John Watkins
Pastor

Pastor John was born in North Miami Beach , Florida .  He received a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Palm Beach Atlantic College in 1990.  He received a Master of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1994.  He has served as Minister of Education/Outreach at First Baptist Church Crystal River , Florida for over 3 years and as Associate Pastor of Education/Administration for 8 years at First Baptist Church of Kissimmee, Florida.  Pastor John was called to Mount Olive December of 2005.  Pastor John and his wife Michelle have two children, Katelyn and Ryan.   

Jason Fletcher
Associate Pastor of Worship and Adult Discipleship

Rev. Fletcher is the newest addition to Mount Olive team, being called on staff in November 2007. He received his B.A. in Biblical Literature from Taylor University in 2000 and an M.Div. in Pastoral Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2003. He comes to us after serving at several churches from his home state of North Carolina. He is married to his beautiful wife Amy and they have a one year old daughter, Eden.

Joanne Bell
Ministry Assistant

Joanne Bell has served as a ministry assistant at Mt. Olive for three years.  "It is my privilege to serve the members and ministry team of a church growing together in Christ."  Joanne is married to Tim and they have three children Emilie, Stephanie, and Jon. 

Elaina Voyles
Ministry Assistant

Elaina has worked at Mount Olive Baptist Church as a ministry assistant since October 2006. She is 24 years old and is currently pursuing her Bachelor's of Business Administration from Saint Leo University. Elaina enjoys working with the youth ministry of Mount Olive and singing in the adult choir.