Ministerial Staff

  • Dr. Connor Alford

    sEnior pastor

    Connor began his ministry at Versailles Baptist Church in November 2022. He seeks to preach Biblical sermons that lead people to Christ and care for the flock that God has called him to shepherd. 


    Connor has a BBA from Mississippi State University and a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist, Theological Seminary. He is currently a PhD candidate at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 


    Connor and his wife, Erin, have one son, Henry. 



  • Jonathan Berry

    Associate Pastor / Minister to Adults

    Jonathan began his ministry at Versailles Baptist in July 2014. He previously served as an Associate Pastor at churches in KY and Delaware. Jonathan gives direction to Sunday School, First Impressions, Missions, men’s/women’s ministries, and all adult discipleship opportunities.


    Jonathan has a Bachelors from Mississippi College and a Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY.


    Jonathan is a native of Mississippi and is married to Reagan. They have four children, Stella, Addis, Kona, and Violet.


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  • Kevin Hash

    Minister to Students and families

    Kevin began his ministry at Versailles Baptist in January 2014.  He leads our ministry to students and their families. He seeks to train teens in a program of discipleship. 


    Kevin has a Bachelors from Western KY University and a Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY.


    Kevin and his wife Dana have three children: Reagan, Ryan, and Morgan.

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  • MATTHEW PETTIGREW

    minister of worship

    Matthew first joined the staff at Versailles Baptist in 2018 as an Accompanist and Ministry Associate, serving regularly in the Worship and Youth Ministries.


    As Minister of Worship, Matthew seeks to lead the church in gospel centered worship, cultivating a lifestyle that always strives to bring glory to God.


    Matthew has degrees in Music, including a Masters in Piano Performance from Eastern Kentucky University.



  • Kendra Lopez

    minister to children and families

    Kendra began at Versailles Baptist Church in 2018. She will begin as Children's Minister in May 2025. 

  • Emilio zapata

    minister to hispanics

    Emilio began his ministry with Versailles Baptist in 2010. He and his wife, Nirma, are missionaries from Chile who came to the US to minister to the Spanish speaking population. In addition to Versailles Baptist, they minister with churches in Nicholasville.

     

    Emilio and Nirma direct a weekly worship service in Spanish and an adult Bible study. They also help provide leadership to our Hispanic Homework Club.



  • Carrie Cabell

    Congregational Care Minister

    Carrie joined the ministry team at Versailles Baptist in July 2024.



support staff

  • diane baker

    finance administrator / ministry assistant

    Diane joined the staff in 2015. She provides financial and accounting support as well as support for the Senior Pastor. Diane is very grateful to get to work with such an incredible team and to serve the church. She has a BBA from EKU in Marketing and Business Administration and brings 15 years of nonprofit experience to her service here. 


  • Emily Hughes

    OFFICE MANAGER / MINISTRY ASSISTANT

    Emily joined the staff in 2023. She manages the facilities and the office and provides support for the worship, adult, and student ministries.


  • KAT RANKIN

    Communications Coordinator / ministry assistant

    Kat joined the staff in 2025, managing communications and providing ministry support.

  • Johnie Dean

    Interim CHOIR DIRECTOR

    Johnie joined our staff in August 2024.

  • Mike Potts

    Maintenance Director


  • Stacy Allen

    PART-TIME CUSTODIAN


  • BRENDA OWENS

    WEEKEND CUSTODIAN