
Senior pastor transition
A word from the pastor search team
An update from your Pastor Search Committee (09/08/2025)
The Pastor Search Committee continues to meet regularly. We have posted the opening on multiple Baptist sites, including a link on our church’s website. The committee is now actively collecting and reviewing resumes.
We covet your prayers during this process. Pray for us for wisdom, discernment, and patience as we seek the man that God is preparing to lead us during this next chapter. Pray for our next pastor and for his family. Pray that God would start, even now, preparing his heart and mind with a love for our church and the strength and willingness to plant his family here. Finally, pray for our church, for continued unity and growth. Continue to lift up and support our staff, the Temporary Administrative Council (TAC) and other leadership. God continues to bless us in so many ways.
Romans 12: 1-2 says: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.“
That is what we are seeking: God’s good, pleasing and perfect will. We put our trust in Him alone, for He alone is faithful.
If you’re interested in applying for the Senior Pastor position, visit our jobs page.
The Search Process
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Ongoing Prayer
Pray for Our Church: Ask God to keep our church unified, patient, and focused during this season without a pastor. Pray that we remain faithful in ministry, evangelism, and service as we wait on the Lord’s timing.
Pray for the Pastor Search Committee: Pray for wisdom, unity, and discernment as they seek the man God is calling to lead our church. Ask for protection from discouragement or criticism, and for clarity in every decision.
Pray for Our Next Pastor and His Family: Though we don’t yet know them, God does. Pray for their preparation, peace, and boldness to follow God’s call. Ask for protection over their marriage and family as they prepare to join our church and community.
Pray for Pastor David and Robyn: As they step into a new season of ministry in higher education, pray for peace, joy, and clarity. Ask God to bless their influence, open doors, and continue using them to build the Kingdom.
Pastor search committee
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Search Committee Information
The Pastor Search Committee is a group of church members prayerfully selected to seek, evaluate, and recommend a candidate to serve as the next pastor of the church.
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Jeff Bakker
Occupation: Self-Employed
LifeStage: Empty Nester
FBD Membership: 17 Years
Currently Serving: Deacon Chairman, Kids Bible Study Teacher, and Kids Ministry Volunteer -
Jana Bearden
Occupation: Counselor
LifeStage: Empty Nester
FBD Membership: 26 Years
Currently Serving: Women’s Ministry Leadership Team and Kids Ministry Volunteer -
Dean Miller
Occupation: Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer
LifeStage: Parent of Youth
FBD Membership: 15 Years
Currently Serving: Adult Bible Study Teacher and Finance Committee -
Randy Neighbors
Committee Vice-Chairman
Occupation: Retired Homebuilder
LifeStage: Empty Nester
FBD Membership: 34 Years
Currently Serving: Deacon, Worship Ministry Volunteer, and Building and Grounds Committee -
Robert Roose
Committee Chairman
Occupation: Engineering Manager
LifeStage: Empty Nester
FBD Membership: 30 Years
Currently Serving: Deacon, Adult Bible Study Teacher, and Worship Choir -
Reed Bass
Finance Committee Representative
Occupation: General Contractor/Homebuilder
LifeStage: Parent of Young Children
FBD Membership: 4 Years
Currently Serving: Adult Bible Study Teacher, Men’s Ministry Leadership Team, and Kids Ministry Volunteer -
Sloan Turner
Personnel Committee Representative
Occupation: Retired Procurement Management
LifeStage: Senior Adult
FBD Membership: 18 Years
Currently Serving: Deacon and Personnel Committee -
Other Committee Members:
Alternates attend each meeting and participate in discussions, but they do not vote unless they are moved into a committee position.
Alternate 1: Angie Haar
Alternate 2: Jarred Barnard
Alternate 3: Bill Hughes
TAC committee
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TAC Information
The Temporary Administrative Council’s purpose is to help the ministerial staff in the absence of a Pastor.
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Chase Rolland
Occupation: Homebuilder
LifeStage: Parent of Young Children
FBD Membership: 6 Years -
Jeff Sicking
Occupation: VP Mortgage Lender
LifeStage: Parent of Youth
FBD Membership: 13 Years -
Jay Bearden
Budget and Finance Representative
Occupation: Bank President
LifeStage: Empty Nester
FBD Membership: 26 Years -
John Vance
Personnel Committee Representative
Occupation:
LifeStage: Empty Nester
FBD Membership: 2 Years -
Jeff Bakker
Deacon Chairman
Occupation: Self-Employed
LifeStage: Empty Nester
FBD Membership: 17 Years