Ministerial, Office & Support Staff
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Ray was already a member at FBC Waycross when he answered the call to be our Senior Pastor in 2026. He has been married to his wife, Stephanie, since 1992. They have two sons, Collin and Granger and two wonderful daughters in-law, Naomi and Sydney. Ray loves spending time with the love of his life, his grandson, Baker, son of Granger and Sydney. Ray has brought years of experience to this new role as he previously served many churches and the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Ray is all about relationships and making disciples! We are incredibly grateful for his strong leadership and his heart for his flock. In his free time, he also helps on the family blueberry farm.
Email: ray@fbcwaycross.church
Email: ray@fbcwaycross.church
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John has been serving at First Baptist Church since June of 1998. John is married to Lesley Wheeler and they have two beautiful daughters; Emma and Sara. John was raised in Greenville S.C. where he graduated from Riverside High School in 1987. He graduated from Lander University in Greenwood, S.C. with a B.S. in Exercise Science and Athletic Training in 1992. He answered the call to Youth Ministry and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he graduated with a Masters in Christian Ed. with an emphasis in Youth Ministry.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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Terri has been the Worship Leader at FBC Waycross since 2023. She began as the interim Minister of Music and transitioned to the full-time Worship Leader in 2024. She is has been married to Eddie Barnett since 2018. Terri manages the music ministry, which includes a variety of choirs and ensembles for all ages! Also, she gets to boss around her mother, Carol Parker, our church pianist! First Baptist Church is blessed to have her talents here!
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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Michelle joined the FBC Team in May of 2025. She has been married to Josh Abernathy since 2008, and they have 3 beautiful children; Nathan, Atalie, and Ethan. Michelle assists the pastor and helps brings his visions to life! We are so thankful for her kind spirit and her wonderful contribution to the FBC staff family.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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Barbara has served the congregation of First Baptist Church as the Church Secretary since April of 1991. Barbara is married to her husband of 31 years is the Rev. Martin (Marty) Chase. She loves her daughter,Staci, and her two grandsons, Caleb and Levi. Barbara is often the first voice you hear when calling the church office. On a day to day basis, Barbara helps keep the office running. Above all, she has a heart for the Lord!
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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Heather joined the FBC Team in March of 2026. She is married to Dylan since 2016, and they have two boys, Wyatt and Carson. Heather brings hard work ethic accompanied with a smile. We are extremely thankful for Heather's attention to detail! She is a dedicated member at Swamp Road Baptist Church and loves spending time in the children's ministry.
Email: [email protected]