Wade Ricks
Pastor
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W ade began serving on staff as the Minister of Education in November of 2007 after serving as pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Mansfield TX. On March 6, 2011, he became our Senior Pastor. He has a passion to see people transformed by the Word of God and become all that God wants them to be. He is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with an undergraduate degree in Theology and a Master of Arts in Christian Education.
He married his wife, Julie, in September of 1988 and they have a son named Aaron.
"My ministry goal is to lead God’s people in becoming spiritually mature believers and the mirror image of Christ through small group Bible study and intentional discipleship".
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 NASB
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Stephen Ferrand
Minister of Music
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Stephen began working at FBC in January 2011. He recently moved from North Florida, where he was serving churches for 7 years, to William Carey University to complete a degree in Church Music.
He married Natalie in 2009 and they are expecting their first child in August 2011.
Praise the lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Ps. 103:1
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Randy Smith
Youth Minister
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Randy came to be a part of the staff at FBC in July 2007. He grew up in the Birmingham area. He became a Christian, was liscenced and ordained all at FBC Center Point in Birmingham. He went to college at the University of Mobile. He graduated from Southwestern with a degree in Collegiate ministry. He has been in full time ministry for 6 years.
He married Tiffany in 1999 and they have two daughters Rebekah and Abigail.
His focus in minstry is to help students and others reach the next level in their relationship with Christ. This is founded around his favorite verse Romans 12:1-2.
randy@fbccms.com
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Suzanne Whitney
Children's Ministries Coordinator
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Suzanne Whitney is originally from Preston, MS. She moved to Collinsville with her husband in 2000. They have been a part of the church since 2000. She became a part of the staff in May of 2011.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi State University and a Masters of Art in Teaching degree from University of West Alabama.
She married her husband, Sean, in August of 1993. They have two daughters, Clare and Caitlin.
She desires to see children come to the saving knowledge of Christ and achieve their full potential in Christ.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 NIV
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StephAnie Smith
Ministry Assistant
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StephAnie Smith is originally from the Jackson area and moved to Collinsville with her family in November 2008. She has been a part of First Baptist Collinsville since 2009. She came on staff in February 2010, to the position of Ministry Assistant.
StephAnie is involved with the Children's Ministry through AWANA and teaches the 11th Grade Sunday School class with her husband, Brad.
StephAnie married Brad in September 2007 and they have one son, Wesley.
"I feel so fortunate to be involved in First Baptist Church's day to day operations in a way that gives me a first-hand look at how God is moving in Collinsville. He is up to something wonderful and He invites each of us to be a part of it."
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Amanda Cooksey
Music Secretary
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Amanda Cooksey has been a part of First Baptist Collinsville since 2004. She came on staff in February 2007, to the position of Music Ministry/Education Ministry Secretary.
Amanda sings with the Church Praise Team.
Amanda married her husband, Scott, in January 1993, and they have a teenage daughter, Caitlin.
"I am blessed to be a part of the staff and church family of First Baptist Collinsville. We, as the body of Christ, are all a part of the work force of the church to which we belong. I just have the opportunity to assist our Ministry Team as we strive to bring glory to our Father through every facet of ministry."
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Natalie Summerlin
Nursery Coordinator
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Rick and Sallie MauldinMaintenance and Custodial
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