Welcome

Here at First Baptist , you will discover that we exist to glorify the Father by following the Holy Spirit in sharing the story of Jesus.

Take your time and browse our site. See what interests you and don’t hesitate to ask questions!

We’d love to have you come and see what God is doing in the life of our faith family.

Senior Pastor, Dr. Dave Snyder

Meet the team.

Executive Leaders

Peter Burmeister

Executive Pastor

Brian Hicks

Associate Pastor of Discipleship

Craig Bonelli

Associate Pastor of Missions

Ministry Leaders

Scot Cameron

Minister of Traditional Worship

Gage Gordon

Minister of Students

Kenny Khanh Nguyen

Minister of Vietnamese Congregation

Jason Givens

Minister of Contemporary Worship

Lauren Fain

Director of Children's Ministry

Shelby Webb

Director of Communications

In Process

Minister of Young Adults

Kim Birthright

Director of Preschool Ministry

Department Leaders

John Lippincot

Director of Facilities

Ali Ohler

Director of Weekday Preschool

Lisa Burgess

Director of Finance

Celeste Threadgill

Assistant Weekday Preschool Director

Jaime Bell

Food Services Manager

Bill Farris

Director of Samaritan Hands

Ministry Support

Ellen Bates

Traditional Pianist

Stephen Churchill 

Interim Contemporary Worship Associate

Sandra Durr

Clarion & Gospel Choir Associate

Alex Gartner

Traditional Organist

Kelley Hamilton

Ministry Assistant to Associate Pastors

Wanda Jackson

Accounts Payable and Membership

Julia McMahon

Senior Accountant

Becky Taylor

Librarian

Josh Bonelli

College Ministry Associate

Courtney Connor

Food Services Assistant

Liberty Fernandez

Food Services Assistant

Danielle Gatyas

VBS  Coordinator

Lisa Hempker

Facilities Steward

Lauressa Jenkins

Facilities Steward

Tyler Morrell 

Technical Director

Eric Walters

Facilities Steward

Curt Burton

Missions Associate

Henry Critzer

Food Services Assistant

Mark Freeman

Facilities Steward

Sarah Givens

Children's Ministry Volunteer Coordinator

Jeff Henderson

Traditional Orchestra Associate

Charles Johnson

Facilities Steward

Emily Rumley

Librarian

Joy Waters

Receptionist

Amanda Cameron

Traditional Worship Associate

Cassandra Dixon

Facilities Steward

Angel Garrett

Food Services Assistant

Laken Gordon

Publications Coordinator

Alyssa Hicks

Children's Ministry Associate

Chris Landrum

Facilities Technician

Elizabeth Smith

Pastor's Ministry Assistant

Destani Williams

Food Services Assistant