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our staff

Pastoral Staff

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Senior Pastor

Luke Wilkerson

Pastor Wilkerson has been the lead pastor of Southside Baptist Church for 5 years. He and his wife, Jana have 4 children — Nate, Noah, Morgan and Makayla. The Wilkersons are passionate about serving our community and our world.

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Worship Leader and Young Adult Pastor

Jonathan Black

Jon and his wife, Meredith, and their four children have been at SBC for 10 years. Jon and Meredith are involved in just about every area of ministry within the church, and bring a unique, memorable touch to everything they do. 

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Youth Pastor

Zach Witt

Zach and his wife, Chesney served at Southside as leaders many years before they became our youth pastor on staff to help with our teens. Zach has a unique background that he uses as a benefit in helping in the ministry here at Southside. 

Additional Staff

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Administrative Assistant & Financial Secretary

Martye Nickerson

Martye is a detail-oriented problem solver who manages all the day-to-day details of the church, and is a huge asset to our team! She and her husband, Todd have one teen daughter who is actively involved in our youth ministry. 

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Children's Director

Meredith Black

In addition to leading Young Adults with her husband Jon, Meredith also is our Children's Director and has done a fabulous job for many years establishing a thriving AWANAs program, and is now leading all aspects of the Children's Ministry.

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