Member Leadership

First Baptist has three main leadership bodies which include our Church Council, Deacon Body, and Church Staff. We also continue to raise up leaders who teach Bible studies and music classes, use musical gifts in First Baptist’s worship, help organize mission education and efforts, and serve in many other ways.

Church Council Members

Jim Bailey, Chairperson of the Facilities Committee
Linda Blake, Vice Chairperson of Discipleship Council
Rick Carringer, Chairperson (also Chairperson of the Finance Committee)
Sherry Coffield, Chairperson of the Missions Council
Jim Decker, Vice Chairperson of the Finance Committee
Bob Dickie, Chairperson of the Long-Range Planning Committee
Dianne Forry, Vice Chairperson of Deacons
Brannon Hulsey, Vice Chairperson of the Long-Range Planning Committee and
Chairperson elect of the Church Council)
Fred Kaserman, Vice Chairperson of the Facilities Committee
Terry Lethco, Vice Chairperson of the Personnel Committee
Jama Mosher, Chairperson of the Discipleship Council
Elizabeth Pemberton, Chairperson of the Personnel Committee
Emagene Reagan, Vice Chairperson of Missions Council
Kennie Riffey, Vice Chairperson of Community Council
Andy Sexton, Chairperson of Deacons
Patricia Underwood, Chairperson of Community Council
Seemona Whaley, Chairperson of Worship Council

First Baptist’s Ministerial Staff also serve as ex-officio members

Deacon Body Officers

Andy Sexton, Chairperson
Dianne Forry, Vice Chairperson