Meet Our Staff

Steve Barber

Senior Pastor

Pastor Steve is a fifth-generation native of the Tampa Bay area. He was born in 1958, graduated from King High School in 1977, and went on to Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida, where he would later receive a doctorate. In 1978, he married the former Sheri Maddox. They have four children all of whom are married and reside in the Tampa Bay area as members of Landmark Baptist Church. They now have eight grandchildren in total. Along with six other families, Landmark Baptist Church was founded in January of 1987. God has given him a unique preaching perspective and compassion for souls. Come and meet our Pastor!

Michael Peluyera

Assistant / Youth Pastor

Bro. Mike is a product of Landmark Baptist Church. Before he graduated high school, he was a teenager in our youth ministry. After he graduated in 2004, he attended and graduated from Trinity Baptist College from 2004 - 2008. He received his Master's degree from Liberty University in 2011. In 2014, he married Vivian, and they currently have three young boys. In 2017, God called him back to Landmark Baptist Church to serve as the Youth Pastor.

Song Leader & Choir Director

Hank Mortellaro

Under Bro. Hank's direction, our church provides a well-blended music ministry between traditional and contemporary music.

Children's Ministry Director

Stephen Phillips

Bro. Stephen leads our children's ministries, which include Sunday School, Junior Church, and Mighty Marks.

Nursery Director

Vivian Peluyera

Mrs. Vivian is in charge of our Nursery and Preschool. She oversees the well-being of our children. As the Youth Pastor's wife, she also serves and cares for the needs of our teenagers.