
Rev. Dr. Philip McVay
Lead Pastor
Philip, "with 1 L" is now serving his second appointment to Shalimar. Philip's first service to Shalimar was as a young pastor, early in his pastoral career. He met his wife, Karen, in the church and got married in the same sanctuary he now preaches in almost every Sunday. Philip and Karen are blessed to have three grown daughters and a grandson. In his free time, Philip likes to run, spend time outdoors, and play his guitar.

Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford
Worship Pastor
Brad is a Texan who has served in Texas, Alabama, and Florida. Brad enjoys cycling, spending time with Rhonda, his 2 daughters and their five grandkids!

Rev. David Garvin
Youth Pastor
David grew up in Panama City. He loves the beach life, spending time with students, and playing keys in worship.

Rev. Matt Langford
Associate Pastor
Matt and his fiancé Anne Claire are from Greenville, AL. He enjoys spending time playing music, tennis, and golf and has come to love living on the coast already!
Our Staff

Pat Brantley
Finance Office
Pat is from NC and an avid Tar Heel fan. She and Jim have been church members since 1969. Pat enjoys scrapbooking, hosting a scrapbooking weekend each month here at the church.

Denise Heath
Finance
Denise and Gator have 2 adult children, 1 daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren, and 2 4-legged boys. After Gator's time in the Air Force, they now call Ft. Walton Beach home.

Karen Jadin
Preschool
If you ask Karen, she'll say she has the best job at the church. She loves teaching at the Preschool, loves to bake, and loves Star Wars.

Scott Newbold
Administrator
Scott graduated from Florida State University school of business. He lives in Shalimar with his wife, Janet, and three children - Kirk, Joanna and Kevin.