David was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. During high school, David was called into full-time ministry under the ministry of Alan Lockerman while attending Cottage Hill Baptist Church. He is a graduate of Troy University with a degree in Business Marketing. After college, David attended and graduated from the Kanakuk Institute in Branson, Missouri and served two years as an Area Director for K-Life. David has served at Luke 4:18 Fellowship since July of 2009 first as the youth and young adult pastor, then associate pastor, and has served as senior pastor since January 2020. He is married to Leslie Bullock, and they have two children, Emme Grace and Samuel.
Martin has spent over thirty years in the financial services industry. A Christian since 1983, he served in various lay leadership positions within the church. In 2008, Martin accepted the position of Associate for Daily Church Ministries at Luke 4:18 Fellowship. His responsibilities include administration and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the church. Martin feels he is extremely blessed to be able to provide support for the ministries of Luke 4:18 Fellowship.
A native of Birmingham, Martin has lived in Mobile for most of his life. He is married to Robin and they have four sons, three daughter in laws, and twelve grandchildren. They enjoy being full-time grandparents, spending time at the beach, and attending University of Alabama football games.
Randy Presley serves as our Associate Pastor, coordinating ministries to serve our community through missions as well as overseeing ministry activities at Luke 4:18. Randy felt called into ministry in 1999, developing a passion for discipleship, missions, and the local body of Christ. He and his wife, Hannah, have two sons and one daughter. Randy is a graduate of Auburn University and the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth at S.B.T.S., and he has been serving here since 2018.
Josh was saved by Jesus when he was 8 years old and grew up in Kentucky. A couple years after being saved, his parents were called into sports ministry with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the family moved to Paducah, KY. Josh went on to run Division 1 cross-country and track at Morehead State University, and he became heavily involved with the sports ministry, Athletes in Action. He thought he was being called into sports ministry until the Lord redirected his steps to serve a summer at Kanakuk Kamps. This led to him attending and graduating from the Kanakuk Institute in Branson, Missouri, and God’s call to join the staff here at Luke 4:18. He has a passion for reaching youth for Jesus!
His life verse is Romans 12:1-2: Therefore, I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Melanie Robinson serves as our Children’s Director, engaging families in faith-building communities for parents and children. Melanie felt called into ministry in the early days of Luke 4:18 Fellowship, serving in the nursery and leading women’s Bible studies. She and her husband, Scott, have two daughters, Taylor and Ella, and she has been serving here since 2013. Melanie is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Communicative Disorders. In her spare time, her other interests include traveling, baking and cheering on Alabama football.
Noelle Neiden is a proud graduate of the University of South Alabama with a deep passion for nurturing the next generation. For many years, Noelle has been an active part of Luke 4:18 Fellowship, serving faithfully in the nursery and children’s ministry. Answering a heartfelt calling to children’s ministry, she finds joy in helping young hearts grow in faith and love. Outside of ministry, Noelle is a devoted parent to her wonderful son, Landon, and a lover of all things furry—especially dogs! When not cheering on the Crimson Tide football team, you can often find her curled up with a good book. Noelle is honored to share the gospel, joy, and learning with the children and families of Luke 4:18 Fellowship.
Aaron Pouncey serves as our worship pastor, leading our congregation in worship through various mediums, focusing on choir, ensembles, and orchestra. He received his bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Mobile where he sang with the university’s premier ensemble, the Voices of Mobile. Aaron felt the call to worship ministry in 2013, and was ordained at his home church, First Baptist Tillman’s Corner, on November 13, 2016. He started serving at Luke 4:18 Fellowship in March of 2020.
Aaron and his wife, Heidi, are blessed with 3 children, Madison, Hailey, and Josiah.
His life verse is Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Bobby Williams began serving as the 55 Alive Pastor in 2024. Brother Fred was a vital part of his life- did his wedding and ordained him at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. He graduated from University of Mobile with his bachelor’s degree and master’s in religion. Bobby has been serving in ministry for 40 years. He was an adjunct professor at UM in religion and for the last 12 years was an adjunct professor at Huntington College in Bay Minette. Bobby served as an associate pastor at Christ United Methodist for 18 years. He enjoys spending time with his 3 children and 9 grandchildren and dearly loves his wife, Nancy.
