PASTORAL TEAM
Praise Family Church is a Pastor-led body of believers. We are blessed to have seasoned, knowledgeable and relevant leaders.
Pastor Tom & Pam Turner
Lead Pastor
Tom Turner has been the Lead Pastor at PFC since 1995, beginning with an initial attendance of just 12 people. Bringing forty years of experience and a vision for reaching families, PT has seen PFC grow into one of the most exciting churches on the Gulf Coast. He has four sons: Brandon, Bradley, Bailey and Brady.
In 2014 Pastor Tom’s wife, Lori, was diagnosed with cancer and passed away a few short weeks later. Despite this enormous loss, Pastor Tom still sensed the call to stay at Praise Family Church and lead his family through this tragedy. Miraculously, Pastor Tom remarried with Pamela Dew and gained two more sons: Kris and Kyle. Pastor Tom and Pam now lead PFC with a vision to reach the world. They also serve together on the boards of many world missions and national ministries.
Pastor Tom is a graduate of South Eastern University and Life Christian University.
Pastor Brandon and Lori Turner
Executive Pastor
Brandon Turner is Pastor Tom’s oldest son. In 2010 he joined the staff to work in the facilities department. Growing up at PFC, he saw how easy it was for young people to fall away from the Lord. When an opportunity arose for him to lead PFC Young Adults, he jumped at the chance and led it to new heights.
His heart to help people know Jesus expanded, and with it so did his responsibilities. Now, he serves as the Executive Pastor.
He and his wife, Lori, have two children, Micah and Lily.
Pastor Brandon is a graduate of the University of Mobile.
Pastor Elisha Miller
PFC Youth Pastor
At the young age of nine, Elisha Miller felt the call to preach the gospel and began courses at 16 to pursue ministry credentials. He traveled three summers with US missionaries and served two years at the World Prayer Center in Springfield, MO.
Elisha is passionate about seeing the next generation impacted by the power of the Gospel and discipled well for long-term faithfulness. He also has a deep passion to see the body of Christ working together across the city of Mobile.
Pastor Daniel and Jonell Stephens
Praise Kids Pastor
Pastor Daniel Stephens faithfully served at PFC for over thirteen years before joining the staff as Praise Kids Pastor in 2025. He and his wife, Jonell, have over 18 years of ministry experience, and their journey has been marked by a deep commitment to nurturing and disciplining the next generation. Upon arriving at PFC, they served together as PFC Youth leaders where they poured into the lives of students for several years. They later transitioned into the Praise Kids department, continuing their mission to build strong spiritual foundations in children from an early age.
Daniel and Jonell were married in 2010 and have three children: Mariah, Lydia and Ian.
Logan and Angela Stephenson
PFC Worship Leader
With over ten years of worship ministry experience, Logan Stephenson leads PFC Worship and oversees the PFC Media department. After graduating Teen Challenge, he served there for two years. He and his wife Angela have been married for 10 years and have three kids: Titus, Fisher, and Ellie.
Pastor Melinda Strickland
Director of Member Services and Pastoral Care
Melinda Strickland’s work focuses on connecting new Christians and long-standing members with opportunities to grow, flourish and thrive in their relationship with Christ. Melinda brings twenty plus years of experience in community building and leadership to her role. Before joining the staff at PFC, she served as a Festival/Crusade Associate at Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Her background and skills are complemented by a genuine love for people, which drives her to ensure every individual feels seen, known, and cared for within the PFC family.
She is a graduate of Praise Bible Institute with an Associate’s Degree in Theology.