Pastor Derek always teaches from the Bible. God has given him such a gift to teach us how to live a better Christian life. He not only teaches, he sets an example in everything that he does. He is not only a wonderful teacher and preacher, he is a great friend. He has a wonderful wife and four beautiful kids, with another one on the way! He is the best Pastor I have ever sat under in 65 years of life and I love him!

Last year was probably one of the toughest years I’ve been through in quite a while. In a four month time span, our beloved family dog passed away from cancer, my long-time job was eliminated and I was sent to a different division at the company, then my mother passed away suddenly, and I resigned at work. Life felt like it was spinning out of control and I could do nothing to stop it. However, through the grace of God, a lot of tears and questioning, plus a TON of prayer, I made it through the darkest moments. I am beyond grateful for WBGL and the consistent connection to prayer, worship music, and encouragement to find peace during the pain and confusion of life.