Our Team

Music Pastor

Christian Niell

(501)858-8021

Christian is married to his wife Madison and have two boys. Christian has been the Music Pastor at Pickles Gap Baptist Church since March of 2024 and surrendered to the call in 2019.




Youth Director

Darcy Benham

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Darcy has been a member of Pickles Gap Baptist Church since 1999 and began her position as Youth Director in 2022. Darcy and her husband Bill have been married for 24 years and have one son Will and his wife Sydney.She has 3 dogs and 30 animals total.  In her free time, she coaches archery, reads, and has many ongoing projects. Darcy been working with teens for over 20 years as both a public school teacher and in the church youth.

Favorite book of the Bible: The entire Bible, since He gave it to us to know Him at all times in all circumstances!

Favorite person from the Bible: Peter and his relatable personality

Favorite Food: anything but cucumbers and oysters




Children's Directors

Tony & Jennifer Hill

(501)336-5976

Tony and Jennifer Hill have been the Children's Ministers officially since 2023 but have worked faithfully with the children of Pickles Gap Baptist Church for many years. They love each child like their own and they love the Lord most importantly. The core belief for the Hill's is how important it is for children to come to know the peace and love of Jesus, and to help them build that relationship with Christ as well as their families.

Tony and Jennifer are married with three grown children and one grandbaby. They enjoy going to concerts and spending time together outdoors.

Tony:                                                                                                                                                                                Favorite Verse ~ Hebrews 13:7                                                                                                                            Favorite book of the Bible: 1 & 2 Timothy                                                                                                              Favorite Food: Mexican     

Jennifer                                                                                                                                                                  Favorite Verse ~ Psalms 42:1                                                                                                                               Favorite Book of the Bible ~ The whole Bible (it is all God's word to us and our instructions for life)                 Favorite Food ~ BBQ and Catfish                 




Ministry Assistant

Becky Purifoy

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Becky has been with Pickles Gap Baptist Church since 1998 and started her current position in 2007. Her and her husband Billy have been married for over 25 years and have a son Robbie who is married to Brooke (plus two beagle babies, Buck and Ranger) Becky spends her days off reading or camping and in the summer you will find her and her family on the lake.

Favorite book in the bible: James

Favorite person in the bible: Daniel

Favorite meal: seafood of any kind