Hey there! I’m Larry and I have been attending FPBC for the past 18 years. Throughout this time, I have served in many capacities at FPBC but currently I am serving as Head Elder. I’ve always had a desire to learn and serve and, through this role, God has provided me the opportunity to do this, as well as hone my skills in teaching, preaching and counseling. The people at FPBC are wonderful and easy to love and I am so thankful for all God has done in our little church and the people in it. Outside of church, I enjoy playing, not watching, sports and playing chess when I can find a worthy opponent.  I also have 2 daughters, 1 son and 2 grandchildren that I enjoy spending time with anytime I have the opportunity.

Favorite Bible verse: Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge him, and he will make your path straight.”

Hey! My name is Carl and I have been attending FPBC for the past 6 years.  I became a Deacon 5 years ago and I am blessed to be able to serve my church in this capacity. In addition to Deacon, I serve in the Men’s Small Group, Youth Group, the Security Ministry and I am also Head Usher. It is an honor to be able to use the skills God has given me to help edify the body at FPBC.  In my free time I enjoy taking walks, golfing, watching sports, cooking and finding new restaurants to enjoy. I also love being able to spend quality time with my 2 adult daughters.

Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 2:8-10, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Hi! I’m Jim. I have been attending FPBC for about 26 years and have been a member for 22 of those years. In addition to being a Deacon, I am the head of Building and Grounds and also am heavily involved in leading the Men’s Small Group. I love to work with my hands and work in mentorships with the younger generation. In addition, I enjoy being able to help others in their spiritual walk and when possible, I love being able to impart wisdom to others that that the Lord has shown me as I have grown in my faith.  I have been married for 29 years and have 4 adult children with whom I enjoy spending time with. I also enjoy being in nature and engaging in a variety of outdoor sports.  

Favorite Bible Verse: John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Hey, I’m Amanda and at FPBC I serve as a Deaconess, Worship Director and am the head of the Children’s Ministry. I have been attending FPBC, quite literally, all my life and during this time have participated in many different ministries.  I am so blessed for all of the things God has taught me through these experiences and am grateful that, even today, I am still able to serve in the church that I grew up in. My favorite part of ministry is being able to use my gifts to help others grow in Christ and in their faith. Every member of the body has a purpose and I enjoy being able to help others find theirs.  Music is a passion of mine, and I love being able to use my talents to minister to the congregation every Sunday through worship. I play piano, guitar and am currently learning cello.  If you see me at church, ask me how I got into music. It’s a funny story.   In addition to this, my other hobbies include reading, traveling and spending time with my 3 nephews Denis, Steven and Gabriel. 

Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”