Pastor
Craig Bowen is the pastor at Lakeside Community Church. He and his wife, Theresa, were married in 1989 and have 5 children. He has a background in Civil Engineering and landscaping and is a graduate of the University of Toledo, the Moody Bible Institute and earned his MDiv from Columbia Biblical Seminary. Pastor Craig has a deep love for God’s Word and a passion for equipping men to be spiritual leaders at home and church.
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Elders
Al Larson, husband to Jean, father and grandfather, served faithfully as a missionary to the Republic of Congo and later as longterm director of Unevangelized Fields Mission. The Larsons continue to serve the Lord through their ministry at Penney Farms Retirement Community and at Lakeside. You can read more about their experiences in the Congo during the turbulent Simba Rebellion in their book, Out of the Jaws of the Lion, by H.Dowdy (available through the church office) Contact Pastor Larson

Paul Neff, husband to Glenda, father and grandfather, served faithfully as a longtime pastor in the American Baptist denomination. He retired from West Haven, Conn to join his son and family here in FL. Paul also served faithfully in the role of chaplain, both in government and police posts. The Neff’s lifelong, tender care of their blind, deaf and profoundly handicapped daughter, Naomi, spoke volumes to our church family of their character and deep trust in God. We are thankful to have them at Lakeside. Contact Pastor Neff

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