Meet our Staff

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    Dr. Wayne Robertson

    Senior Pastor

    Dr. Wayne Robertson has served as Pastor of Morningside Baptist Church since 1985. Prior to that he pastored churches in Oklahoma and Georgia.

    Brother Wayne’s passion is to preach and teach the Bible in a clear, understandable, and relevant manner. His love for his congregation is evidenced in the practical ways he seeks to teach us how to live victorious Christian lives.

    Originally from Hartwell, Georgia, Brother Wayne and his wife Beth have two daughters, Miranda and Christi, and one grandaughter.

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    John Yates

    Education Pastor

    John Yates has served as Minister of Education at Morningside Baptist Church since 1989. Prior to that he served on staff at churches in Mississippi and North Carolina.

    Brother John’s passion is to see people connect with each other on a personal level so that when they encounter the joys and struggles of life, they will be surrounded by others who stand with them. His love for the people of the church is seen in his study of the Word, and his writings of solid, biblical Sunday School materials used in our small groups.

    Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Brother John and his wife Elaine have three daughters, Erin, Emily, and Joy, and have 3 granddaughters.

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    David Tew

    Worship Pastor

    David Tew has served as Minister of Music at Morningside Baptist Church since 1999. Prior to that he served on staff at churches in North Carolina.

    Originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina, Brother David and his wife Tammy have two daughters, Rebekah and Madison.

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    John Nitschke

    Student Pastor

    John Nitschke, affectionately known to us as “Nipper”, has served as Director of Youth Ministry at Morningside Baptist Church since 2018. He has felt the Lord's call on his life to work with students and guide them as they seek to follow Christ.

    A native of Valdosta, “Nipper” and his wife Traci have two daughters, Maeley and Mary.