Living Water
Ministries

About Us

A church family poured out for Bay County.

Living Water Ministries is a non-denominational church and 501(c)(3) nonprofit based at 1407 Ohio Avenue in Lynn Haven, Florida. We're organized around a simple mission: to serve God, empower people, and strengthen the body of Christ — both inside our doors and out in the community we call home.

Everything we do, from Sunday worship to the ways we show up for our neighbors, flows from the same source: the living water Christ offers freely to anyone who thirsts.

2013
Founded in Lynn Haven
501(c)(3)
Registered nonprofit church
Gulf Coast
Serving Bay County, FL

“Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

John 4:14, NIV
Hands of many nations joined together around the earth, illustrating Psalm 133:1 — Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.
Our Mission

Serve God. Empower People. Strengthen the Body of Christ. A church home on the Gulf Coast rooted in Scripture and poured out for our neighbors.

Our Vision

Evangelize, Disciple, Empower and Advance the Kingdom.

Our Core Values

We live by H.E.L.P.

Four words shape how we treat one another, welcome newcomers, and serve our city — on Sunday and every day between.

H

Humility

We lead by serving, not by status — putting others' needs ahead of our own.

E

Excellence

We offer our best effort to God and to each other, in ministry big and small.

L

Love

We extend the same grace and mercy we've received, without condition.

P

Passion

We pursue God and His people wholeheartedly, not half-way.

Our Staff

The people shepherding our house.

Meet the pastors and staff who lead, teach, and serve alongside our church family every week.

Portrait of Senior Pastor Braden Friday
Senior Pastor

Braden Friday

Pastor Braden leads Living Water Ministries in vision, teaching, and shepherding, calling the church family toward a deeper walk with Christ and a life poured out for others.

He is retired from the U.S. Air Force, having served both as an enlisted member and as a commissioned officer, retiring as a Major — a background that gave him a foundation in disciplined leadership and organizational development. He serves the wider community in numerous capacities, including praying at multiple city commission events and supporting youth and adult at-risk programs, is a founding member of the LEAD Coalition of Bay County, and is one of five pastoral directors of Pastors United of Bay County.

He holds undergraduate degrees in Business Management, Personnel Administration, and Social Services, a graduate degree in Leadership, and is completing his Doctorate in Theology. He and his wife, Pastor Robyn, have four children and eight grandchildren.

Portrait of Pastor Robyn Friday
Worship Leader & Women's Ministry Leader

Robyn Friday

Pastor Robyn is a previous Social Services Case Manager and Career Transitions Specialist. She serves as worship leader and leads a dynamic women's ministry, mentoring other women in leadership and serving tirelessly alongside her husband, Pastor Friday.

She is completing her undergraduate degree with Regent University in Christian Ministry, with a minor in Pastoral Ministry.

Portrait of Executive Pastor Anthony Grigsby
Executive Pastor

Anthony Grigsby

Pastor Anthony oversees the day-to-day life of the ministry, helping turn vision into action and keeping the church family equipped, organized, and ready to serve.

Pastor Anthony serves as a primary Bible teacher and helps establish believers in the areas of stewardship, financial peace, and estate management.

He is the retired Postmaster General of Lynn Haven and is an Army veteran.

He holds an undergraduate degree in Biblical Studies, and is currently completing a second degree in Pastoral Ministry. He and his wife, Pastor Wanda, have two children and three grandchildren.

Portrait of Pastor Wanda Grigsby
Surge Youth Ministry Leader

Wanda Grigsby

Pastor Wanda holds an undergraduate degree in Business Management. She previously served as an Amazon Human Resources Manager and managed her own child care and classroom business, and she is also a notary public.

She is passionate about teaching youth and little ones. She and her husband, Pastor Anthony, are both from Pensacola, Florida, and are pillars of the Lynn Haven and Panama City community.

Portrait of Elder Brenda Hendricks
Director of Administration

Elder Brenda Hendricks

Elder Brenda is from Mobile, Alabama, and has an undergraduate degree in Information Technology. She is a supervisor with Maximus in the health care industry. Her ministry focus is evangelism.

Get Involved

Find your place here.

Every season of life has a place to grow, connect, and serve at Living Water. Here's where you can plug in.

Men's Ministry

A space for men to build real brotherhood — sharpening one another in faith, accountability, and leadership at home, at work, and in the community.

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Women's Ministry

A welcoming community where women gather to encourage one another, dig into Scripture together, and grow in faith through every season of life.

Portrait of Pastor Robyn Friday
Led by Pastor Robyn Friday

Pastor Robyn is a previous Social Services Case Manager and Career Transitions Specialist. She serves as worship leader and leads a dynamic women's ministry, mentoring other women in leadership and serving tirelessly alongside her husband, Pastor Friday. She is completing her undergraduate degree with Regent University in Christian Ministry, with a minor in Pastoral Ministry.

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Surge Youth Ministry

Our student ministry for middle and high schoolers — a high-energy environment where the next generation encounters God, builds real friendships, and finds their voice in the faith.

Portrait of Pastor Wanda Grigsby
Led by Pastor Wanda Grigsby

Pastor Wanda holds an undergraduate degree in Business Management. She previously served as an Amazon Human Resources Manager and managed her own child care and classroom business, and she is also a notary public. She is passionate about teaching youth and little ones. She and her husband, Pastor Anthony, are both from Pensacola, Florida, and are pillars of the Lynn Haven and Panama City community.

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Hospitality Ministry

The friendly faces at the door and the table — greeting guests, setting up fellowship meals, and making sure every visitor feels like family from the moment they arrive.

Hospitality team serving a fellowship meal at Living Water Ministries Hospitality volunteer at the coffee and refreshment table
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Led by Sister Katrina Palmer
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Kids Ministry

A safe, joy-filled space where children learn who God is through age-appropriate teaching, worship, and play — every Sunday while the grown-ups are in service.

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Media Ministry

The team behind the scenes — sound, lighting, livestream, photo, and video — making sure every service is heard, seen, and shared with excellence.

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Worship & Dance Ministry

Leading God's people into His presence through music and movement — offering praise with voices, instruments, and dance as an act of worship.

Worship and Dance Ministry member dancing on stage at Living Water Ministries
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Administration

The steady hands behind the scenes — keeping records, resources, and operations in order so the whole church can focus on ministry, not logistics.

Portrait of Elder Brenda Hendricks
Led by Elder Brenda Hendricks
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New Members

Ready to call Living Water home?

Here's how to take your next step and officially join the church family.

New Member's Orientation

A class for anyone ready to call Living Water home — walking through who we are and what we believe. Every new member receives a copy of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney to help ground their walk with Christ.

You don't have to live in Panama City to become a member — we welcome members near and far, and we hold a strong emphasis on discipleship: growing together in the faith, not just joining a roll.

Cover of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life Donald S. Whitney
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Address
1407 Ohio Avenue
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
Weekly Gatherings
Sunday Worship 11:00 AM
Wednesday Zoom Prayer 6:00 – 7:00 PM
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Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 – 8:15 PM
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1407 Ohio Avenue, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

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P.O. Box 1927, Lynn Haven, FL 32444
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