Our Staff

Luke has served as FBC's Lead Pastor Since September of 2023. Prior to  FBC, Luke served as the Next Generation Pastor at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Springfield MO and has also served as Children's Pastor at a number of other churches, including Ridgecrest. Luke attended College Of The Ozarks where he got his undergrad in Agribusiness, before moving on to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary to complete his Master of Divinity.

Luke met his wife, Hannah, at College Of The Ozarks and together they have 3 children. Aside from serving the church and spending time with his family, Luke loves carpentry, working on his Christmas tree farm, Chiefs football, and getting to serve  in Lesotho Africa on regular mission trips.

Brent has served FBC since June of 2022. Prior to FBC, Brent served as a Journeyman for the International Mission Board in Manaus, Brazil. While in Brazil, he worked along the Amazon river building relationships with and sharing Christ with local tribes. Brent has also worked in collegiate Ministry in NW Arkansas  and served as a Young Adults Pastor in New Orleans, LA. Brent has an MDiv from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Brent and his wife, Anna, have one daughter, Ruth. Brent enjoys reading, exercising, and woodworking.

Joey has served as our Student Pastor since April 2024. Prior to FBC, Joey served in various Student Pastor roles in Clinton MO as well as Ozone Director at Camp War Eagle. Joey has a big heart for building relationships with students and seeing them walk with Jesus in their daily life. Joey is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University with a BA in Biblical Studies.

Joey and his wife, Katlyn, have 2 children, Brielle and Othniel. Joey loves skateboarding, nerding out about coffee, The Lord of the Rings, reading, and hiking.
 

Jamie has served as Kids Minister since August 2024. Jamie has served in ministry for 23 years in the areas of discipleship, families and kids.  Since 2021 Jamie has also served other  Missouri Baptist churches  through leading efforts to encourage and equip kids ministry leaders. Jamie has a passion for discipleship and loves doing that work with kids, their parents and their leaders.

Jamie and her husband Jared have two children, a daughter in law and three grandchildren.  Outside of serving the local church and the state, Jamie loves spending time with her family, hiking, baking and reading.

Chelsea has served as Children's Director since July 2021. She brings over 10 years experience as an elementary teacher in various districts surrounding and including Clever. Chelsea also has a heart to see kids know and love Jesus and has been volunteering at FBC in various roles for over 10 years.

Chelsea is married to Clint, and together they have 4 children; Riley, Harrison, Henry, and Hollis. In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys reading,  running, and spending time with her family.