Our Pastors

Pastor David J. Mitchel

Dave Mitchel received Jesus Christ as his Savior at 10 years old, and at age 20 fully dedicated his life to God. While serving in the United States Air Force, Dave joined Faith Baptist Church in Niceville Florida. Under the ministry of Pastor David Cosmo, Dave felt the call to preach and began attending evening classes at a local fundamental Bible Institute. While at Faith Baptist Church, Dave was placed in charge of the church's visitation program and was involved in street preaching and local evangelism.

Upon being relieved of active duty in 1981 and honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in 1983, Dave felt led to serve at Gettysburg Bible Baptist Church under the leadership of his father, Pastor Richard Mitchel. During this time Dave preached in nursing homes, jails, and the local rescue mission. During this time as well the church called Dave to serve as assistant pastor, preaching the Sunday evening services. In 1989, Dave, husband and father of two, while working a full-time secular job, along with his assistant pastoral duties, began correspondence studies through Gulf Coast Bible Institute from which he received his "Graduate of Theology" and "Bachelor of Biblical Studies" degrees.

Having served as assistant pastor for eighteen years Dave was ordained in 1999. In April 2000, upon Pastor Richard's desire to serve with the Fellowship Tract League and God’s call, Dave was unanimously installed as senior pastor. His wife Patty, whom Dave often refers to as "his better half", serves faithfully by his side in various roles as do both his children and their families.

Assistant Pastor Daniel Hubbard