Meet our FBC Fairview Heights team!
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Scott Douglas -Lead Pastor of FBC-FH
Scott started his ministry at FBC in July 2016, after serving at churches in Florida, Kentucky, & Tennessee. He is married to Carrie, and they have two boys: Samuel (12) and Grayson (8). Scott is a graduate of the University of Louisville (Go Cards!) and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv, EdD). In addition to his duties at FBC, Scott serves as an adjunct professor, and has published on church staffs and ministry leadership. His passion is to make disciples, invest in leaders, cast vision, and cultivate a missions culture. He and Carrie are always looking for empanadas and fun places to explore. He writes regularly at his blog, Developing Leaders & Leaving a Legacy. You can connect with Scott on Facebook, Twitter, or Amazon. |
David Linnell -Director of Worship and Music
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LeAnn Blanton -Children's Ministry Director
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Mitchell Bulla- Student Pastor
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Kayla Dempsey -Director of Child Development Center
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Lindsey Sherwood -Administrative Assistant
Lindsey is a wife to her husband Jonathan COO of Restoration Ranch a ministry born out of Shiloh, IL. She is a mother to three perfect children Wyatt (10), Everett (9), & Violette (5). Having served in church ministries anywhere from young children and teens to crossing the borders in missions and working as a camp counselor, her role in First Baptist Church of Fairview Heights started in late 2021. Stepping into this position as the administrative assistant for the church office, Lindsey has added a creative touch that has blessed this ministry. |
Deana Raynaud -Financial Administrator
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Tammy Leonard- Early Childhood Coordinator
Tammy and her husband Duwayne joined the church in 1996. She has been serving in many different roles in the church. She understands firsthand how important it is to have a vibrant and growing ministry for the birth through pre-K ages. They have raised their two boys in First Baptist being involved in the children’s ministry over the years. She was involved in AWANA for many years and she taught Sunday School for the girls Jr. High classes, then taught for four years in the youth department. In 2014 she felt led to take the nursery coordinator position. Since taking that role as the nursery coordinator she has felt blessed by the kids, teachers, and parents. Her oldest son Keegan is married and lives in Fayetteville Arkansas. Her youngest son Brayden is attending Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis. Her hobbies are watching her youngest son play volleyball at Missouri Baptist, shopping , traveling with her husband and enjoys spending time with family. |
Bill Whitten -Maintenance Manager
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Robert Haeffner
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