Our Staff

Senior Pastor

jim.taylor@westellisville.org

Dr. Taylor has been married to his wife Catrina for 33 years, and they have three daughters together. Dr. Taylor earned his Bachelors of Business Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi (1992) as well as his Bachelors of Arts in Christian Studies and Physical Education (1996) from William Carey University. He then went on to earn his Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Theology from Andersonville Baptist Theological Seminary (1999 & 2002). He has a passion for preaching the Word of God, and loving on God's people. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his bride, eating a nice meal, and enjoying a round of golf. 

Youth & College Pastor  

connor.shivers@westellisville.org

Connor serves as the Youth and College Pastor at West Ellisville Baptist Church. He and his wife, Sarah, are excited to welcome their daughter, Lucy in October 2026. Connor has a passion for teaching God’s Word, helping students understand and defend their faith, and discipling the next generation to follow Jesus faithfully. In his free time, he enjoys reading, watching sports, and spending time with his family.

Pastor of Music & Education

brad.griffin@westellisville.org

Brother Brad has faithfully served on staff at West Ellisville Baptist Church for over 15 years. Before joining WEBC full time, he served churches throughout the Southeastern United States as a bivocational minister while building a long career as a football coach. He continues to coach at South Jones High School in a paraprofessional role. Brad and his wife, Keri, are the proud parents of four children: Peyton, twins Molly and Luke, and Brody.

Office & Finance Operations

kathy.brewer@westellisville.org

Kathy has been a member of West Ellisville Baptist Church since 1990 and joined the church staff in 2017. Before serving at WEBC, she worked for the City of Ellisville as City Clerk until her retirement in 2014. She and her husband, Larry, have built a wonderful family that includes four sons, ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.