Meet Our Staff
Senior Minister
Following the retirement of our Senior Pastor Dr. Tom Leland on March 31, 2012, University Baptist has established a Senior Pastor Search Committee. and is actively and prayerfully considering applicants for the position.
Bob Badgett
Associate Minister for Education
bbadgett@universitybaptist.org
Bob Badgett, our Associate Minister for Education, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and his Master of Religious Education degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Before moving to Charlottesville, he served for 20 years at churches in Ohio and Florida. Bob enjoys hiking, sports, reading and music.
Bob's wife Patti is a registered nurse working at First Med at Pantops. Patti enjoys reading, gardening and the grandchildren. The Badgetts have a daughter Rachel and a son Jonathan. Rachel, who is married to Michael Abbott, has three children, Christian, Gideon and Elizabeth, and lives in Greenwood, Virginia. Jonathan, who is married to Alison Turner, has four children, Madison, Benjamin, Laurelen and Jon Robert, and lives in Wantagh, New York, which is on Long Island. He serves as the Music Pastor at Living Faith Community Church.
Alba Beasley
Associate Minister for Music and Worship
abeasley@universitybaptist.org
Alba Beasley, our Associate Minister for Music and Worship, graduated from the University of Montevallo in December of 1977, having earned the Bachelor of Music Education degree. In 1982 he received the Master of Church Music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Before coming to UBC, Alba served in churches in Texas, Alabama, and Virginia.
Alba's wife Pamela teaches on the Performance Faculties at the University of Virginia and at James Madison University. The Beasleys' two children, Benjamin and Lydia are graduates of Shenandoah University. Lydia is pursuing a career in music; and after teaching for several years, Ben began law school in the fall of 2011.
Barbara Taylor Moore
Organist
Barbara Taylor Moore has served as Organist and Principal Accompanist since 1987. She holds the Bachelor of Arts degree in music (piano and organ) from Mary Washington College, the Master of Music in Performance (organ) from Baylor University and has done postgraduate work at The University of Kansas and the Summer Organ Institute in Zwolle, The Netherlands. She is active as a private teacher of piano and organ, and on the keyboard faculty of UVa. Barbara is a member of the local chapter of the American Guild of Organists and the Charlottesville Music Teachers Association, and is a volunteer firefighter with the Charlottesville Fire Co. Her husband, Jim, is also an active member of UBC.
Phil Woodson
Youth Coordinator
If you have any questions about the Youth Ministry (Grades 6-12) at University Baptist Church please do not hesitate to drop him a line.
Sue Walton
Office Manager
Sue Walton has served as our Office Manager and Financial Secretary since 1984. She is a life-long resident of western Albemarle Co. and lives in beautiful Sugar Hollow. Her favorite pasttimes are walking and hiking, reading and sewing. Sue is a member of Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church in White Hall and says she loves having two church families.
Sarah Mundell Buchanan
Publications Coordinator and Web Steward
sbuchanan@universitybaptist.org
Sarah Buchanan joined our staff in August 2008. She comes to us with bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Education from James Madison University. She taught business education in Nelson County and at Charlottesville High School. Sarah also directed the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festivals for 17 years. The Buchanans were in Midlothian, Virginia, from 2002 until May 2008, before moving back to Charlottesville to be near their three daughters, sons-in-law, and six grandchildren. While in Richmond, Sarah worked as the publications coordinator, editor, and Web steward for a large United Methodist Church. In her spare time she loves to sew (everything from redesigning heirloom wedding dresses to quilts), read, and go to ball games. Her husband, John, retired from Luck Stone Corporation after 33 years, and now works as the Personnel Director for Design Electric. John graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans, where he played football. He plays softball with the UBC team and likes to golf, hunt, and fish.
Thomas Hill
Custodian
Thomas Hill, the longest serving member of our staff, has been our custodian since 1982. Thomas is well respected and is always helpful and cooperative. He and his wife Nellie have two sons and four grandchildren. Thomas's favorite pastime is fishing.