Church Leadership in Focus

Shawn Stricklin is one of the pastors on staff at Westwood Baptist Church. He has been married to the love of his life, Shawn Tay Stricklin, for more than 32 years. They have two adult children, Dylan and Paige, and five grandbabies that bring boundless joy to their lives. Pastor Stricklin has been on staff at Westwood since 2018 and participates in or oversees the following ministries: RU Addiction Recovery, Discipleship, Missions, Caregiving, Senior Saints, and The Timothy Foundation. He holds an Associate of Arts in psychiatry and psychology, a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, a Master of Arts in Ministry Supervision, and a Master of Theological Studies from Midwestern Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in pastoral and ministry supervision at Liberty University. ​