Staff

Justin Buchanan - Pastor jbuchanan@wakefieldbaptist.org Justin is originally from Bristol, TN. He and his wife, Sarah, have three sons: Isaac, Ethan, and Micah. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from East Tennessee State University and a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Theology, Christian Leadership Track, from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before coming to Wakefield, Justin served as the Pastor to Students at Bay Leaf Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC for eight years. He also served at Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church in Bristol, TN for three years where he worked with both children and middle school students.

Josh Branum - Pastor of Students & Evangelism Josh is originally from Pace, FL, a small town near Pensacola. He and his wife, Lacey,  have been married since December 2005, and have one daughter, Emma Grace. They moved to North Carolina in January 2006. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy/Religious Studies from the University of West Florida and a Master of Divinity in Christian Apologetics from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Randy Bridges - Minister of Music Randy is a native of North Carolina. He and his wife, Felicia, have four children: Megan, Kelsey, Daniel, and Matthew.  Prior to coming to Wakefield, he served as the Associate Pastor at Watkins Chapel Baptist Church in Middlesex, NC. Randy holds a Bachelor of Science from North Carolina State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Randy also teaches Middle School at North Raleigh Christian Academy.

Bekah Stoneking - Minister to Children Bekah is originally from Atlanta, GA and recently moved to Wake Forest to attend Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Columbus State University, and taught Elementary School before joining the staff at Wakefield. Bekah has also served in church leadership roles such as Sunday School teacher, Youth Leader, VBS Leader, and Kids Club Coach. She loves teaching, working with, and building relationships with children.

Aimee Davis - Office Administrator Aimee is originally from Savannah, Georgia and moved to Wake Forest with her husband in January 2009. Prior to coming to Wakefield, she worked as Administrative Assistant for a senior center in Charleston, South Carolina. Aimee graduated from Charleston Southern University in 2006.