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 grew up at Landmark Baptist Church, where he was actively involved in the youth ministry during his teenage years. After graduating from high school in 2004, he attended Trinity Baptist College, earning his bachelor's degree in 2008. He continued his education at Liberty University, where he earned his master's degree in 2011.
In 2014, he married his wife, Vivian, and together they have five children. In 2017, the Lord led him back to Landmark Baptist Church to serve as Youth Pastor, where he now has the privilege of ministering to the next generation in the same church that helped shape his own faith.
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.