Mike Daniel joined Clifton Baptist Church as the Youth Minister during the spring of 2018. He was named Pastor in 2023. Mike and his wife Shellie have two children, Katelyn and Jon-Michael. Mike is passionate about sharing God’s word in a way that leads to life change and is grateful to serve the Franklinton community…

Jake Hall was born and raised in Walker Louisiana. He was called to Clifton Baptist Church to be the youth pastor in 2025. He was previously serving at Judson Baptist Church in several different ministries, including Worship and Youth ministry. He hopes to bring his gifts to Clifton to help grow the church community and…

A Franklinton native, Shelley Thomas Stewart serves as Clifton’s Children’s Director.  She is a 2002 graduate of Bowling Green School, and earned both a bachelor’s and masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from The University of Southern Mississippi.  In her everyday life, she ministers to children as a speech therapist for the Washington Parish School…

A lifelong member of Clifton Baptist Church, Anna Dell Creel brings her many musical talents and gifts to the church family, and officially serves as the Music Director. Anna Dell is the one behind each week’s order of worship, selecting the music and songs for each Sunday’s service.   In addition, she sings, plays the…

Randy Thomaswears a variety of hats at Clifton Baptist Church, including those of church treasurer and worship leader.  You’ll see him behind the podium each Sunday, leading the congregation in worship through song, as well as occasionally singing solos or in small ensembles. Randy is married to Jackie Thomas, and they have two grown daughters,…

A native to the Franklinton community, Emily Thomas serves Clifton Baptist as the church’s secretary.  Emily is a 2005 graduate of Bowling Green High School, and she has also earned her associate’s degree in business office technology/medical assistant from Antonelli College of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.  When Emily is not at the church, she works as a…