Dr. Tito Madrazo
Pastor
Tito and his family joined us here at Woodland in the summer of 2013 after previously serving churches in Texas and western North Carolina. Tito has a BA and MA from Baylor (where he met his lovely wife Danielle), an MDiv from Gardner-Webb, and a Doctorate in Theology from Duke Divinity School. Tito loves connecting the scriptures with real life and helping believers to be active in the mission field from their own backyards to the ends of the earth. Tito and Danielle have two beautiful daughters, Sophia and Ava, a cat named Mo and a very patient dog named Lucy.
CHRIS WALKER
Associate Pastor
Chris began as Minister of Youth and Children in 2009 at Woodland. He is a graduate of Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he majored in Business Management with a minor in Sports Management and competed in collegiate cross-country and basketball. Chris is also a graduate of Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest where he earned a Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry. In September of 2014, Chris transitioned into an Associate Pastor role at Woodland. Chris and his wife Chelsey have a beautiful daughter named Chloe.
Peggy Degler
Director, Preschool at Woodland
Peggy joined the Woodland staff in 2014 as the director of one of our newest and most exciting ministries, Preschool at Woodland! Peggy brings a wealth of experience to her position, having previously worked as a Children's minister and a Preschool Director in the Raleigh area. Most importantly, she has a heart for young children and families that is evident to all in the Woodland family. She is married to her husband Ed and they have three children and four granddaughters.
Carin Daniels
Children's Minister
Rev. Carin Daniels joined the Woodland Church staff as Children's Minister in April 2017. She is a graduate of UNC-Wilmington and has a Master of Divinity from Campbell University Divinity School. Carin has previously been in youth and children's ministry in Wilmington, Clayton, Apex, and Wake Forest, NC. She and her husband Greg, have two daughters, Ansley and Addison.
Ben Fuller
Youth Minister
Ben was born and raised about 3 miles down the road from the church and was literally attending Woodland before he was born. He attended Granville County schools and then received a B.A. from UNCW. Ben is currently pursuing his masters degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
When it comes to how he feels about this church, Ben doesn't mince words: "I love Woodland. I love the people here. Woodland is the very definition of a church family. I feel so blessed to be here and to be serving here. I am honored and humbled to follow our Lord as He leads me here at Woodland."
When it comes to how he feels about this church, Ben doesn't mince words: "I love Woodland. I love the people here. Woodland is the very definition of a church family. I feel so blessed to be here and to be serving here. I am honored and humbled to follow our Lord as He leads me here at Woodland."
Amy Grasty
Minister of Music
Amy was born in Marion, Kentucky and joined the Woodland Baptist Church ministerial staff in 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Meredith College, as well as a Master of Divinity in Worship Leadership from Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. Amy has a passion for music and leading worship and serving the wonderful people at Woodland.
Marilyn Basinger
Financial Administrator
Marilyn Basinger is the church secretary at Woodland. Constantly smiling, she keeps track of schedules, calendars, budgets, receipts, bills, and checks
...and Chris Walker.
...and Chris Walker.
Debora Godfrey
Office Administrator
Debora joined the Woodland Church family on March 11, 2012. She retired from NC State University after 33 years in 2013. She has three step daughters and nine grandchildren.
Debora is currently in the process of learning the ins and outs of our Church office, but she is going to leave the keeping track of Chris Walker to Marilyn.
Debora is currently in the process of learning the ins and outs of our Church office, but she is going to leave the keeping track of Chris Walker to Marilyn.