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Dr. Brenton Cox, Pastor
Email: bcox_fbc@hotmail.com
Dr. Cox is a native of Epworth, Georgia. He is a graduate of Shorter College, Rome, Georgia. He holds a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. He has pastored churches in Copperhill (TN) and Cleveland (TN). Brenton and Cyndi have two sons, Zachary and Gavin.
 
Rev. Bart Starr, Minister of Music
Email: bstarr@manchesterfbc.com
Bart is a native of Cleveland, TN.  He has held ministry positions in Niota and
Etowah, TN and Epworth, GA. He is a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan
College, Athens, TN, and holds a M.A.C.S from Luther Rice University in Atlanta, GA.  Bart's talented wife, Veronica (Roni), is also very involved in the music ministry of First Baptist Church.
Together they have one biological son, John Asher, who passed away soon
after his birth, and one daughter, Leeanne Marie, who was adopted from
Korea.
 
Rev. Scott Whaley, Minister to Students
Email: swhaley@manchesterfbc.com
Scott is a native of Dandridge, TN. He held the position of youth pastor and associate pastor in North Carolina. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and is currently working toward the completion of his Master’s of Divinity at Southern and Southeastern Seminaries. Scott has been married to his wife Kari for 14 years and she is a vital part of his life and ministry. Together they have one son, William Franklyn.
 
Mrs. Cyndi Cox, Director of Christian Education
Email: ccox_fbc@hotmail.com
Cyndi is a native of McCaysville, Georgia. She is a graduate of Shorter College, Rome, Georgia, and holds a Master of Religious Education degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She and her husband, Brenton, have two sons, Zachary and Gavin. In addition to serving on our staff, she is a consultant for the Tennessee Baptist Convention.
 
Mrs. Kathy Helms, Financial Secretary
Email: khelms@manchesterfbc.com
Kathy is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Design. She and her husband, Joe, have three children, Lori, Greg, & Jon, four grandsons, Austin, Dillon, twins Nicholas & Nathan and one granddaughter, Maddison. Her responsibilities at FBC include keeping the financial records of the church, paying the bills, and administering payroll.
 
Mrs. Karen Pittman, Secretary/Receptionist
Email: pittman@manchesterfbc.com
Karen is a graduate of North Alabama College of Commerce, a business school, in Huntsville, Alabama, where she holds a certificate in Secretarial Science. Her duties at First Baptist Church include preparation of the newsletter and bulletin as well as assisting church staff, members, and visitors in various ministries. She and her husband, Clint, have three children, Colt, Cade, and Kassi.
 

 
Mrs. Becky Reed, Office Manager
Email: reed@manchesterfbc.com
Becky is a graduate of Judson College in Marian, Alabama, with a degree in Music Education. She has previously worked for the Southern Baptist Commission and the Tennessee Baptist Convention, both in Nashville. Becky served as church secretary for First Baptist Church, Van Buren, AR, and also at First Baptist Church, Perryville, AR.  Her duties at First Baptist Church include preparation of the bulletin as well as assisting church staff, members, and visitors in various ministries. She and her husband, Jim, have five children and eight grandchildren.
   


 

 
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