Ron and Pat Secrest

Pastor and Mrs. Secrest have been in ministry work almost 50 years. From student days at Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Missouri in the mid 1950's to the present, their work history includes 8 years of college training, twelve years of music ministry, and associate pastor work in a large congregation near Washington, D.C., and pastoring four congregations including one started from scratch in New Hampshire, and others in Massachusetts, Indiana, and Florida.

They came to Delaware in 2000. Mrs. Secrest is a pianist, singer, and music coordinator. Pastor Ron leads the choir and does solo work in addition to the pulpit and senior pastor ministries.

On July 13th 2008, Pastor Secrest announced his retirement after 50 years of full-time service.

Chris and Traci Kondracki

Chris and Traci were born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia. They both accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior while in their youth. Chris attended the Baptist Bible College and Graduate School of Theology in Springfield, Missouri, where he earned a BS in Pastoral ministry and Bible, and a MA in Biblical Counseling. Traci attended Liberty University where she ministered with the Light Evangelism team. During six years in Florida , they served in youth, outreach, & couples ministries.

Chris accepted the position of Associate Pastor at Southside Baptist Church in April, 2002. Since 2005 he has served as the Executive Pastor.  Traci currently serves as the church secretary. They are involved in a variety of ministries, and enjoy leading the Couples in Action (C.I.A.) Class. They have a son, Conner, and a daughter named Keely.

On August 3rd 2008, the church called Pastor Kondracki to be their new pastor.

Brian and Jonnie Neibert

Brian and Jonnie Neibert were born and raised in northeastern Ohio. Brian accepted Christ in his youth but it wasn't until his wife Jonnie accepted Christ as her personal Savior that Brian yielded his heart to the call of foreign missions.

Both attended Atlantic BBC in Chester Virginia and graduated in April 2006. Brian his BS in Missions; Jonnie, a Bible degree.

While in Virginia, Brian and Jonnie worked in the junior church program, choir, and taught a Sunday School class. They continue to assist in some of these ministries at Southside.

Brian joined the staff of SSBC in January 2006 to complete his Missions Internship in preparation of future foreign missions work. Having been on several mission trips to Brazil, Liberia, Uruguay, and Cambodia, they feel led of the Lord to minister in Uruguay.  

While remaining active as members here at SBC, they are currently on deputation, raising support with the goal of leaving for Urugray by the end of 2008.  If you would like to schedule them to share their burden for Uruguay with your congregation, they may be contacted at 302-698-6337.