Staff
REV. NICHOLAS HUGHES – PASTOR
Nick came to Woodland in July 2020. He calls Panama City Beach, Florida, his hometown. Nick started following Jesus at the age of 12 and answered the call to ministry shortly after that. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Blue Mountain College in Mississippi and a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Seminary. Nick is married to the former Rebecca Vining of Winfield, Alabama. They have one daughter, Mary Beth, and a rescue dog named Duke. Nick’s passions in ministry include preaching, teaching, and developing meaningful relationships. When he isn’t serving the local church, you can find him in the backyard grilling dinner, soaking up the sun at the beach, or enjoying God’s creation from a deer stand.
ANNE ALAN DUNCAN – Youth Minister
Anne Alan, a long-time member of Woodland and a lifetime United Methodist, is thrilled to have joined the team as Director of Programs in August 2018. With a degree from Auburn University and 15 years of experience developing innovative programs for nonprofits in the River Region, she comes to us with the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to support the church and our vision for the community. You may know Anne Alan from her involvement with the children’s ministry along with her two children, SJ and John Mays or from her development of the Wonderfully Made ministry in 2017. Her heart for the Lord and passion for connecting our members with opportunities for growth makes her the perfect addition to the team.
Email – WoodlandPrograms@gmail.com
DEBBIE MILLS – CHILDREN’S MINISTER
Debbie has 3 children: Sydney, Colby, and Chloe. They have attended Woodland since 2003. Debbie joined the staff in 2004, after being a stay-at-home mom for 5 years. She has earned a certification in Ministries with Children and leads a great group of volunteers and nursery staff who love children. Debbie leads several special events such as the Fall Festival, Easter egg hunt, Vacation Bible School, and Wonderful Wednesdays, as well as ongoing programs such as Sunday School, Children’s Church, and Wednesday night activities for kids. Debbie can be reached by email at mills.debbie5@gmail.com
SCOTT BORDERS – MUSIC MINISTER
Scott is a native of Montgomery, Alabama. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Huntingdon College in 1985, and his Master of Church Music degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1988. Scott has served in churches as a minister of music for the last 25 years. He serves as the full-time Minister of Music at Woodland, where he leads a chancel choir, handbell choir, children’s choir, and a praise team. Before coming to Woodland, he served as the full-time Minister of Music at the Saint James United Methodist Church for 10 years. Scott can be reached at the church office 334-272-7230.
LEAH FLOYD – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Leah Floyd, Administrative Assistant, joined Woodland’s staff in September of 2006. Leah and her husband, Dane, have two adult children. Her son, Chris is married to Chelsea and daughter Haley is married to Josh Bass. In November 2019 they welcomed their first grandbaby, Aubrey Layne Bass into the world. In May of 2020 Dane and Leah added their second grandchild, Jackson Ellis Floyd, to the family. She enjoys spending time with her family at their farm. Leah can be reached at: office@woodlandontheweb.org.