We are a team committed to serving and equipping the Waymark Church Family.
Meet The Team
“Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.”
Acts 20:28
Pastor Robert and His family left their lives in the farm country of north Florida in March of 2019 to answer God’s call to move over 1000 miles to Southwest Missouri. Robert and his wife Danelle have been married for 22 years. They have 2 children, Walker, and Raelea. Robert previously served as the lead evangelist for CrossHeir Outfitters for over 10 years reaching outdoorsmen for Jesus all over the southeastern United States. Robert’s ministry focus is fueled by God’s primary mission to Waymark Church, “To Love God, Love People, and Serve the World.” You’ll find Pastor Robert’s teaching scripturally sound, Christ-centered, and applicable for Christian living in the 21st century.
Pastor Micah and his family are natives of middle Georgia and enjoy all things outdoors but especially hunting and fishing. He and his family joined Waymark Church in October of 2022. He is married to his wife Taylor and they have a beautiful daughter named Huntley and a new son, Gabriel. Micah is an experienced Student Pastor with a heart for developing young people into biblically sound, disciple making believers. He has his Associates Degree in Inter Disciplinary Biblical Studies and is currently working towards his bachelors degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from Ohio Christian University.
Ashley joined the Waymark staff in May of 2023, coming all the way from Louisianna to follow God’s call on her life. Ashley’s son Brock is outgoing and has a sweet spirit. They are adventurers and love hanging out at Silver Dollar City or one of the many public hiking trails of Missouri. Ashley has 5 years of children’s ministry experience and has already made a huge impact on our children here at Waymark. Ashley is excited to see how God will use her in growing our children’s ministry and discipling our young students.
Caleb joined the Waymark staff in February of 2024. He is in his Senior year at Evangel University, pursuing a degree in Worship Leadership. Caleb is married to his best friend, Chiara Hull and they are expecting their first child in the Spring of 2024. He enjoys deer hunting on his family farm and studying world history. Caleb is passionate about worship and discipling others in the use of their giftedness for God’s glory.
Kara is a true local. She was raised in Monett and knows our community better than anyone. Kara is married to her husband Tyler and has 3 boys, Parker, Deklan and Coen. She joined Waymark in September of 2021. Kara loves to help people and has excelled as our Ministry Assistant and Financial Administrator. She has a passion for assisting others to engage in our church and always has a smile on her face.
Rylie joined our team in December of 2023. Rylie is a Senior at Monett High School and is currently studying graphic design at Scott Regional Technical Center in their dual credit program. Rylie plans to attend Missouri State University pursuing a degree in Graphic Design. She has been a member of Waymark Church and an active leader in Waymark Students since time. Rylie is a go getter who loves Jesus and has a passion for supporting the ministries of Waymark Church.
Our Story
Over 17 years ago, First Baptist Church of Monett purchased land just south of Monett Missouri. Based on Jeremiah 31:21 and due to its location right near the highway they called the property "Waymark". As the capital campaign began, it was called, “Windows at Waymark”. On the day the ground was broken the project was called, “Walls at Waymark”. Finally, in 2011 there was a celebration honoring what God had done throughout the build and this worship service was called, “Worship on Waymark”. In April of 2021, through obedience to God's will, we adopted the identity of Waymark Church. Through this change of identity we have a new desire to reach out into our community and to share Jesus Christ with a world in need of a Savior.
Jeremiah 31:21 says, “Set thee up waymarks, make thee high heaps: set thine heart toward the highway, even the way which thou wentest: turn again, O virgin of Israel, turn again to these thy cities.”
Merriam-Webster defines waymark as this: an object serving as a guide to someone traveling. What this means is that in everything we do, we strive to point people to Jesus and be the Waymark in our community.
What we believe
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is at the center of everything. We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, born of a virgin, and lived a perfect life. We believe that Jesus is the only one who can reconcile us to God. He lived a sinless and exemplary life, died on the cross in our place, and rose again to prove His victory and empower us for life. We believe that Jesus Christ is coming back again as He promised.
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The Trinity
We believe in one eternal God who is the Creator of all things. He exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. He is totally loving and completely holy.
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The Bible
We believe that the Bible is God’s Word. It is accurate, authoritative, and applicable to our everyday lives. We believe that it is the inspired Word of God written by man under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We also see in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 that, “16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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The Separation
We believe that sin has separated each of us from God and His purpose for our lives. In Genesis 3 we see the fall of man and the beginning of the plan of God to bring us back to our designed relationship with Him.
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The Reconciliation
We believe that in order to receive forgiveness and a fresh start with God, we must repent of our sins, confess with our mouths, believe in Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, and commit to His will for our lives. (Romans 10:9)
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The Church
We believe in the power and significance of the Church and the necessity of believers to meet regularly together. We believe that the church is not the building we meet in but rather the people who gather together to further the work of Jesus Christ.