Our Team

We're Here to Serve You

Our team is passionate about the mission and vision of First Baptist and we would love to serve you in any ways we can. Check out our team members below!

Lead Pastor

MARK THOMPSON

Pastor Mark began as our Lead Pastor in July, 2019. He brings with him a long list of experience including youth ministry, family ministries, church planting, missions mobilization, and even coaching athletics.

Mark has a heart and deep love for God. He is a gifted, focused, compassionate, caring and optimistic leader who loves his flock and the community deeply! He likes to have fun and be creative with his staff, leaders and congregation. Mark is passionate about the development of leaders and feels called by God to invest into the next generation. Email Pastor Mark at mark@1bk.church.

Staff

ESTEBAN MENDIZABAL

Next Gen Pastor

MONTY GILMORE

Worship Pastor

NATE KUYKENDALL

Director of Care Ministries

PAM BARTEL

Director of Administration

KAITLYN FREEMAN

Director of Kids Ministry

BRANDE SCHAUB

Admin & Communications Coordinator

BRANDON MORENO

4th-6th Apprentice

COLE WEST

7th-12th Apprentice

EMILY KAWAGOE

Worship Intern

KAYLYNN FRIDOLFS

Kids Ministry Intern

ANDREW SILVA

Production Team Intern

Board of Elders

Luke Thomas

Steve Gamble

Javier Gadea

Loren Haworth

Craig Ruch