide with integrity (Psalm 11:2b-3a).  David can be reached at administrator@baysidebc.org. 

Michael joined our staff in August 2014. Michael spent 24 years in the United States Navy serving as a piano and keyboard instrumentalist. A graduate of the Basic Music, Unit Leader and Senior Musician courses at the Armed Forces School of Music, he is an exceptional musical leader effective at developing a variety of musical products, including live and recorded performances featured world-wide. On top of directing our 9:00 and 10:30 gatherings, Michael creates video productions for church events. Michael can be reached at media@baysidebc.org. 

Sarah has served as a volunteer in student ministry since August of 2019. In June of 2025 Sarah became our Student Ministry Director. The Sheik family has been an active part of our church since 2016. Sarah has also served in various different rolls in Kids Ministry, Vacation Bible School, and Community Events. Sarah Sarah can be reached at ssheik@baysidebc.org. 

Karen and her family first began attending Bayside in August of 2006. Karen is currently working as our Director of Kids Ministry. Karen acts as Director of Communicaions by coordinating and communicating the church calendar, events, and projects to church members and the general public. 

Karen can be reached at krizzo@baysidebc.org.

Lauren, along with her family, has called Bayside Baptist home since the Fall of 2015. She has served with our Sunday morning Children’s Worship and Wednesday evening programs. Lauren strives to help children grow and develop into the unique individuals God intends them to be through meaningful relationships, engaging lessons, true worship, joyful service, and parent partnerships. Lauren can be reached at bbwp@baysidebc.org 

Katrina has been a member since August 2011. She is a native of Jacksonville, Florida and attended Florida State University where she minored in Economics. She has over 10 years of experience in Bookkeeping, Human Resources, and Management. She is a driven Navy Wife and actively serves as our Food Pantry Coordinator.   Katrina is devoted to our Lord and strives to live her life through 1 Cor. 10:31 ,  “Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God”. Katrina can be reached at bookkeeper@baysidebc.org.