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Dr. David Benjamin
Senior Pastor
David has a Ph.D. in New Testament, served as a missionary in Asia, and has been a high school cross country coach for 25 years. But most of all, David is a person who is committed to Jesus Christ and wants to discover what that means in everyday life and in his relationships with others. David says that in the Sunday messages he tries to convey meaningful, biblical truths that have real life applications in an engaging form that communicates God’s love and is easily understood by anyone. David is married to Jana, who also has a seminary degree. They have two children, Claire and Evan. He says that Winfree is “home” for them and hopes that you will discover the same is true for you.
Jimmy Doan
Youth Minister
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. Cynthia Collins
Minister of Children & Families
Rev. Cynthia Collins came to Winfree on January 1, 2013. She has been in the ministry for over twenty-two years and and graduated with a Bachelor of Ministry in Religious Education and Music from Florida Baptist Theological College. She also attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where she received a Masters of Arts in Christian Education with a Concentration in Ministry to Children. Helping children develop a significant relationship with Christ is her passion.
Rev. Joshua Roberts
Young Adult Minister
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. Josh graduated from Boyce College, the undergraduate school of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, with a degree in Biblical and Theological Studies. He is a native of Ohio and has served as a pastor in churches in both Ohio and Virginia.
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Matthew Knesal
Contemporary Worship Leader
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.
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Susan Marshall
Interim Traditional Worship Leader
Susan received a Bachelor of Music Education, vocal principal, from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She was previously on staff at Winfree for 20 years serving as Music Ministry Coordinator until 2010 directing children’s choirs, youth choirs, chimes and collaborating for special services. She has been a member of the Church Choir since 1985. Willingly and joyfully, she has returned to the staff to serve in the interim music position.
Lindy Moore
Financial Administrator
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 Music Director at Good Shepherd United Methodist. Lindy enjoys family time with her husband, Doug, and five sons -especially at the beach!
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Kelsea Burton
Publications Designer
Kelsea joined Winfree in the spring of 2017. She has always had a passion for design and graduated with a degree in Graphic Design in 2010. Since then, she has explored many creative endeavors and is raising a daughter who is in middle school. Kelsea enjoys being part of the Winfree family and serving the staff and church members in her role designing and creating Winfree's major publications.
Hannah Roberts
Digital Content Manager
Hannah graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Music in Worship Studies in 2017 and is a California native. She has a great passion for serving the Lord in a variety of ways, with music and social media ministry being her favorites. Hannah is a member of Unity Baptist Church in Prince George where she serves in the worship ministry and leads a discipleship group with her husband, Jacob, who is the Worship Pastor there.
Michele Bynum
Organist
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
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.