Russell Fail, Pastor

Russell Fail was born and raised in Virginia and has been pastor of several churches in both Virginia and New York. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. He continued to work in the banking industry for several years until he felt God leading him to pursue full time ministry. He received his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. He has a passion to preach the Gospel, reach the lost, and see people deepen their walk with Christ. Russell married his wife Christine in June 1995. Christine has a heart for people and uses her gifts to support her husband and serve those around her. God blessed them with two daughters, Renee and Theresa.

David Stiles, Chairmen of the Deacons

David's testimony at Broadway Baptist is a powerful one. Having given his life to Christ at the age of 33, he has experienced a profound transformation that has opened new doors and set him on a path of service and devotion. Rescued from the struggles that marked his life before becoming a Christian, David now seeks to serve God and guide others who are lost and blind to the truth.

For David, Broadway Baptist is not just a place of worship, but a family. The love he has for this church community is as strong as his love for God. Serving as a Deacon, he is deeply committed to supporting the church and assisting the pastor, a role he never imagined for himself in the first 33 years of his life. David is truly grateful for this opportunity to serve and give back.

Outside the church, David and his wife, Season, whom he married on August 20, 2007, under the guidance of Pastor Bob Smoot at Broadway Baptist, are raising their three children with faith as their guiding principle. Their commitment to their faith and family is evident in their dedication to instilling Christian values in their children.

Colossians 1:13-14

He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Season Stiles, Sunday School Director

Season Stiles does a great job overseeing the Sunday School Department at Broadway Baptist Church. Her experience comes from being the Officer Manager for Spencer G. Shelley DDS. And in addition to the Sunday School Director and office manager roles she bears, she is also a Rodan and Fields consultant, wife to her husband David - and mother to three wonderful children. But when she does have some spare time on her hands, some  of Season's hobbies include duck hunting and baking. Her favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11.

Stephanie Shelley, Youth Coordinator

A native Virginian from the "Western Shore," Stephanie grew up in a Methodist home where she first experienced her parents' steady faith. A definitive moment of her own spiritual journey was at Triple "R" Ranch, where she made a public declaration of her faith in Christ. Soon after marrying her husband Spencer, the two prayerfully decided Broadway Baptist to be their home church, and since then they have not only furthered their careers as dentists, but have also become parents to two little ones.

"Being a teenager is such a critical time, and it's so important that teens feel supported while starting or building their relationship with Christ. As youth coordinator, I am excited to plan events to enrich the experience of the teens of Broadway Baptist Church in a thoughtful and safe environment."

Christine Fail, Children’s Ministry

Christine has loved children ever since she can remember. She started teaching Sunday School to pre-schoolers at the age of 16 and has continued working with children in many capacities, from children’s church, Vacation Bible School, children’s programs in Cambodia, to her position at Broadwater Academy Upper School as the French Teacher. She serves alongside her husband in ministry and is a proud mother of her two grown daughters, Renee and Brooke.

One of her favorite verses is Matthew 19:14

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

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Sandy Baggett, Missions Coordinator

Although Sandy was raised going to Sunday school and church consistently, it wasn't until later in life when she realized how important such things were. A critical time in her life was when her husband Donnie had to undergo surgery. It was then when she promised God that if her husband came through alright, she would start back at church regularly. All went well with Donnie's surgery, and since then she's been a positive force in the church, heading up the WMU and keeping track of the various missions Broadway Baptist supports. She knows now that "that was [God's] plan all along! Not just to attend church regularly, but to do whatever is asked of me all for the glory of God!"