Get to know the Pastors, Elders, and Staff at 5 Bridges!
Meet Our Lead Pastor and Elder: Ethan Jago
Dr. Ethan Jago is the Lead Pastor at 5 Bridges Church. He and his wife, Dianne, have three children: Kaiden, Skye, and Cora. Ethan served in the U.S. Air Force as a SERE Specialist for 16 years until his call into full-time ministry. Following his career in the military, he served as the Young Adults Pastor at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. Ethan feels honored and blessed to serve at 5 Bridges as he seeks to equip its members to grow in their knowledge and love for the Lord, in addition to helping them know why they believe what they believe.
Degrees
Associate Degree in Survival Instruction (Community College of the Air Force)
Bachelor of Science in Work Force Education (Southern Illinois University)
Master of Divinity in Apologetics (Liberty University)
Doctorate of Ministry in Theology and Apologetics (Liberty)
Find Him Here
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Ethan’s Website
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Chad Winder (Worship Pastor & Elder)
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Ben Hill (Student Pastor)
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Hannah Gilmore (Children's Director)
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Grace Shaffer (Admin Assistant + Creative Content Coordinator)
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Rex Blair (Lay Elder - Vice Chair)
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Chuck Buchikos (Lay Elder of Finances)
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Jeff Stem (Lay Elder of Children's Ministry)
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Rod Thornton (Lay Elder of Discipleship)
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Trey Ethridge (Lay Elder of Assimilations)
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Stephen Bailey (Janitorial)
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Nick Stephenson (Maintenance)