Our Ministry Staff

Tyler Armstrong

Senior Pastor

Tyler was voted in as the Senior Pastor at Woodward Avenue Baptist in April 2023. He had previously served at churches in northeast Alabama and most recently in Irving, Texas prior to transitioning to Muscle Shoals to serve at Woodward Avenue Baptist Church. Tyler is a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a BSE in Secondary Education and History. From there, he went on to graduate from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and completed his Master of Divinity (MDiv).

Tyler takes pride in being a product of the local church, beginning his preaching ministry at the age of 17 as he was trained by local church members and pastors. His prayer is that Woodward Avenue Baptist becomes an equipping center for Christians as they live out their faith in the Shoals and beyond.

Tyler married his high school sweetheart, Ryann, in 2016. They are the parents of Brooks and Jaxon. Tyler loves spending time with his family. During his free time, you will probably find him playing at the park with his boys, at various disc golf courses throughout the Shoals, lifting weights, or running. He is an avid Atlanta Braves fan and Auburn sports fan, as well as enjoying a good cup of coffee.

Our Ministry Staff

Tyler Armstrong

Senior Pastor

Tyler was voted in as the Senior Pastor at Woodward Avenue Baptist in April 2023. He had previously served at churches in northeast Alabama and most recently in Irving, Texas prior to transitioning to Muscle Shoals to serve at Woodward Avenue Baptist Church. Tyler is a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a BSE in Secondary Education and History. From there, he went on to graduate from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and completed his Master of Divinity (MDiv).

Tyler takes pride in being a product of the local church, beginning his preaching ministry at the age of 17 as he was trained by local church members and pastors. His prayer is that Woodward Avenue Baptist becomes an equipping center for Christians as they live out their faith in the Shoals and beyond.

Tyler married his high school sweetheart, Ryann, in 2016. They are the parents of Brooks and Jaxon. Tyler loves spending time with his family. During his free time, you will probably find him playing at the park with his boys, at various disc golf courses throughout the Shoals, lifting weights, or running. He is an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and Auburn sports, as well as enjoying a good cup of coffee. 

Tyler King

Associate Pastor
Worship & Discipleship

Bio Coming Soon!

Leasha Laster

Director of Senior Adults

Leasha began serving our senior adults in 2022, and has since launched a senior adult ministry at WABC called The Foundation. Originally from Albertville, Alabama, Leasha had a long career as a nurse practitioner which eventually led her to the other side of the country - working for the VA in Long Beach, California. She retired from the VA in 2020 and returned home to the shoals.


Leasha has two daughters, Kelly and Emily, and one grandson, Archie. In her free time you can find Leasha spending time with her friends and family and volunteering with various local organizations. Along with a passion for ministry, Leasha also loves music, Alabama football, and her very energetic Cavapoo.

Tyler King

Associate Pastor
Worship and Discipleship

Bio Coming Soon!

Leasha Laster

Director of Senior Adults

Leasha began serving our senior adults in 2022, and has since launched a senior adult ministry at WABC called The Foundation. Originally from Albertville, Alabama, Leasha had a long career as a nurse practitioner which eventually led her to the other side of the country - working for the VA in Long Beach, California. She retired from the VA in 2020 and returned home to the shoals.


Leasha has two daughters, Kelly and Emily, and one grandson, Archie. In her free time you can find Leasha spending time with her friends and family and volunteering with various local organizations. Along with a passion for ministry, Leasha also loves music, Alabama football, and her very energetic Cavapoo.

Conner Gresham

Director of Student Ministries

Conner is no stranger to Woodward Avenue. He spent his childhood and teenage years as a member of our faith family. He is a graduate of the University of North Alabama with a BBA in professional finance and is pursuing his Masters in Philosophy at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. 

He has previously served as an intern at multiple churches as well as the student director at a church in Sheffield, Alabama. He has a passion for discipling and raising up the next generation of believers. 

In his free time you can find him reading, working out, or playing any and all kinds of sports.

Our Support Staff

Conner Gresham

Director of Student Ministries

Conner is no stranger to Woodward Avenue. He spent his childhood and teenage years as a member of our faith family. He is a graduate of the University of North Alabama with a BBA in professional finance and is pursuing his Masters in Philosophy at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. 

He has previously served as an intern at multiple churches as well as the student director at a church in Sheffield, Alabama. He has a passion for discipling and raising up the next generation of believers. 

In his free time you can find him reading, working out, or playing any and all kinds of sports.

Sheila Holland

Financial Assistant 
Administrative Assistant

Our Support Staff

Sheila Holland

Financial /Administrative  
Assistant

Jenny Boozer

Nursery Coordinator

Tony Bush

Media Assistant

Jenny Boozer

Nursery Coordinator

Tony Bush

Media Assistant