About Pastor Brian Faulkner

We are delighted to introduce you to Pastor Brian Faulkner and his wonderful family. Pastor Faulkner has a rich and diverse background in ministry and life, which he shares with his wife, Juanita. Together, they have been blessed with a wonderful family:

• Briana – A dedicated teacher at Heartland Baptist Academy in Oklahoma City.
• Zach – Serving as a medic with the esteemed 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
• Orion & his wife Sky – Joyfully anticipating the arrival of their first baby in September.
• Corey – A skilled Tesla technician based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Family and Ministry Journey

Pastor Faulkner’s life underwent a profound transformation in 2003. As a child, he made a profession of faith, but it did not bring real change, leaving him confused about his experience. Years later, his wife and their young daughter began attending church, and he would occasionally join them. 

A pivotal moment came when his uncle, who lived in the North Carolina mountains, had invited them for a visit. During their time there, they attended church that Sunday. That morning, the Pastor was preaching on “What Every Sinner Needs to Know”. Juanita went to the altar, repented, and placed her trust in Christ alone for salvation.

Six months later, a visiting evangelist was conducting a revival. That evangelist’s wife stood up that Sunday morning to share her testimony, which deeply convicted Brian’s heart and revealed to him that he was a lost religious man sitting in a church pew. On that day, he was gloriously saved and transformed. Just two years later, in 2005, he was called by God to preach, dedicating himself to spreading God’s word through preaching and teaching wherever possible.

Mission Work and Pastoral Experience

Pastor Faulkner’s devotion to God’s work led him to Kharkov, Ukraine, from 2014 to 2016, where he partnered with a veteran  missionary to build the church both physically and spiritually. After his time abroad, he served as a pastor in Geauga County, Ohio, for nearly three years, focusing on reaching the lost in the community and helping church members grow closer to the Lord through biblical teaching, preaching, discipleship, and counseling.

A New Chapter at West Beech Baptist Church

Now, Pastor Faulkner is excited to step into his role as pastor at West Beech Baptist Church. Together with his wife, he eagerly anticipates how God will move and work within the congregation and the community. With a strong foundation in faith and a passion for ministry, Pastor Faulkner is committed to guiding the church toward spiritual growth and fostering a zeal for reaching the lost.

We invite you to join us on this inspiring journey and become part of our warm and  welcoming church family. Alongside Pastor Faulkner and his loved ones, we look forward to witnessing the blessings and grace that God has in store for those who love Him, and the gift of salvation for those who have yet to know Him.