Our Leadership

Michael Carter, Senior Pastor

Michael became Senior Pastor at First Baptist in 2015 after 9 years as Pastor of Missions and Discipleship here. Michael has his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, and his Masters of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Michael’s desire is to see people love the glory of God in Jesus Christ and be transformed by God’s Word. Michael is blessed by his wife, Melissa, and 4 children (Clayton, Levi, Ryan and Jenna).


David Montgomery, Worship Pastor

David moved his family from Brookhaven, Mississippi in 2020 to lead our worship ministry. David has served churches in Louisiana and Mississippi as full-time worship minister since 2008.

David has a heart for the proper worship of God and a desire to point others toward God’s glory. David and his wife Kathy, have 4 children (Ali, Henry, Ruthie, and Rosalie).