Our Leadership

Daniel was born in Springfield, MO, in 1984. He is one of seven children, and his father was a pastor. At an early age he came to know the Lord, and he was discipled by his parents at home. In his late teens the Lord really began to move in his life and open his eyes to many truths of Scripture.

While at the Baptist College of Florida Daniel met his wife, Lydia. He graduated in 2006 with a B.A. in Theology. Shortly after graduation he and Lydia were married. God has blessed them with ten wonderful children: Michael, Hannah, Charis, Joanna, Nathan, Luke, Joshua, Charity, Andrew, and Judah.

Daniel began in ministry in 2003 by volunteering to teach the Bible in a local juvenile detention center. In 2004 he was called to serve as Assistant/Youth Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Esto, FL. He served there until 2008 when he was called to be the Pastor of Antioch. Daniel's passions for ministry are prayer, expository preaching, mentoring young men, and family discipleship.

Anthony serves as Pastoral Assistant at Antioch Baptist Church, supporting the ministry of the Word and the care of the congregation. He assists with teaching, administration, and shepherding the flock.

His heart is to see believers grow in their knowledge of Christ and to equip the saints for the work of ministry.

Cathie serves faithfully as the church secretary, handling the day-to-day administrative needs of Antioch Baptist Church. She is often the first point of contact for visitors and members alike.

Her dedication to serving behind the scenes helps keep the church running smoothly and allows the pastors and elders to focus on the ministry of the Word.

Gabe Mitchell was born in 1976 in Union City, Pennsylvania. He professed faith in Christ at a young age, while living in Africa, where his parents were serving as missionaries. He served 4 years in the Marine Corps before attending school at Santa Fe Community College, and then earning a Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University.

He re-dedicated his life to God in 2010 and married Samantha the following year. Gabe and Samantha have 2 children, a boy and a girl. Their goal is to follow God's will in their lives and to love others as Christ first loved them.

Wesley Carter was raised in High Springs, FL. He now lives in Gainesville, FL and is married to his high school sweetheart, Jenny Waters Carter. His children are Law (wife Hannah, sons Cal and Crews), Jaye, Reid (wife Ashlee), Laila, and Karissa.

Wesley graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1990 and has a B.S. in Finance from Jacksonville State University (1994). He currently serves as President of Loncala, Inc., which owns and manages about 50,000 acres of timberland in Florida and Texas.

Wesley became a member of Antioch Baptist Church in April of 1995 and was ordained as a deacon in 1997. He came to know Christ as a 19-year-old when he moved away from home and realized he was depending on his parents' faith, not his own. God saved him one night in his dorm room in September of 1991.

Law Carter grew up in a faithful Christian home and came to know Christ at a young age. He has been a member of Antioch Baptist Church his entire life and was ordained as a deacon in 2021.

Law is married to Hannah, and together they are raising their two sons, Cal and Crews. He is passionate about serving the body of Christ and supporting the mission of the local church.

Jake has served as a deacon at Antioch Baptist Church since 2022. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Meghan Lee, and has four children – Huck, Parker, Jedidiah, and Jana. He loves Jesus Christ his Savior and enjoys reading his bible and hunting.