Senior pastor transition

A word from the pastor search team

Greetings from your Pastor Search Committee.

In an effort to keep everyone informed, we will use this site to provide regular updates of our search process, progress and next steps.

Our first meeting took place while Pastor David was still here.  Dr. Lowrie shared his perspectives and insights to the committee in a profound and meaningful way.  

The committee reached out to our Harvest Baptist Association to generate a demographic report for our area along with future projections.  Ryan Alexander, the director of our association, presented his findings at our second meeting along with a detailed report.  We worked with additional information provided by the staff to create a Church Profile.  This profile, along with the demographics report, will be useful tools to help describe our church and area to top candidates.

The committee is finalizing a Pastor Profile and job description.  Once the job description is completed we will start soliciting resumes.  We plan to post the opening and request resumes across multiple job boards by the end of August.  

We covet your continued prayers throughout this process.  We are confident that God is already working in the heart of our next pastor.  Pray that we stay attuned to God’s leadership and promptings throughout this process.

If you’re interested in applying for the Senior Pastor position, visit our jobs page.

The Search Process

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • TAC Information

    The Temporary Administrative Council’s purpose is to help the ministerial staff in the absence of a Pastor.

  • 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