Macon First Baptist Church Pastors and Support Staff (2008)

JOHN SNIDER Worship Pastor John Snider joined our staff in October 1999.  He came to us from First Baptist Church in Shelbina, Missouri.  He graduated from Grand Rapids Baptist College in 1985, with a bachelor degree of Music Vocal Performance.  John is married to Michele and they have one daughter, Maysie. Email John at pastorjohn@fbcmacon.net

WAYDE HOWELL Small Groups/Connection Pastor Pastor Wayde joined the staff in late May, as Associate Pastor of Small Groups. He is from Jackson Missouri and married to Raema, from Arnold, Missouri. Pastor Wayde served as a State Trooper in the St. Louis area for 13 years and a Deputy Sheriff in Cape Girardeau County for two years. While attending First Baptist Arnold, Missouri, Wayde went on a Mission trip to Nicaragua where he surrendered to the ministry, resigned as a State Trooper and went to seminary. Pastor Wayde graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC with a Masters Degree of Divinity and most recently served as the Missions Pastor of Richland Creek Community Church in Wake Forest, North Carolina.  Pastor Wayde’s passions include Evangelism and making disciples for Kingdom work. Pastor Wayde and Raema are in the process of adopting a child from China and have been involved in Foster Care for many years. Email Pastor Wayde at pastorwayde@fbcmacon.net

 

CLARK DOBBS Senior Adults Pastor Clark Dobbs retired from 30 years of teaching in the public school system and joined us in our Senior Adult Ministry in June of 1996.  He holds a bachelors degree from Southeast Missouri State University and a masters from University of Mississippi.  Clark is married to Carolyn.  They have one son, John.  He and his family make their home in Nebraska. Email Clark at office@fbcmacon.net

JOSH MONDA Interim Children’s Ministry Pastor Josh Monda has served in several capacities at MaconFBC in the past 2 years.  Most recently Josh served as an intern in Student Ministry and now temporarily pastors Children's Ministry. Josh received a B.A. of Christian Education at Hannibal-LaGrange College in Hannibal, MO. He served as Youth Pastor in Atlanta, MO for six years and later as Youth and Associate Pastor at Exeter Bible Church in Birdsboro, PA.  Email Pastor Josh at pastorjosh@fbcmacon.net

JAN ORBIN Pastor's Ministry Assistant Jan Orbin joined the staff of First Baptist Church in February of 1994, as the church secretary. At the time of her employment, she was the only secretary in the church office. Since that time, we have added numerous other staff and secretarial positions. in November of 2005, Jan was promoted to Office Manager. She is married to Danny Orbin, and they have three sons. Email Jan at jorbin@fbcmacon.net

CHARLES HAPPEL Financial Ministry Director Charlie joined the MaconFBC staff in January 2008.  Charlie and his wife, Patty, moved to Macon from Texas but grew up in Northeast Missouri. Charlie worked many years in corporate finance and is happy to be back "home" in Missouri.  Email Charlie at chappel@fbcmacon.net

PATTY DILL Communications Director Patty joined the MaconFBC staff in February 2000 as the Financial Assistant and now is the new Communications Director. She is also a musician and assists in Worship ministry at MaconFBC. She and her husband, Kyle, traveled with a Christian vocal quartet, LIVING SACRIFICE for 25 years and now are enjoying a new season in life and ministry at MaconFBC. Email Patty at pdill@fbcmacon.net

SARAH GRINDER Music-Students-Recreation Administrative Assistant Sarah Grinder was hired as the Music and Youth Secretary in May, 2004. A great asset to our team, Sarah also works with the audio visual team in creating video projects for the church. Sarah has five children, Felicia, Nicole, Amanda, Eric, and Jennifer, and also seven grandchildren. Email Sarah at sgrinder@fbcmacon.net

JENNIFER OWEN Receptionist Jennifer came on staff in February 2008 as the receptionist.  She has 3 sons, Trenton, Tanner and Tucker. and is married to Scott.  Jennifer grew up in nearby Callao, MO and previously ran a daycare in her home before joining the MaconFBC staff.  Email Jennifer at jowen@fbcmacon.net

RUSS HOLDER Building Superintendent Russ Holder came on staff at MaconFBC in September, 2001, after retiring from the Missouri Department of Transportation. He oversees all MaconFBC building projects, as well as supervises the custodial staff. Russ and his wife, Linda have three children and two grandchildren.  Email Russ at rholder@fbcmacon.net