Dr. Gregory George- Senior Pastor

Rudie Guta - Associate Pastor - Rudie’s relationship with Gulf beach began in February 1979.  Before surrendering to full-time ministry, Rudie served the church as deacon chairman, Sunday School Director, Pre-School Director, and Sunday School Teacher.  His responsibilities include administration and education.  In 2009, we will celebrate Rudie’s 20th year as Associate Pastor at Gulf Beach.  Rudie serves as a volunteer chaplain for the Florida Highway Patrol and the Panama City Police Department and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Baptist Financial Services.

Buford Senn - Associate Pastor - Children & Family - Buford was born and raised in Alabama, where he accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior at the age of 9.  He accepted the call to the ministry in 1982.  That year he was licensed to preach by First Baptist Church in Opelika, AL, and ordained to the ministry by Wallace Chapel Baptist Church in Cusseta, AL in 1985.  Buford attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.  Buford served as a senior pastor for 15 years before accepting the call November 9, 2002 to Gulf Beach Baptist Church as Associate Pastor for Children & Families.  Buford has always had a heart for children. 

Julia Rudd - Minister of Counseling & Missions - Our counselor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a Master’s in social work.  She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the North American Association for Christians in Social Work (NACSW). She Joined the staff in 1999

Mike Puskar - Pastor of Worship & Arts - Mike moved from the West Coast in 1993 and began his education @ Florida Baptist Theological College where he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Church Music. He then continued on to Southern Seminary and graduated with a Masters in Worship.  He has a passion for biblical worship that brings Glory to God.  He joined our staff in 2005.