Southside Baptist Church staff
Southside Baptist Church is blessed to have a staff who are truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will. Following are brief bio's of our staff and leadership team and their qualifications for ministry.
Andrew Knick
Pastor
Bro. Andrew has served as Senior Pastor of Southside Baptist Church since October 2010. He is passionate about leading a church where biblical truth is embraced and lived out, and where members are encouraged to care for one another and connect others to the body of Christ.
Bro. Andrew is a graduate of The Baptist College of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Theology.
He is married to Kelli, and together they have two children, Parker and Raeleigh.
Ricky Bruner
Music Minister
Bro. Ricky has served as Minister of Music since 2014. He leads the church in worship with a desire to glorify God, serve the congregation, and support the church’s mission through biblically grounded, Christ-centered music. Bro. Ricky is passionate about helping the church family worship together with both heart and truth.
Bro. Ricky has pursued vocal studies with a focus on voice, having studied at Chipola College, The Baptist College of Florida, and Florida State University. Through his ministry, he works closely with church leadership and volunteers to cultivate a worship environment that encourages spiritual growth and points people to Christ.
He is married to Lucy, and together they have one granddaughter Bayleigh.
Jonathan Hornsby
Student Minister
Bro. Jonathan has served as Student Minister of Southside Baptist Church since 2019. He leads and oversees the middle school, high school, and college ministries, with a heart to see students grow in their faith and live out biblical truth. Bro. Jonathan is passionate about discipling the next generation and equipping students to care for others and connect them to the body of Christ.
Bro. Jonathan is a graduate of Liberty University, where he earned an Associate of Arts in Religion and a Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership.
He is married to Brandy, and together they have three children, Riley, Raelynn and Anderson; and two grandchildren.
Tracy Whitehurst
Ministry Assistant
Tracy joined the staff of Southside Baptist Church in 2025 and serves as the Ministry Assistant. She plays a vital role in supporting the church’s ministries and staff through organization, communication, and daily administrative responsibilities. Tracy’s behind-the-scenes work helps ensure that the ministries of Southside run smoothly and effectively.
With a heart for service and a commitment to the mission of the church, Tracy faithfully supports the congregation and leadership as they seek to serve the Lord and one another.
She is married to Steve, and together they have two children, Tori and Thomas; and two grandchildren.






