Mark has served at FBC since 2015. He is a Ph.D. graduate of Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary and has over 35 years of ministry experience. He has been married to Amy for 28 years and has two children - Hannah and James.
Our Staff
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Mark Carpenter
Senior Pastor
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Tom Hawk
Associate Pastor
Tom has served at FBC since 2005. He is a graduate of Midwestern State University and has over 37 years of ministry experience. He has been married to Gail for 44 years and has five children - Daniel, Jo, Scott, Jeni, and Ray.
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TJ Brawley
Student Pastor
TJ has served at FBC since 2018. He is a graduate of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has over 12 years of ministry experience, He has been married to Samantha for 16 years and has three children - Austin, Grace, and Ezra.
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Ray Hawk
Worship Arts and Media director
Ray has served at FBC since 2020. He holds several certifications and has over 10 years of ministry experience. He has been married to Maggie for 6 years and has one daughter - Elliot.
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Christy king
Financial Secretary
Christy has served at FBC since 2005. She is a graduate of Lamar Institute of Technology and has over 11 years of accounting experience. She has been married to Tommy for 18 years and has two children - Kaitlyn and Emily.
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Lindsay Ray
Secretary | Kids MInistry
Lindsay has served at FBC since 2013. She is a graduate of Downington High School and has over 15 years of secretarial experience. She has been married to Josh for 15 years and has two children - Kinsley and Ayden.
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Dana Hancock
Academy Director
Dana has served at FBC since 1999. She is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and has over 27 years of education experience. She has been married to Mike for 31 years and has two children - Michaela and Dani.
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Jennifer Root
Assistant Academy Director
Jennifer has served at FBC since 2003. She is a graduate of Silsbee High School and has over 18 years of education experience. She has been married to Mike for 24 years and has two children - Bailey and Ally.
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James Parsley
Preschool Ministry
James has served at FBC since 2010. He is a Master's Graduate of Lamar University and has over 15 years of public school education experience as a Band Director and Administrator. He has been married to Elizabeth for 10 years and has two children - Sam and Evie.
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Elizabeth Parsley
Kids Ministry
Elizabeth has served at FBC since 2012. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has over 14 years of education experience. She has been married to James for 10 years and has two children - Sam and Evie.
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Linda Hayes
Facilities
Linda has served at FBC since 2008. She has over 28 years of custodial experience. She has been married to Alvin for 52 years and has two children - James and Jennifer.
