Dr. Walt Magaha
Pastor
Walt is husband to Tori and father to Tripp and Zoey.
He has served The Lord at Calvary since July 15, 2019.
As pastor, it is his joy to preach and teach God’s Word (1 Timothy 5:17; 2 Timothy 4:2), train up others to do the same (2 Timothy 2:2), equip and mobilize the church to do the works of ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12), provide spiritual protection from error in doctrine or practice (Titus 1:9), and to lead and oversee the life and ministries of our church family (1 Peter 5:2).
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Public Relations from University of West Florida, a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and
a Doctor of Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
He was ordained in August 2014 at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL.
Walt was a contributor to the book, Pensacola’s West-side Story: A Call to the Church to Unite around the Gospel by Ron Lentine.
Favorite Verses:
John 17:3 - “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”
Proverbs 3:5-8 - “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”
Philippians 4:6-7 - “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 4:2 - “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.”
He has served The Lord at Calvary since July 15, 2019.
As pastor, it is his joy to preach and teach God’s Word (1 Timothy 5:17; 2 Timothy 4:2), train up others to do the same (2 Timothy 2:2), equip and mobilize the church to do the works of ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12), provide spiritual protection from error in doctrine or practice (Titus 1:9), and to lead and oversee the life and ministries of our church family (1 Peter 5:2).
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Public Relations from University of West Florida, a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and
a Doctor of Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
He was ordained in August 2014 at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL.
Walt was a contributor to the book, Pensacola’s West-side Story: A Call to the Church to Unite around the Gospel by Ron Lentine.
Favorite Verses:
John 17:3 - “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”
Proverbs 3:5-8 - “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”
Philippians 4:6-7 - “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 4:2 - “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.”
Rev. Jonathan De Jesus
Worship Pastor
Jonathan is husband to Karla and father to Michelle and John. He has served the Lord at Calvary Baptist Church since October 2019. As the Worship Leader/Music Minister, Jonathan believes that every day is a new day to worship our Lord with joy and gladness. (Psalms 118:24) “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalms 100:2-3) “Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His;” Jonathan is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Worship Ministry/Worship Arts from the Baptist College of Florida. He was ordained in July 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL.
Jonathan has been a part of the Pensacola’s West side movement alongside Pastor Ron Lentine and Pastor Walt Magaha.
Favorite Verses:
John 4:23-24 - “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth”
Psalm 95:1-6 - “Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land”
Psalm 150:1-6 - “Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”
Jonathan has been a part of the Pensacola’s West side movement alongside Pastor Ron Lentine and Pastor Walt Magaha.
Favorite Verses:
John 4:23-24 - “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth”
Psalm 95:1-6 - “Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land”
Psalm 150:1-6 - “Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”
Shana Davidson
Administrative Assistant
Shana is the wife to Bryce, and mother to Oliver, Olivia, and Norah. She has served the Lord at Calvary Baptist Church since March 2025. As the Administrative Assistant, Shana believes that every day is a great day to serve the Lord with all of your heart and soul. (Deuteronomy 10:12) "And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. (Mark 10:45) " For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Favorite Verses:
1. Numbers 6:24-26 - "The Lord bless you and keep you the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."
2. Psalm 139:14 - "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
3. Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
4. Proverbs 21:31 - "The horse is made ready for the day of the battle, but victory rests with the Lord."
Favorite Verses:
1. Numbers 6:24-26 - "The Lord bless you and keep you the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."
2. Psalm 139:14 - "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
3. Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
4. Proverbs 21:31 - "The horse is made ready for the day of the battle, but victory rests with the Lord."