Dayspring Staff

Billie is Dayspring’s Pastor to Children, which involves oversight of all ministries involving elementary age children. Billie previously has served as a student pastor at churches in Oklahoma and Georgia, but his love and concern for children and their families has now led him into children’s ministry. A native of coastal Mississippi, Billie holds degrees from Southern Miss and Southwestern Seminary. Billie joined the Dayspring staff in 2015.

Chandler serves as Dayspring’s College Pastor, which involves overseeing all college-aged ministry. Chandler served in student ministry for many years in Mobile, AL as well as teaching Bible at Cottage Hill Christian Academy. He completed a business degree at the University of Mobile and is finishing the final year of his Masters of Divinity at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Chandler joined the Dayspring staff in June 2019.

Chase serves as the primary Teaching Pastor at Dayspring and helped lay the foundation for the Dayspring College Ministry. Prior to his position at Dayspring, Chase worked for nearly a decade at the University of Mobile, ultimately serving as the Director of University Ministries. Chase is a native of the Mobile area. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and a Master’s of Arts in Theological Studies from University of Mobile. He joined the Dayspring staff in July, 2018.

Julie serves as the Director of Preschool Ministries at Dayspring, which involves coordinating all ministries for preschoolers, as well as the Summer Daycamp for Children. Julie has lived in Mobile most of her life and has served on staff at Dayspring since 2000.

Kris serves Dayspring by providing oversight of the day-to-day operations of the church. Having served as the Vice President of Operations at a Christian university, Kris brings a great deal of expertise to Dayspring in the areas of organizational and systems development. A native of the Birmingham area, Kris holds a degree in Finance from the University of Mobile. He joined the Dayspring team in May 2017.

Mike oversees the ministry efforts of the church. He also provides direct oversight of the church’s small group ministry and pastoral care efforts. Mike has served as a full-time pastor for three decades. A native of West Alabama, Mike holds degrees from the University of Alabama and the Dallas Theological Seminary. He joined the Dayspring team in February 2010.

Rob serves as the Missions Pastor at Dayspring, which involves coordinating and mobilizing the church for local and international missions efforts. Rob spearheads local efforts such as food distribution to the needy, ministry to the homeless, and disaster relief efforts. Rob also coordinates mission trips with partners in other parts of the country. Rob is a graduate of the University of Mobile, and has been serving at Dayspring since January, 2004.

Ryan serves as Dayspring’s Worship Leader, which involves the planning and leading of worship services on Sunday mornings, as well as in the midweek student and college environments. A native of Crestview, Florida, Ryan holds a degree in Worship Leadership from the University of Mobile. While at UM, Ryan emerged as a featured vocalist and songwriter for the school. He also toured extensively for two years with IMPACT, UM’s worship leading team. Ryan joined the Dayspring staff in the summer of 2016.