Pastor Daryl has been at First Baptist since April 2008. He and his wife Deanna have been married since June 1993 and have one young son, Ryan. Daryl was raised in Boyertown, PA which is about one hour from Philadelphia. He graduated from Philadelphia Biblical University in 2003 and from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2007. Daryl loves golf, biking and especially being with his family. Pastor Daryl believes strongly in the importance of discipleship and small group ministry, which was evident in the life of Jesus during His earthly mission. He thinks that one of the most attractive things about First Baptist is the warm embrace that is shown by the members. He hopes to get to know you better and looks forward to serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ together!
E-mail :
daryl.evans@fbcfairbury.com
Pastor Brian joined the pastoral staff in October of 2017. He brings with him 30 years of ministering experience and a contagious enthusiasm for loving all things God created. He and his wife Lesley, have been married 30 years and have 2 grown children and 3 grandchildren. He was raised in the Piper City area and he and Lesley still live on the family farm. Pastor Brian enjoys anything outdoors and spends as much time as he can riding his bicycle. He enjoys riding distance for various charitable events. The importance of making Jesus LORD and not just SAVIOR and being a DOER of the Word, not just a HEARER of the Word are things that Brian feels are important in a Christian's daily walk and he strives to live those words in his own life. Pastor Brian is looking forward to meeting, hugging and getting to know each and every one of the people who attend First Baptist. So stop in anytime to say "Hi".
E-mail :
brian.king@fbcfairbury.com
RJ joined the FBC Fairbury team in mid-June 2022. RJ, and his wife Marie have 4 lovely daughters, Cora, Rosalee, Wren, and Hazel. RJ previously was a teacher in both Missouri and Illinois. RJ and Marie were also previously house parents at a youth home before moving back to Fairbury, RJ's hometown. He enjoys spending time with his family, exercising and smoking meat in his free time. RJ enjoys building relationships with the youth and hopes every young person feels welcome here at FBC Fairbury.
E-mail :
rj.bachtold@fbcfairbury.com
Tania and her family have been attending First Baptist Church since 2019. She joined the church staff on August 1, 2022. She has been involved in worship ministry as a pianist and orchestral musician since she was nine years old when she lived in Brazil. She graduated with a sacred music degree from The Moody Bible Institute in Chicago with emphasis in Bible studies, piano performance, and composition. Her ministry passion is to bring the congregation to the throne of Christ in sincere and transforming worship. Tania is married to John Wilken from Chatsworth and has two daughters, Irene and Sarah. Besides being with her family and making music, her most favorite activity is spending time in the barn with her three dogs, two cats, four sheep, two mini horses, an appaloosa gelding, and the many chickens. She also enjoys gardening, traveling, and trying out ethnic foods.
E-mail :
tania.wilken@fbcfairbury.com
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