Our Church Staff

Anthony is a native of LaGrange. He earned music degrees from Columbus State University and Samford University and has been on staff at First Baptist Church for over nineteen years. He and his wife Rebecca have two daughters, Libby and Milly.

Tom joined our leadership team in 1993, and he is passionate about training God’s people to make more disciples. His desire is that every believer will grow in Christian maturity to become servant-leaders in God’s kingdom.

Tom is married to Teresa, and they have three wonderful grown sons, and five amazing grandchildren. Tom was born and raised near Augusta, Georgia, and he has earned BA and MA from The University of Georgia. After university, Tom earned an MA in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Tom enjoys bicycling, genealogy, photography and music.

Cody has been our NextGen Pastor since September 2016. He and his wife Heather have two beautiful children.

Ashley is passionate about ministering to children and their parents. She desires to see kids grow in their knowledge of God and His love to see them come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Ashley is married to Matt, and they have two wonderful children.

Paul served our church for many years as Minister of Music. After he retired in 2017, he later returned to serve as part-time Pastoral Care Minister. Paul helps with hospital visits and pastoral ministry.