Our Team

At Walnut Street, we're thankful for the men and women who serve our church faithfully. We encourage you to use this webpage to become more familiar with our church staff and also as a resource to pray for these individuals regularly.

Coye began serving with Walnut Street in January 2023 and is thrilled to be here! Previously, he served with the International Mission Board (IMB) in Botswana and in South Asia. He has pastored churches in Kentucky & North Carolina. Coye is married to Sherra. They give thanks to God for their five adult children, five children-in-law, and wonderful grandchildren.

Martin graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity in December 2021 and then joined the Walnut Street staff as Chinese Pastor. Before Martin came to America in 2018 to start his theological program, he was a bi-vocational pastor in a house church for 7 years in Guangzhou, China. Martin has various vocational experiences and he is passionate to proclaim the Word of God and active in cross-church ministries. He and his wife Lei Xiao live in Louisville.

Andrew is currently studying to get a Master of Divinity at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He currently lives on campus with his wife (Lizzie) and three children (Elijah, Sophie, and Amelia). Originally from Australia, he enjoys meeting new people, playing ball sports, swimming, and camping. Andrew has a passion for hanging out with youth and teaching them the Word of God. His goal is to present the youth of Walnut Street “mature in Christ” (Col 1:28) by laying a solid Biblical foundation for their lives, enabling them to follow Him for their whole lives.

Isabel has attended Walnut Street with her younger sister and mother since she was six years old and became a member by baptism in 2016. She has been volunteering in the children’s ministry since 2015. Isabel graduated from UofL in December 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Janet joined the Walnut Street staff in August 2022. Prior to joining staff, Janet had served as a volunteer in the Community Ministries since 2000. She became a member of WSBC in June 2001 and is an active member of the Agape Sunday School class. Janet has a Bachelor of Science degree, Master of Arts degree, and Rank I in Education from the University of Louisville. She retired from the Jefferson County Public Schools & the University of Louisville after working in education for 50 years. Janet is a widow and has one son, Dean.

Ralph and his wife, Emily, have attended Walnut Street since 2009, after he served the Lord as a pastor for 40 years. He is the editor and author of LITS Books, which is the publishing arm of Life in the Spirit Ministries; he will be releasing his 30th book in 2026. Ralph holds a Doctor of Religious Studies degree from Trinity Theological Seminary and has taught New Testament Studies at the Bible college, university, and seminary levels. He teaches an adult Bible class at Walnut Street. Ralph and Emily have two married daughters and three grandchildren and live in Sellersburg, Indiana.

Kathy has been serving at Walnut Street since January 2001. She is responsible for the administative support of the ministerial staff. Kathy resides in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband Michael, daughter Alex, and son Evan. 

Herbie joined Walnut Street in spring 2024. Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, he is currently studying at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary pursuing a Master of Divinity degree. 

Muhammad Alfraiji - Custodian

Susan Barnett - Wedding Coordinator, Assistant Treasurer

John Borengasser - Interim Minister of Music

James Fuqua - Food Service Coordinator

Ketra James - Custodian

Walter McFall - Maintenance Supervisor

Tish Younts - Custodian