Ensley Church of the Nazarene

Brian Schmelzenbach - Pastor

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Born and raised on the mission field of South Africa, Brian Schmelzenbach came to see the power of God displayed in the lives of his family and the people they ministered to while he was still quite young.  After returning to the States with his parents, he had the privilege of living just two doors down from his grandparents, Elmer and Mary Schmelzenbach, which helped ease the culture shock as his family transitioned to the American way of life.

Brian met his wife, Missi, at Southern Nazarene University.  After graduating and marrying, they both took positions with a retail jewelry company.  Brian worked his way up to management in Orlando to eventually co-manage their Insurance Replacement Division for Central Florida.

God was moving in their hearts to transition into full-time Christian service and in November of 1997; Brian took a full-time position with Orlando Center Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene.  Brian accepted a call to pastor and has been serving at Pensacola Ensley Church of the Nazarene since June of 2003.

Brian received his Masters in Biblical Preaching from Trevecca Nazarene University in May 2009.

Missi is a full-time wife, mom, friend, and in her spare time, she is a substitute teacher!  God has given her a love for ministry that is often expressed through music, as well as studying and teaching God's Word.

Brian and Missi have two children, Katie-Beth, 14, is a vicacious, energetic, social butterfly; loves singing, playing the bass guitar, violin and dance.  Peyton Graham, 11, is an intelligent, reflectice and sensitive young man who loves Animal Planet, bugs, frogs, lizards, snakes and learning how things work.  He enjoys sports, hip hop dance and catching lots of critters!  The most recent addition to the family is Ellie; an Italian sheep herding Bergamasco puppy.

Brian is a big fan of fishing, boating, camping, hiking, scuba diving, and Mexican and Asian food, including sushi!  Most of all, he enjoys being around and getting to know people.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in church music/education and psychology from Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, Tennessee, and post-grad work at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, Don was a high school band director for four years.  During this time, Don entered full time ministry and served eight churches across five states in more than 33 years of service.  Additionally, he began his own financial advising business, The Hastings Group, Inc., specializing in insurance and investments. Don is married to Brenda (BK) Hancock Hastings and together they have two children, Missi and Matt and six grandchildren. Don enjoys golf and the outdoors. 

Carolyn MacAdam - Office Administration

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Carolyn joined our staff in the fall of 2007.  The responsibilities she covers are more than a job to her--they are a ministry!  In addition to her office duties Carolyn also serves as our Caravan Director.

Carolyn is the wife of Senior Chief Dean MacAdam and mother of Nathan and Emily.

Phillip Childers
Nelda Coolbaugh
Grace Diamond - NYI President
Billy Dixon - Sunday School Superintendent
Jan Gaston
Jarrett Jackson
Joel Jackson
Vickie Johnson
Esther Liles - NMI President
Dean MacAdam
Tammie Thornton
Brenda Woolum
 

Brenda Woolum - Children's Ministry Director

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Our Children's Department goal at Ensley Nazarene is to partner with parents!  We want to give parents what they need to become the primary spiritual leaders for their children.  During their time with us, children have an awesome time learning virtues and how to become followers of Christ.  Our Children's Department is run by a great team of volunteers!

Brenda heads up our Children's Department team as Children's Director.  She's keeps things going for all our kids from birth to 6th grade!

Brenda has four girls and a son-in-law: Morgan, Summer, Courtney, Kristin and Adam.  Ms. Brenda proudly became Noni Brenda recently with the arrival of her first grandchild, Hannah!

Louis Powell - Pastor of Visitation

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Louis Powell served as a Nazarene pastor for many years.  After retirement, he joined the Ensley Nazarene team as volunteer pastor to our sick and shut-in members.