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).
Jeremy Krenzin, Family Pastor
Jeremy came to us in 2015 from Immanuel Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he served as Sunday School teacher and small group leader while completing his Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary. Previously, Jeremy assisted in pastoral ministry at churches in central Kansas.
Jeremy desires to equip families in Christ to spread God’s glory across generations. He is married to Ginny, and has 6 children (Gabriel, Micaiah Grace, Elias, Anna, Caleb, and Joshua).
Matt Townsend, Discipleship Pastor
Matt became our pastor of Discipleship in 2016, after serving 12 years as a Baptist Collegiate Ministries Director on several campuses across Oklahoma. Matt has a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
Matt’s heart is to see God’s people submitting to God’s authority for God’s glory as their relationship with Christ permeates every aspect of their life. Matt, and his wife Kari have been blessed with 5 children (Rachel, Ira, Lydia, Levi and Rebekah).