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
Pastor of Adult Ministries
MONTY GILMORE
Pastor of Worship
NATE KUYKENDALL
Pastor of Care Ministries
PAM BARTEL
Director of Administration
KAITLYN MORENO
Director of Kids Ministry
BRANDE SCHAUB
Admin & Communications Coordinator
Interns, Apprentices, & Residents
COLE WEST
7th-12th Resident
BRANDON MORENO
Adult Ministries & Student Ministries Apprentice
EMILY KAWAGOE
Pre-Teen Apprentice
Board of Elders
JAVIER GADEA
Elder
CRAIG RUCH
Elder
LOREN HAWORTH
Elder
JASON FRIDOLFS
Elder
CURTIS RASMUSSEN
Elder