Doug Schmidt - Senior Pastor


Contact Doug Schmidt:

Wife: Carolyn

Children: Andy & wife Katie, son Andrew (Drew),Christina and Teresa

Life Verse: Philippians 1:6

Birthday: October 8

Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree at Maranatha Baptist Bible College; Masters in Religious Education at Temple Baptist Theological Seminary; Doctorate in Education at Temple Baptist Theological Seminary.

Brief History: I was born and raised in Westbrook, Minnesota. I graduated from Hastings High School in 1970.

Started at Woodside: I came from Ross Bible Church in Port Huron to be the Senior Pastor on May 1, 1991.

Christian Testimony: I became a Christian at the age of 8 through the loving influence of my parents.

Major Influences: There were too many people to mention that have made a difference in my faith and the path my life has taken.

Ministry Focus: To lead God's people at Woodside to be all that He wants us to be through modeling, teaching, preaching, shepherding, and casting a vision for Woodside.

Ministry Goals: My plans are to lead this church to be all that God wants us to be in our worship of Him, relationships with each other and our impact on our community and world.