First Baptist Church is a loving evangelism and community focused family of believers. Find your place as we impact the Kingdom!
Meet Our Ministry Leadership
Discover the dedicated leaders guiding our ministry and their commitment to serving our community. Note: More leadership will be added when we are able.
Pastor Scott has been our lead pastor since July 2023, bringing a wealth of experience from his early ministry days in the 1980s. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1998 and began his first pastorate shortly after. With a unique background as a building designer, Pastor Scott's true passion lies in ministry. He is dedicated to fostering growth in churches, focusing on evangelism, discipleship, and strengthening families and community ties. Outside of his pastoral duties, he enjoys the outdoors and takes any opportunity to go camping. His wife, Machelle, is a dedicated professional educator with a diverse teaching background, having instructed students across all grade levels from first grade to college, and she holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in library and media. Together, they share a commitment to nurturing both spiritual and educational growth in their community. This legacy of learning is evident in their daughter, Rachel, who teaches with Machelle in a local Middle School.
Pastor Dave, as we loving refer to him, is a dedicated Bible Scholar. Dave graduated from both Biola University and Western conservative Baptist Seminary. He is an accomplished author, and a dedicated Bible teacher committed to expository teaching. Dave teaches both our Adult Sunday School Class and our Mid-week Bible Study. On occasion, Dave fills the pulpit in Pastor Scott's absence or request. He is an avid mountain biker. Dave has a beautiful wife, Jan, who blessed the church playing the organ each Sunday and leading in our Women's Ministry. Both Dave and Jan love to camp and go hiking.