Alexis Aday

Tiffany Alewine

Mark Bethea

HOMETOWN: Montgomery, Alabama
EDUCATION: Auburn University (Bachelor of Arts in Communication) // New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M. Div.)
MINISTRY PREPARATION/EXPERIENCES: Summer Youth Intern at First Baptist (2007-2008) // Student & Media Pastor at Christ Community Church (2010-2012) // Ordained at First Baptist 2011 // Acquisitions and Digital Editor at New Hope Publishers (2012-2017) // Pastor of Argo Baptist Church (2014-2017) // Associate Pastor of Outreach & Evangelism at First Baptist (2017-2020)
FAMILY: Brittany (married in 2010), Micah, Helen Ann, and Nora Leigh
LIFE VERSE/FAVORITE SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 3:5-6
FUN FACT: First starting dating my wife, Brittany, in the sixth grade.

Viki Brant

Joy Brown

Carolyn Bryan

Judy Bryant

Shirley Case

Charlotte Cearley

Ed Cleveland

HOMETOWN: Homewood, Alabama
EDUCATION: Homewood High School (1980), Bachelor of Music Education at Samford University (1985), Master of Music Education at the University of Montevallo (1992)
MINISTRY PREPARATION/EXPERIENCES: Minister of Music at South Avondale Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama // Minister of Music at Meadow Brook Baptist Church in Shelby County, Alabama // Minister of Music at First Baptist Montgomery // Retired public school music educator for 26 years
FAMILY: Sharon Cleveland, wife // Lindsay Lyon (Nathan), daughter // John Mark Lyon, grandson // Ella Glenn Lyon, granddaughter // Patrick Cleveland (Claire), son
LIFE VERSE/FAVORITE SCRIPTURE: Psalm 100
FUN FACT: I enjoy our grandson, fishing, woodworking, playing/watching basketball

Kathy Cooper

HOMETOWN: Alexandria, Virginia
EDUCATION: Bachelors of Art in Psychology/ Sociology/Social Work from Huntingdon College // Master of Arts in Religious Education from New Orleans Theological Seminary
MINISTRY PREPARATION/EXPERIENCES: lifetime on mission with church planting parents // Active in all areas of ministry from early age // have traveled extensively leading many mission teams // counseling/social work for many years prior to coming to FBC
FAMILY: Beau, husband // 1 deaf dog // 4 cats
LIFE VERSE/FAVORITE SCRIPTURE: Philippians 3:10
FUN FACT: My claim to fame is that I had a horrible bloody nose while waiting on a special tour of the White House with my High School SS teacher. Her husband was chief of military protocol and she led a ladies Bible study that included most of the First Ladies since Kennedy. I bled all over the fancy gold carpet in the private part of the White House and earned a trip to the President’s personal physician.

Mary Virginia Crum

Beth DeBardeleben

Brian Gay

HOMETOWN: Various (grew up as an MK in Central and South America)
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from Samford University // Master of Arts in Missiology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
MINISTRY PREPARATION/EXPERIENCES: Growing up as a missionary kid allowed me to have multiple opportunities for both intellectual and spiritual growth. I became truly bilingual in Spanish and English at a very young age. I was also exposed to multiple cultures and experiences during my time in Mexico and Ecuador. My spiritual growth during this time was also considerable. As a teenager I had the opportunity to be mentored by my father in disciple making and missions. I participated and at times was even able to assist in disciple making programs on the field. Since 2007 I have now served as the minister of missions at FBC Montgomery. During this time God has continued to grow me through experience of leading the church to be on mission from Montgomery to the Nations.
FAMILY: Kristi (married in 2003) // Children: Andrew, Eden, Matthew
LIFE VERSE/FAVORITE SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28:18-20
FUN FACT: Having grown up in Mexico, I love tacos and churros 🙂

Ryan Gray

Kim Herbert

Denise Holland

Kenny Hoomes

HOMETOWN: Brewton, Alabama
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s University of Mobile; Master’s New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Doctor of Ministry South University College of Theology
MINISTRY PREPARATION/EXPERIENCES: I was called into the ministry as a senior in high school and have had the privilege of serving on staff at six different churches.  I have also been blessed to play an active role in the local association and the state convention and written for LifeWay Christian Resources since 1986.
FAMILY: My wife, Donna and I have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren. I’ll be glad to show you pictures of the grands!
LIFE VERSE/FAVORITE SCRIPTURE: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” – Colossians 3:17
FUN FACT: I enjoy working on and collecting antique clocks.

Jill Johnson

Gwen Keene

Mike Kyser

Scott Lamb

Chuck Latham

Chuck is a retired Air Force Officer and ordained minister with over 20 years in prison ministry. He has served has a corporate consultant, academic dean at two HBCUs and skilled in process improvement and strategic planning. Chuck has authored two books and is married to Ruth.

Justin Law

HOMETOWN: Titus, Alabama
EDUCATION: M.Div from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
MINISTRY PREPARATION/EXPERIENCES: College Minister
FAMILY: Anslee, wife // two children: Brantley and Mary Blake
LIFE VERSE/FAVORITE SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:52 — And Jesus grew in wisdom, stature and in favor with God and man.
FUN FACT: Taco Bell is my favorite fast food!

Russell McCrory

Ruth McKinney

Alissa Parrish

Jenny Renner

Carol Roberts

HOMETOWN: Tuscaloosa
EDUCATION: The University of Alabama
MINISTRY PREPARATION/EXPERIENCES:  Sunday School Teacher for over 25 years; Elementary School Teacher over 30 years
FAMILY: Married to Steve Roberts; Two children: Anna and Reid
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 40:31 – “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
FUN FACT: I was the drum major for my high school band.

Patti Shoemaker

HOMETOWN: Steele, Alabama
EDUCATION: University of Montevallo
MINISTRY PREPARATION/EXPERIENCES: AL Baptist State Board of Missions Campus Minister Intern // Served at North Brewton Baptist Church and Dalraida Baptist Church (both as Student and Education Minister)
FAMILY: Cary, husband // Tyler and Payton, sons // Molly, Max, R.J. and Belle, the dogs
LIFE VERSE/FAVORITE SCRIPTURE: 2 Timothy 1:7
FUN FACT: Love following collegiate softball // enjoy baking and sharing those baked goods with others // but mostly love to spend time with my three boys

Amanda Smith

Greg Steele

Mike Talley

Jackie Thomas

Rhonda Thompson

Pat Thurman

Susan West

Nick Wells

HOMETOWN: Birmingham, Alabama
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Audio Production (The Art Institute of Atlanta)
MINISTRY PREPARATION/EXPERIENCES: Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions (Contract, 2009-2019) // Rickwood Music (2015-2018) // Nick Wells Audio (2007-2019) // Dogwood Media Solutions (2019-2022)
FAMILY: Ashton (Married in 2015)
LIFE VERSE/FAVORITE SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:1-3
FUN FACT: Worked as a Video Game Sound Designer.