Dr. Sal Yannizzi, Pastor

Dr. Yannizzi has been married to his wife Donna since 1980.  They have four children and one grandchild.

Dr. Yannizzi has been the pastor of Southside Baptist Church since 1988. He enjoys preaching and teaching the truths of God’s Word. Dr. Yannizzi is a conference speaker and also the President of Northeast Baptist Bible College. 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Melone, Associate Pastor

Dr. Melone was saved at Southside Baptist Church in 1988, and later called to preach. He and his wife Jennifer met at Southside and married in 1993.  They have three children.

As  Associate Pastor of Southside Baptist Church, Dr. Melone’s responsibilities include: Bus Director, Vice President of the Northeast Baptist Bible College, teaching in our Christian school, and various other tasks that may arise.

 

 

 

 

 

Jason Poppa, Youth Pastor

 

Brother Poppa is a product of Southside Baptist Church. He attended our Christian School, went to Bible college, and returned to Southside to work under the leadership of Dr. Yannizzi.
Brother Poppa is now in full time service as our Youth Pastor along with his wife Nicole and one child.  Brother Poppa formed a youth group called The Champions Club. They meet weekly for fellowship, soul winning, preaching and various youth activities.

 

 

 

 

 

Kevin Cavanaugh, Assistant Pastor

Brother Cavanaugh is an Assistant Pastor. He is our soul winning director, Young adults Ministry leader and has numerous other responsibilities around the church.He and his wife Christina have been serving since 2004.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Owens, Administrative Assistant

 

Brother Owens was called to preach at Southside Baptist Church in 2001. He and his wife Amber lead our 1st through 6th grade children church program, teach in our Christian school, and assist Pastor Melone in various Christian school responsibilities