Our Staff

Pastor Caleb serves as the Pastor of Music and Administration. He is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with Christ and strengthening the ministries of the local church. With nearly a decade of pastoral ministry experience, he enjoys preaching, teaching, discipleship, and anything that has to do with spending time with people. Pastor Caleb earned his bachelor's degree in Missions and a master’s degree in counseling from Maranatha Baptist University. He is currently pursuing further theological education at Central Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, Pastor Caleb has a particular interest in church administration, leadership development, and equipping others to serve effectively in ministry. Pastor Caleb and his wife, Elise, are blessed with three young children. Outside of ministry, he enjoys spending time outside, photography as a side business, anything technology-related, and finding creative ways to solve problems. His desire is to see individuals and families grow in their faith while helping Woodcrest Baptist Church remain faithful to God's Word and effective in reaching the next generation.

Mark Poorman Jr. grew up at Woodcrest Baptist Church, where he developed a lifelong connection to the church and its ministries. In 2006, he graduated from Maranatha Baptist University with a degree in Pastoral Ministries. Following graduation, Pastor Mark returned to Fridley and began working at General Mills, where he spent nearly ten years in logistics while seeking God's direction for his future. In 2015, he answered God's call to full-time ministry and joined the pastoral staff at Woodcrest Baptist Church as the Youth Pastor. After serving on the church side for nearly a decade, Pastor Mark transitioned into the role of Administrator at Woodcrest Baptist Academy, bringing with him years of pastoral experience and a background in organizational operations. His heart for ministry is rooted in a genuine love for people and a desire to see them grow and succeed. He is committed to supporting the faculty and staff, encouraging students to reach their potential, and helping create a school environment where both teachers and students can thrive. His desire is that every student would look back on their years at Woodcrest with gratitude for the education, relationships, and spiritual foundation they received. Pastor Mark married his high school sweetheart, Ann, in 2006 and are blessed with three children, one currently attending college and two still at home. Outside of ministry, Pastor Mark is on the board of Camp Chetek in Wisconsin, enjoys grilling and smoking meat, fishing, camping, and just about anything that gets him outdoors. Having grown up at Woodcrest himself, he appreciates the lasting impact of a church and Christian school on individuals and families. He considers it a privilege to invest in the next generation and continue serving the ministry that has played such an important role in his own life.