People

Daniel arrived at First Baptist Church in August 2022. He came to a saving faith in Christ and was baptized at the age of 12 at Lone Jack Baptist Church. He currently lives in Raytown with his wife Abbigale. They met while serving together in youth ministry and have now been married for three years. Daniel is passionate about serving the church and teaching the Bible. He earned a business degree from Missouri State University and is currently working on…

Martin came to First Baptist Church in January 2022.  He grew up in Dearborn Heights, MI., before moving to the Kansas City area in 2011.  He became a follower of Jesus Christ in 2010 and was discipled by All Nations missionary to Ecuador, Fernando Bassler.  Soon after moving to KC, he began taking Bible classes at Calvary University while specifically focusing on music.  He has led worship in various churches since 2010 and is currently the lead guitarist and vocalist for…

Michael came to First Baptist Church in January 2015.  He grew up in Orlando, FL., and by God’s grace came to Christ at the age of 15 through the ministry his local church. He and his wife Sheryl have three children: Nathan, Elizabeth and Katherine.  He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida as well as a master of divinity and a master of theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.   He served as the senior pastor at Calvary Baptist church in Osceola, Ar. before coming to First Baptist Church.