Rick Baldwin began his ministry at Wildwood Baptist Church on Sunday, March 6, 2005. He has a passionate love for God and people, and is a powerful communicator of the Word of God. Pastor Rick received his Bachelor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary in 1981. He accepted his first pastorate in Hazlehurst, GA in 1975 and served there until 1987. Before coming to Wildwood, he served at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL where he was pastor for nearly 18 years. Rick and his wife, Cheryl, have been married for 25 years, and have one son, Scott, and one grandson, Christian Hunter.