Staff
Mike has been in the pulpit ministry for 40 years and has served Chatham Heights for 25 years. He is excited about being the Senior Pastor at First Baptist and following a lengthy list of great pastors that have served our historic church. Our Covenant relationship between CHBC and FBC is driving Mike to see a new movement of the Spirit in our future ministries.
Rev. David Cameron joined the FBC Staff in June 2022 as part of our covenant with sister church Chatham Heights Baptist Church to share Associate Pastor positions. David has been on staff at Chatham Heights since 2001 and is excited to be a part of our music ministry here as well now.
Rev. Caroline Taminger joined the FBC Staff in July 2023 as part of our covenant with sister church Chatham Heights Baptist Church to share Associate Pastor positions. She is excited to share God’s love with the families of the congregation through reading bible stories together, singing, and joining in fellowship with one another!
Organist
Baxter Jennings
Baxter Jennings is a 1983 graduate of James Madison University and has been the organist at First Baptist since 2007. In his hometown of Danville, he also assists Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Temple Beth Sholom and accompanies the choirs of George Washington High School and Westwood Middle School. He also plays piano in the Starmont Band (a Danville-based group that enjoys a variety of music including jazz). His favorite hobby is learning foreign languages.
Mary Taylor has been in the Administrative Assistant at FBC Martinsville since 2017. She has lived in Martinsville all her life and has been a member at FBC since 1986. Mary enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Kaylee began as Financial Secretary in May 2020. Kaylee and her daughter Adalyn moved down to Martinsville from Upstate New York in November 2019. Then in April 2022, they added a new addition, a son, Noah White. In addition to her children, Kaylee has a dog named Sara, an Akita Shepard. She and her family enjoy spending time outdoors, and they are so happy to call Martinsville their home.
Beth has worked in our Early Learning Center for more than 40 years and for the last 20 years has served as its Director, responsible for the ministry’s day-to-day operations. Beth has two Carolina Boston Terriers, Ellie Mae and Pete.
Ivy has been a part of FBC ELC since July 2018. Always having a heart for children, she received her Bachelor of Science in Bible and Preschool/Daycare Administration from Johnson University, TN in 2007. She has always been a part of the Martinsville and Henry County community and is proud to call it home and serve its youngest residents. In her free time, you can find her being her children’s, Liam (11) and Amelia (9), biggest fan – or you’ll find her singing along at a Southern Gospel concert.
Support Staff
Kenny Smith
Kenny secures the church grounds from day-to-day. He is extremely knowledgeable and will often be found reading at the local library.
Maintenance Technician
Pete Compton
Pete joined the staff of First Baptist Church in February 2022. He is married to Karen Compton and they have four children and eight grandchildren. Pete graduated from Drewry Mason High School and Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School. As Maintenance Technician, Pete ensures that the building is structurally and cosmetically in good repair. He is responsible for maintenance and repair of the church building, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance and repairs.
Nursery Worker
Janet Malone
Janet joined our staff in 2023 as a Church Nursery Worker. She, along with other nursery workers and volunteers, keeps our smallest children during Sunday School and the worship hour.
Nursery Worker
Julissa (“Juli”) Céspedes-Ramirez
Juli re-joined our staff in 2023 as a Church Nursery Worker. She, along with other nursery workers and volunteers, keeps our smallest children during Sunday School and the worship hour.