STAFF

FBC - Staff

Dr. Robert Jones - Pastor

Pastor Rob is originally from Spartanburg, SC…having pastured churches in North Carolina and Texas.

He has a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from Gardner Webb University (1990), A Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1995) and a Doctor of Ministry (Emphasis in Evangelism and Church Growth) from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2004)

He and his wife Cheryl have three children, David, Whitley and Abigail.

REV. JEFF DEBOARD - Associate Pastor and Student Minister

Jeff is a native of Southwestern Virginia and in 2002 answered the call to enter fulltime ministry. You will find Jeff frequently visiting with home bounds, calling on those in nursing and hospital facilities, and counseling benevolent cases. Jeff has recently become our new Student Minister.

He and his wife Anita have two sons (Tyler and Evan) and reside in Gate City.

ANDREA SHEPPARD - Minister of Music and Children

Andrea brings with her years of experience and dedication, having served the Christian community of Scott County in every role imaginable. Just witness Andrea at work, and you will be immediately inspired by her infectious enthusiasm to serve the Lord. We are truly blessed to have her with us at First Baptist Church.

She and her husband Ron have one son - Chad and reside in Gate City