REV. URIEL FLORES
MINISTER TO CHILDREN & FAMILIES
In January 2019, Pastor Uriel joined our staff as the first full-time Minister to Children and Families. He and his wife, Sylvia, are originally from Amarillo, Texas. They have three children, Damien, Lillian and Levi. A graduate of Liberty University, Pastor Uriel is currently working on his Masters from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary--when he's not organizing and leading exciting children and family events and activities.
RACHEL MORTON
MINISTER OF YOUTH & EDUCATION
Rachel has been our Minister of Youth & Education since October 2001. She is originally from Hartsville, SC. Rachel is a graduate of Columbia College with a degree in Music Education, and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Rachel and her husband, Gene, have a daughter, Laynie. Rachel loves to spend time hanging out with students, but her favorite time is to see students worship, serve and grow.
LISA EDMONDS
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Lisa is originally from Asheville, NC. She and her husband, Brian, have two boys, Manny and Renn Walker. Lisa has been serving as our music director since July 2001. She is a graduate of Mars Hill College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. She teaches music at White Oak Elementary and enjoys reading, camping and spending time with her family.
Administration
JANET PAYNE
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Janet is a “born and bred” Virginian. She attended the Methodist Church during her formative and young adult years and was active in the choir, youth group and as a Sunday School teacher. After moving to North Carolina in 1997, she again became active in her church serving as a Sunda
JANET PAYNE
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Janet is a “born and bred” Virginian. She attended the Methodist Church during her formative and young adult years and was active in the choir, youth group and as a Sunday School teacher. After moving to North Carolina in 1997, she again became active in her church serving as a Sunday School teacher and co-director, Alpha leader and director, Church Treasurer, Bible Study leader, choir member, and Altar Guild volunteer and co-director. She also is a member of the Daughters of the King prayer order. In 2012, Janet joined our staff bringing with her a lifetime love of the Lord and the desire to serve Him through her work with our family of faith. She loves to relax at the beach, read, quilt and spend time with her husband, six children, eight grandchildren and especially her dog, Cooper.
BECKY GARNER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
With extensive office experience, including accounting, website and social media management, Becky also came to us in 2018 with ACS experience, our church’s accounting software. She is a native North Carolinian, residing most of her life in the Raleigh/Triangle area. Becky lov
BECKY GARNER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
With extensive office experience, including accounting, website and social media management, Becky also came to us in 2018 with ACS experience, our church’s accounting software. She is a native North Carolinian, residing most of her life in the Raleigh/Triangle area. Becky loves the Lord and has been singing His praises with her church choir since her early teens, volunteering for VBS in various capacities, and most recently serving as church financial secretary and photographing Upward sports and numerous church events. She enjoys cooking, traveling, landscape and nature photography, specialty coffees, flying (yes, she is a licensed pilot) and coastal living in her tiny house.
Support
KEVIN SHERRON
CARETAKER
Kevin is a native of North Carolina, originally from Bethesda, a once-small suburb of the Research Triangle Park. He joined the FBC staff during the month of December, 2020. After many years in the Information Technology field and Facilities Management service, he moved to the Crystal Coast in 2001. He is a graduat
KEVIN SHERRON
CARETAKER
Kevin is a native of North Carolina, originally from Bethesda, a once-small suburb of the Research Triangle Park. He joined the FBC staff during the month of December, 2020. After many years in the Information Technology field and Facilities Management service, he moved to the Crystal Coast in 2001. He is a graduate from Durham Technical Community College, Coastal Carolina Community College, Global University, and soon to finish all the "Go" certificate programs at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forrest. He met and married his soul mate, Sharon. They once enjoyed sailing in the intercoastal waterway; however, they traded in those toys for motorcycles. Kevin reminisces of days long past surfing and windsurfing, but still enjoys playing the drums. He and Sharon enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. Kevin feels blessed with the opportunity to care for the facilities at FBC and to assist in leading the Trail Life troop.
LEIGH ANN HAIGH
NURSERY COORDINATOR
Leigh Ann has been serving in our nursery since 2015. She was not born in Swansboro but grew up here in "The Friendly City by the Sea." She has been with First Baptist since she was in second grade. She spent many years volunteering with vacation bible school and in the nursery. Leigh Ann is a graduate of
LEIGH ANN HAIGH
NURSERY COORDINATOR
Leigh Ann has been serving in our nursery since 2015. She was not born in Swansboro but grew up here in "The Friendly City by the Sea." She has been with First Baptist since she was in second grade. She spent many years volunteering with vacation bible school and in the nursery. Leigh Ann is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She enjoys playing softball, traveling, taking walks, and being outside whenever she can. Outside of church, Leigh Ann is a pre-school teacher. Her love for children grows everyday.
JAY SMITH
PIANIST
Jay is originally from Greenville, NC. Music ministry has always been close to his heart. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance from Ashbury University. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, building things, games and movies, piano accompanying, and teaching piano lessons. Jay has been an integral
JAY SMITH
PIANIST
Jay is originally from Greenville, NC. Music ministry has always been close to his heart. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance from Ashbury University. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, building things, games and movies, piano accompanying, and teaching piano lessons. Jay has been an integral part of our music team since 2018, and is grateful to share his gifts in the act of worship.