WINFREE STAFF
Rev. Lee Foster
Senior Pastor
leefoster@winfreechurch.org
Lee came to Winfree in October 2025. A native of Texas, he graduated from Baylor University where he met his wife, Megan. They have three children. He earned a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School and a Master of Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. Prior to coming to Winfree, he served churches in southern Virginia and was an adjunct faculty member at the Governor’s School of Southside Virginia and Southside Virginia Community College. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading too many books, playing chess, and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Above all, his passion is pointing people to Jesus and helping them to see that they were made to be known and loved by God.
Rev. Jimmy Doan
Youth Minister
jimmy.doan@winfreechurch.org
Jimmy joined Winfree back in June of 2014. He has a dual degree in Religion/Philosophy and Psychology from Roberts Wesleyan College. His wonderful wife, Meagan, works on the Recruitment and Admissions team for VCU Performing Arts. Jimmy has spent most of his life in Upstate New York, which is why he is a huge fan of the Syracuse Orange and the Buffalo Bills. Jimmy truly has a passion for helping students navigate through the difficult times in their lives while trying to point them to how much Jesus loves, cares for them, and wants to be at the center of their lives.
Rev. Joshua P. Roberts
Young Adult Minister
josh.r@winfreechurch.org
Joshua joined us in July 2022. He is passionate about helping people grow in their walk with Jesus and seek to know Him more each day. At Winfree, Josh is the minister to Young Adults and is focused helping young people who are in college to those who are settled and raising a family and all who are in between. Throughout the week Josh leads: a Sunday morning group at 9:40, a Monday night Bible study and hangout at 6:30, and teaches a Wednesday night discipleship class for anyone who wishes to attend. Josh is also involved in several ministries and committees at Winfree. Josh graduated from Boyce College, the undergraduate school of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, with a degree in Biblical and Theological Studies. In addition to his work at Winfree, Josh is enrolled at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond. He is a proud native of Ohio and has served both senior and associate pastor roles in churches in Ohio and Virginia.
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Matthew Knesal
Contemporary Worship Leader
matthew.k@winfreechurch.org
Matthew Knesal is a Liberty graduate class of 2021, with a love and joy for worship leading, audio engineering, light design, as well as songwriting. With experience working and producing for worship leaders such as Michael W. Smith and Mac Powell, he is excited to bring his worship and commercial music experience to Winfree. Born right here in Midlothian Virginia, Matthew is excited to share his love of music and worship with the Winfree congregation. He has a heart for training more than just singers and musicians, but to train leaders for Christ.
Dr. Jimmie Miles
Minister of Congregational Care
jmiles@winfreechurch.org
Jimmie became a part of the ministerial staff on February 2024. He previously served Winfree Church from 2004 until 2010 as the Minister of Education. He is committed to Jesus Christ and wants to share the love and caring of Christ for the church family and the Midlothian community as they journey through the many joys and difficulties of life.
Jimmie graduated from the College of William and Mary with a degree in United States History and Educational Psychology. He received his seminary degree in Christian Education from Union Presbyterian Seminary and The Presbyterian School of Christian Education. He earned a Doctor of Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources Management from Southern California University.
He has served a number of Baptist Churches throughout Virginia in diverse ministerial roles. He is married to Sharon and together they have three grown children, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Sharon retired after a successful career as a Church Growth Consultant with Life Way Christian Resources. They have served Christ internationally as well as in the US.
Lindy Moore
Financial Administrator
finance@winfreechurch.org
Lindy studied music at Virginia Commonwealth University and has a degree in Business Administration from Strayer University. With plenty of financial experience in businesses as well as churches, we are so glad to have welcomed Lindy to the Winfree staff in February 2022. She also currently serves as the Worship Director at Chesterfield Baptist Church. Lindy enjoys family time with her husband, Doug, and five sons-especially at the beach!
Dr. Carol Hill
Traditional Worship Leader
chill@winfreechurch.org
Carol joined Winfree in April 2024. She was born and raised in Lynchburg, VA, graduating from Lynchburg College. She earned the Master of Church Music and the Doctor of Music Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. More recently, she graduated from Shenandoah University with her Doctor of Musical Arts. Carol has served as Minister of Music in several churches in Kentucky and Virginia over the years, and also as a music professor in several universities. She recently retired (July 2024) after ten years in elementary music (K-5) in Hopewell, VA.
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Carol and her husband, David, served as IMB Missionaries for 15 years, 10/1986-01/2002, assigned as music professors at the Equatorial Baptist Theological Seminary in Belem, Para, Brazil. Both of their sons, Mark and Aaron, were born in Belem, Brazil. They are so thankful to God for so many blessings they received while serving in Brazil, and appreciate the opportunities and connections they continue to have when they get the chance to return. Carol is also grateful for the musical ministry opportunities she has at Winfree Church and looks forward to what can be accomplished!
Office Manager
Kelsea Burton
Publications
kelsea.burton@winfreechurch.org
Kelsea joined Winfree in the spring of 2017. Since earning her degree in graphic design, she has explored all kinds of creative work—from set styling to painting murals. She loves being part of the Winfree family and enjoys using her skill set to create the church’s publications and creative content. Kelsea was born and raised in Richmond and lives there now with her husband and teenage daughter.
Michele Bynum
Organist
office@winfreechurch.org
Michele is a native North Carolinian with many family ties to Virginia. She received her Bachelor's Degree of Music and Master's of Music in Piano Performance from Greensboro College and Converse College, respectively. She also has certification in Music Education and is a piano instructor at Salisbury Presbyterian Church Music Academy. Michele and her husband, Bill, live in Midlothian with their cairn terrier, Scooter. They have a son, Will, who lives in Richmond.
Gary Jenkins
Facilities Manager
property@winfreechurch.org
Gary Jenkins was born and raised in Varina. He attended Elon College (B.A.), VCU (Business Law) and Richmond Technical School (HVAC). Gary is retired from Philip Morris where he worked in Environmental Services for 25 years. He was a part of opening John Tyler Community College in 1999 and St. Francis Hospital in 2005 – both in Facilities Engineering. Gary and his wife, Christine, live in Midlothian with their Cavapoo, Charlie. His hobbies include sailing, golf, snow skiing and fishing.