OUR STAFF

Pastor Jamie McClanahan
Senior Pastor
My wife Crystal and our two kids, Caleb and Brianna, have been a part of Wayne Hills since the fall of 2018. For the past 17 years, I have served the Lord in a full-time capacity in several churches in North Carolina and Virginia. I graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in 2001. In the years that followed I earned a Master of Arts, Master of Religion, Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
Ethan VanAernam
Family & Youth Pastor
I was called to ministry at a young age and have served in various ways since 2010. While at Liberty I met my wife Lindsey, we were married and now have six children, Abigail, Natalie, Henry, Thomas, Stephen, and William. I graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in 2012. In the years that followed I earned a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. We have been at Wayne Hills since September of 2025.

Ashley Brothers
Secretary
My husband Andrew and I have two little girls, Bethany and Briana, and are members of Crossroads Baptist Church in Fishersville. I grew up just over the mountain in Afton and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Medical Office Administration in 2016 from Pensacola Christian College. I met my husband Andrew at PCC, and we served on staff at the college for several years before moving back to the Valley.

Melissa Mahanes
Sunday Morning Children's Coordinator
My husband Scott and I have four wonderful children, Aaron, Leah, Abigail, and Miriam, and have been at Wayne Hills for 10 years. I grew up in New Hampshire and attended college there at Keene State College where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. After graduating in 2001, I moved to Charlottesville, VA where I taught preschool until having my own children.

Lindsey Bailey
Worship Coordinator
I live in Waynesboro with my husband, Mike, daughter, Charlotte, and stepson, Matthew. I have served as a worship leader and church pianist in several churches throughout Virginia. I currently also work as a Career Coach at Fort Defiance High School. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from James Madison University. I have taught middle school choir, piano, musical theater, guitar, and general music lessons for 13 years and currently maintain a private music studio.

Darlene Lilly
Treasurer
I have been a member at Wayne Hills since the mid 80's. I live in Crimora with my husband of 31 years, Tom. We have two adult children, Melissa and Molly, and two amazing grandchildren, 11-year-old Luke, and 2-year-old Kennedy. We are excited to add a 3rd grandchild in October. I retired from a career in healthcare at Augusta Health in 2019 and have been volunteering as the Treasurer at Wayne Hills since 2020.
Jonathan Godden
Family Ministries Intern
My wife Sarah and I have been members at Wayne Hills Baptist Church since 2023. We have one son, Ezekiel. Having grown up in Augusta County, I am familiar with our area and passionate about reaching this community. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University in 2022 and am currently pursuing a masters degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. My family and I are so excited to be serving our church family through family ministries!



