Question 1

How long have you been in East Hill?

Accepted Answer

We’ve been gathering in East Hill since February 2026. Our hope is to plant deep roots here for years to come by loving Pensacola, opening God’s Word together, and welcoming our neighbors into the fellowship of Christ.

Question 2

Who's leading Pensacola Bible Church?

Accepted Answer

Pensacola Bible Church is led by a board made up of Pastor Sagar Sukka, Bill Striepeck, Dave McCormack, and Gabriel Thompson. They guard our mission, doctrine, and finances. We operate on a biblical model of a plurality of male elders rather than a top-down corporate structure, with each member meeting the qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

Question 3

Who's the Pastor of Pensacola Bible Church?

Accepted Answer

Sagar Sukka serves as Lead Pastor of Pensacola Bible Church. He holds a Master’s in Biblical Studies from Moody Theological Seminary and a BBA from Osmania University. Over his years in pastoral ministry, he has served as Associate Pastor at Baptist Church Hyderabad and Beach Haven Baptist Church, Pastor of Students at FBC Gulf Breeze & Storypoint, and Operations Associate at Olive Baptist Church. Beyond local pastoral care, Sagar has a deep passion for global ministry, founding Seminary on Wheels in 2017 to equip local pastors in India with formal hermeneutics training.

Question 4

Is Pensacola Bible Church part of a denomination?

Accepted Answer

Pensacola Bible Church is an independent, plurality elder-led local church, not affiliated with any denomination or parachurch organization. We are fully committed to the authority of Scripture, salvation by grace alone, and gospel-centered worship.

Frequently asked questions

How long have you been in East Hill?

Who's leading Pensacola Bible Church?

Who's the Pastor of Pensacola Bible Church?

Is Pensacola Bible Church part of a denomination?