Our Staff
Senior Pastor
Ben and his wife Hannah officially became part of the FBC family on July 12, 2020. They have three sons: Jude, Micah, and Levi. Ben graduated from Baylor in 2012 (B.A.) and Duke Divinity School in 2017 (M.Div.). Previously, Ben served as the Youth Pastor at FBC Cuero, TX and as a Pastoral Launching Pad resident at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrollton, TX. Ben loves spending time with his family, and he loves learning.
Youth Minister
Music Minister
Branton Tennison and his wife, KayLeigh, are from Gatesville. Branton began leading worship at his home church in Gatesville and has always been passionate about leading the church in worship. His favorite hobbies are playing guitar, spending time with his friends and family, and watching movies with his wife. Branton is planning on finishing an associate's degree at McLennan Community College, with hopes of becoming a Chemical Dependency Counselor.
Amber Carter, Administrative Assistant & Church Clerk
Niki Clark, Wednesday Night Meal Coordinator
Tracy Gleitman, Nursery & Preschool Coordinator
Jenni Griffin, Children's Coordinator
Brad Kendrick, Treasurer
Marsha Kiel, Financial Secretary
Jennifer Smith, Sunday School Director
Kevin Smith, Drummer
David Smith, Deacon Chair