Pastor Scotty is a native Mobilian. After graduating from Shaw High School, he went on to receive degrees from Mobile College (now the University of Mobile) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX. In 1990, he married his wife Stephanie, a graduate of the University of South Alabama. They have been blessed with 3 children: Rachel, Carter, and Sophie.  

Scotty and Stephanie have served churches in Texas, South Carolina, and Alabama.   When not attending church related functions, they enjoy the beach, traveling, fishing, and Alabama football. Pastor Scotty’s favorite Bible verse is Philippians 3:14, a verse that reminds us that in following Jesus the best is yet to come!

Deborah has served as GSBC’s Minister of Education & Administration since November 2023. As Minister of Education, her main focus is discipleship, and she desires to see the lost go from death to life, while also developing mature believers in the faith who boldly go and make disciples. 

Deborah is originally from Grand Bay and received a Bachelor of Arts in History, with a minor in Studio Art, from the University of South Alabama. After college, she moved to Texas, where she received a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth.

While in Texas, Deborah also served as the Associate Minister of Students at Church at the Cross in Grapevine and served as the Lead Ministry Assistant to the Associate Executive Director of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.

This Bama-born, Texas-loving baseball fan loves spending time with her family and friends and will rarely turn down an opportunity for sushi.

Bryan Townsend has served as principal of Government Street Christian School since 2019.  Prior to becoming the school administrator, he served as an upper school history and bible teacher for five years. He has over 40 years of combined experience in management, advertising/communications, and secondary and post-secondary education. Bryan earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of South Alabama. He has a passion for learning, teaching, and equipping younger generations to fulfil God’s calling on their lives and to live for the glory of Jesus Christ (Galatians 2:20).  Among his favorite quotes is that of John Calvin, “There is no knowing that does not begin with knowing God.”

Bryan has been married to Anita for 37 years and has two sons and two grandchildren. His interests are reading and studying the Bible, History, classic literature, and writing. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and family.  

Deborah Eddie joined Government Street Baptist Child Development Center in December of 2013, and officially began serving as the Director in December of 2015. As the wife of a now retired US Coast Guardsman, she has had the opportunity to serve for over 30 years in various forms of childcare including daycares, youth centers, and churches.

She holds a Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Child/Adolescent Psychology from Louisiana College and is an American Red Cross certified instructor for Adult/Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED and continues to receive various certificates in Early Childhood Education each year. 

Deborah has been married to her husband David since 1988, and they have two grown children that she homeschooled and have both found success in their chosen fields - their daughter in Birmingham, AL, and their son in Houston, TX.  

The verse that Deborah learned to sing as a child serves as a daily motto for her: Matthew 6:33, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Deborah loves serving in this ministry and being part of what God has in store for the CDC at Government Street Baptist Church.

Tracie began working at GSBC in December of 2018 as the front desk receptionist/administrative assistant, and then transitioned to the Pastor’s administrative assistant in January 2022. She graduated from the University of Mobile in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre.

Tracie is a native Mobilian who graduated from Theodore High School and currently enjoys living in Midtown with her dog, Max, and caring for her mother, Sarah. She also enjoys singing and leading the Sr. Adult Prayer & Praise every other Tuesday. Her desktop background is Jeremiah 29:13, “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart,” and she is grateful the Lord planted her at GSBC. 

Debbie Wooldridge has been a member of Government Street Baptist Church since it was “West End Baptist.” She became acquainted with the church when Government Street Christian School came into existence. It was there she received Christ, was baptized, and became a member. Debbie graduated with honors, received a full scholarship, and attended the University of Mobile. She was blessed to have such a start in life.

In 2023, Debbie accepted the position of finance secretary. It was also during this time, she discovered it truly takes a “village” for everything to run smoothly.

Her heart is full when she says it is a blessing to be a part of something that is so much bigger than a job and feels honored to be working with the ministry staff, directors, teachers, little ones, students, and most of all, our wonderful members.

Debbie is thankful to God for knowing her heart and putting her where He knew she needed to be.

“May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it, and may you be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God.” (Ephesians 3:16)

Renee Nguyen is our 3rd grade teacher and Assistant Principal at Government Street Christian School. She has been a part of the Government Street family since she was a toddler. She has also worked in numerous capacities over the years in both the daycare and school. 

Renee and her husband, Anthony, are parents to 5 children. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Huntingdon College and her Master of Education from the University of West Alabama. She plans to pursue further education for leadership. Renee loves being a Charger and wants nothing more than to see Government Street thrive!

Kristy Townsend has worked as the Office Manager/Registrar and first grade teacher at Government Street Christian School for 6 years. She and her husband have been married for 17 years and have two children. Along with working at GSCS, she has homeschooled her kids for 8 years, loves spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She also loves helping out at the school and church any way she can. 

Melissa Davis is the Assistant Director at Government Street Baptist Child Development Center and has worked at Government Street for six years. Melissa has always had a love for children and knew this is where God meant for her to be. She started in teaching the younger two’s and was soon promoted to afternoon supervisor, while also being a lead K2 teacher and continuing her growth in Child Development. Throughout those years she studied and learned how to manage classrooms, lesson planning and classroom etiquette. In January of 2022, Melissa was asked to be the Assistant Director and has continued to grow and learn in her journey as assistant director.

Melissa has lived in Mobile her whole life but still has trouble getting downtown without getting lost. She is married to her high school sweetheart, David, going on 19 years. Melissa and David have three children together: Kaden, Alyssa, and Cooper.

Ashton Mansfield started working at Government Street Baptist Church in the Summer of 2022. When he first started working at Government Street, he oversaw the grounds keeping and has since taken on the role as maintenance lead. He also handles transportation needs and  building upkeep.. 

Ashton is an alumnus of Government Street Christian School. If not for the ministry of GSCS, he wouldn’t be the person that he is today - a ministry transformed his life completely. He attended Government Street Christian School a total of 13 years, grades K-4 through senior year. A month after Ashton graduated, he was hired here at the GSBC. His favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13.