Staff
David Gilley has been serving FBC as our custodian for years. His bright smile and kind words will make your day. David and his wife, Cassie, are both an important part of our congregation. We are blessed to have David caring for our church's many custodial needs.
Wanda Pickle - Church Hostess
Wanda Pickle and her husband Lester are a tremendous part of the ministry of First Baptist Church. As Church Hostess, Wanda coordinates workers and food for church events and our bereavement ministry meals. She also ensures that the kitchen and supply room remained stocked for our next event. If the fellowship hall needs arranging or decorating for any of these special events, you can be assured that Wanda is in the midst of getting it ready for the next gathering! We're blessed to have such a tireless servant in this role of ministry.
Cindy Hamlin - Nursery Coordinator
Cindy Hamlin is the most recent addition to the First Baptist Church staff. She and her husband, Bobby, and son, Mikey, came to us from Sarasota, FL. Cindy loves children and has recently been blessed with a new granddaughter, whom she cares for each Sunday morning. We invite you to meet Cindy and our other nursery workers this weekend. She will be delighted to care for your children while you join us for worship this Sunday morning!.
Chloe Richardson - Financial Secretary
Chloe Richardson serves First Baptist Church as our Financial Secretary. Her experience from the banking industry serves her greatly in the role she serves our church. She and her husband, Gerald, contribute much to the ministry of this congregation. If you ever have a question concerning your contributions, church finances or anything else related to our churches financial matters, please do not hesitate to call Chloe. She will be delighted to assist you.
Brother Rick has been our pastor since April,2008. He and his wife, Lori, are native Arkansans. They have served churches in Arkansas, Texas and Michigan. He is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas and Luther Rice Seminary, Lithonia, GA and has studied at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. Prior to his twenty-one years of ministry, Brother Rick was self employed as an industrial contractor in South Arkansas for nearly ten years. He and Lori have three adult children and one grandchild. Brother Rick's hobbies are perfect for life in the Ozarks-golfing, shooting, hunting, and fishing.
We invite you to join us each Sunday as we grow under Brother Rick's preaching and teaching ministry.
Carnes McCormack - Music Director
FBC is fortunate to have an extremely talented musical leader. Carnes McCormack is a native of Mississippi and has lived in Yellville since April 1995. A graduate of Coffeeville High School in Mississippi, and a 1970 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a degree in Music Education, Carnes is now retired from the entertainment industry after 27 years of performing. He has been choir director for First Baptist since August 1995, while his wife Macy plays the piano and operates the electronic media. They have a daughter, Maggie, 18, who is also an active member of FBC. Two other children, Peyton and Meredith, are both married and live in Mississippi. Peyton has one child, Henry, who is 1 year old. The McCormacks love doing God's work and are happy to be a part of FBC.
Debra, Macy, and Lori - Pianist
Debra Keeter, Macy McCormack and Lori Pyron share the position of church pianist. While Debra and Lori rotate the Sunday morning service responsibilities monthly, Macy serves in this role on Sunday evenings. Each of these ladies provide our congregation with talented accompaniment, as well as inspiring instrumentals for our worship gatherings.
Daniel Hickey - Youth Minister
Hello, I am Daniel Hickey the Youth Minister here at FBC Yellville. The Lord has been so good to me by blessing me with a wonderful wife and twin daughters. I am a math teacher @ Alpena High School, a cattle rancher, deacon, youth minister, and father. Sometimes life gets pretty busy but I always have the Lord on my side. Here at FBC Yellville we want to see all come to repentance and work for the Lord. He is worth of all of our praise and worship. Come visit us sometime and join in on the excitement.
Love in the Lord,
Daniel Hickey 
Karen Campbell has been serving First Baptist as church secretary for several months now. She brings not only a smile and "can do" attitude, but numerous years of experience in working with the public. Karen will be the friendly voice you hear whenever you call FBC. She and her husband, Charles, have been an active part of our church for over twenty years. Feel free to call Karen for any church related need that you have during our office hours--Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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