Pastoral Staff
Rev. Dr. Woods Bradshaw Lisenby is an ordained Elder in the Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference. Woods grew up in Dothan, AL, and was an active member of First United Methodist Church. He attended Huntingdon College and received a Bachelor of Arts in Religion. While attending Huntingdon, he met his wife, Brianna McClure Lisenby. Together, they have three children: August Rose (6), Bradshaw Woods (3), and Wyatt Buen (<1). After graduating from Huntingdon, Woods attended seminary at Candler School of Theology at Emory University and later received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary.
As a pastor, Woods feels called to preach the Word of God, care for the needs of the congregation, and lead adult discipleship. More than anything, Woods enjoys spending time with his family. He loves playing games with his children, traveling, and training with his wife for triathlons. Before having children, they completed two Ironman races. When time allows, he enjoys fishing in his kayak and playing music.
Rev. Dr. Kitsy Dixon is the Associate Pastor at Spanish Fort United Methodist Church. Pastor Dixon is a native of Mississippi and is a graduate of Ole Miss where she received a Journalism Degree. She moved to New York City to pursue studies in Theater and Dance. She went on to complete a Master’s Degree in American Studies and a Doctorate Degree in Medical Humanities. Sensing God’s call in her life to pursue pastoral ministry, she went on to complete her M.Div. Degree. Through prayer and discernment, she decided to return to the South. She has had a variety of ministry experiences from working with the homeless to those experiencing crisis and trauma through victimization and those imprisoned. She has also worked in another UMC as a Youth Minister.
Program Staff
To reach anyone on our staff listed below please email us at ministries@spanishfortumc.org or call us at 251.626.1334.
Support Staff
Music Staff
PreSchool Staff
Meet the amazing members who make up the faith team at Spanish Fort!
The church is at its best when each member is in ministry through worship, study and service. The Book of Discipline reminds us that,
“Ministry in the Christian church is derived from the ministry of Christ, who calls all persons to receive God’s gift of salvation and follow in the way of love and service. The whole church accepts this call, and all Christians participate in this continuing ministry” (¶ 301).
“The ministry of the laity flows from a commitment to Christ’s outreaching love. Lay members of The United Methodist church are, by history and calling, active advocates of the gospel of Jesus Christ” (¶ 127).
“The ministry of all Christians in Christ’s name is both a gift and a task. The gift is God’s unmerited grace; the task is unstinting service” (¶ 129).
What this means is that we each have a role in the continued work of the kingdom. God is clearly calling Spanish Fort United Methodist Church to provide everyone the opportunity to choose to become part of this work. We are created by God to be connected to Christ and to one another through his church. This begins with you!
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Church Council
Chair – TBD
Vice Chair – TBD
Secretary – Cindy Nelson
Lay Leader – TBD
SPRC Chair – TBD
Finance Chair – TBD
Trustees Chair – TBD
Lay Member to Annual Conference – Marilyn Sullivan
Lay Member to Annual Conference – Bill Nelson
Member At-Large – Jonathan Walker
Member At-Large – TBD
Member At-Large – TBD
Member At-Large – Asher Carmichael
Senior Pastor – Woods Lisenby
Associate Pastor – Kitsy Dixon
Director of Family Life Ministries – Kitsy Dixon
Family Life Chair – Jason Lober
Director of Children’s & Nursery Ministries – TBD
Minister of Worship Arts – Mike Owenby
Contemporary Worship Team Leader – Andy Cloninger
Traditional Worship Team Chair – TBD
Contemporary Worship Team Chair – Leisa Younger
Discipleship Team Co-Chair – TBD
Discipleship Team Co-Chair – TBD
Security Task Force Chair – Michelle Pennington
Missions/Service Team Chair – Gay Desotell
Senior Adult Leadership Team Chair – Asher Carmichael
Youth Team Chair – TBD
Children’s Team Chair – Megan Bias
Disaster Relief Co-Chair – TBD
Disaster Relief Co-Chair – TBD
Preschool Board Chair – TBD