Our Pastors
Southridge is led by a group of paid and unpaid pastors entrusted with shepherding the church and its members, particularly in teaching, protecting, leading, discipling, equipping, and providing spiritual care.
As you have the need for prayer or guidance about difficult circumstances, have questions about faith or our church, or simply need a caring friend, the pastors of Southridge would be very happy to meet with you.
Taylor WhitmoreLead Pastor
Taylor Whitmore serves as Lead Pastor of Southridge Baptist Church. In this role, Taylor provides vision, leadership, and direction as Southridge aims to worship God passionately, connect with one another authentically, grow to know God deeply, and go, show and tell the Gospel boldly. Taylor is passionate about preaching the Word of God and shepherding the people of God, all to the glory of God.
Prior to coming to Southridge in 2019, Taylor served 3 years as a youth pastor in Cheyenne, Wyoming and 1 year as a church revitalization resident in Denver, Colorado. Taylor has a B.S. in Mathematics from Hannibal-Lagrange University and an M.A. in Theological Studies from Liberty University. Taylor is married to Jacquee and they have five sons: Ezra, Elias, Theodore, Arwyn, and Isaac.
Brent McCunePastor
Brent McCune serves on the pastoral team at Southridge Baptist Church, where he is entrusted by God to feed, lead, know, and protect His flock. He has a particular passion for caring for the suffering, gently guiding them through seasons of pain and pointing them to God’s sustaining mercy.
Before coming to Southridge in April 2021, Brent spent nine years as a worship leader and eleven years as lead pastor at First Baptist Church in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. These years of ministry have shaped his heart for both worship and pastoral care.
Brent is joyfully married to Michelle, and together they are raising four children: Zoe, Laura, Ruth, and Charles.
Additional Staff
Dianna PriceAdministrative Secretary
Dianna has worked as the Administrative Assistant since 2023. She sees her role as support staff for the pastors and committee leaders in accomplishing goals for Southridge and further His kingdom. Dianna plans on retiring from this position by 2027 but won’t be retiring from serving wherever God leads.
Dianna has been married to Allen for 32 years and has four grandchildren that have taken up much of their time in the past few years. Dianna has also served teaching children, youth and adult Bible study classes (Grow Classes & WOW), participated in Women’s Ministry, and enjoys growing her faith and relationship with Jesus. She desires to continue growing in Christ until her last breath. She says, “Life with God is an adventure worth pursuing!”
