- Dr. Joe Loughlin, Interim Pastor -

Joe is Founder and Executive Director of ReKindle Ministries, Waco, Texas. ReKindle Ministries exists to provide spiritual renewal and refreshment to the Body of Christ.

Joe and his wife, Val, live in Waco and have three children Bri, Worth and Glenna.

You may read more about Joe on his facebook page below:

www.facebook.com/ReKindleMinistries

- Doug Young,
Minister of Education and Administration -
dougyoung@hotmail.com

Doug Young began serving at First Baptist in February 2002. He and his wife, Terri, have four children: John, Ryan, Paul and Kalee.

Doug majored in business receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University in 1977. He then received his Master of Religious Education degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1980. Doug is a Texas native and has served churches in Southeast and Central Texas.

Doug has a passion to reach people for Christ and help them become fully developing followers of Christ. His greatest joy is spending time with his family.

- Gary Anthony, Minister of Music -
GaryAnthony@fbc-temple.org

Gary Anthony has served First Baptist Church since November 2006, moving to Temple following almost 20 years of ministry in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Though a native Texan, Gary spent his formative years growing up in the suburbs of Chicago.

Gary earned his Bachelor of Music Education with a concentration in piano from Baylor University. He received his Master of Music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Gary's greatest joy comes from his family; wife Jan and twin daughters Rachel and Kylie. Joy found in relationships and laughter found in life are what keeps him going in life. When not serving in ministry, Gary finds himself most often spending time with his family, creating something in the kitchen or working in the yard.

- Jim Siegel, Minister of Students -
jims@fbc-temple.org

Jim arrived at First Baptist in October of 2010. While enjoying a career in accounting, God called Jim into student ministry where he has served since 1994. His ministry philosophy is to..."reach students for Jesus and teach them how to live for Him."

Although not a native Texan (born in Philadelphia), Jim says he got here as soon as he could. Both he and his wife, Karen, are graduates of Liberty University and have three children: Tara, Tim, and Tiffany.

- Jonathan Brown, Minister of Children -
jbrown@fbc-temple.org

Jonathan Brown arrived at First Baptist in November 2007. He and his wife Lydia have two children: Tabitha and Danielle.

Jonathan received his Bachelor of Science degree from Utah State University in Wildlife Science. He also has received a Master of Divinity Degree and Master of Arts in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jonathan has been serving in the ministry since 1988. He has been a bi-vocational Pastor in Colorado and a full time Pastor in Missouri until the Lord called him into Children's Ministry. He has served as an Interim Minister to Children at First Baptist Arlington and full time Minister to Children at Kingwood First Baptist Church for five years before arriving in Temple.

Jonathan believes the Bible has the answers for the difficult issues families face in our world today. It is his joy to see kids come to know Christ as their Lord and Saviour. He believes the church's role is to lay the foundation for that faith through Bible study and loving relationships with the children and their families.

- Kay Bacon, Missions Associate -
kbacon@fbc-temple.org

Kay Bacon has served at First Baptist Church as a part-time staff member since January 2002, and as a lay leader since 1976. Before coming on staff, Kay was the Women's Athletic Coordinator, Coach, teacher and friend in the Temple ISD. Kay earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and History from Sam Houston State University. Kay has also completed World View Mission Perspectives training.

Kay has two adult children. Kaylynn and husband Jon Jordan, and Stephen Bacon and wife Marta. One of her favorite ways to spend a day is to have special dates with her grandsons: Joshua, Jacob, and Aidan.

Kay's passion in ministry is coaching and taking people fishing for men; helping friends and families share mission experiences, mission trips, and mentoring women to grow, share and care across all generations.

When not at the church, you might find Kay with family and friends having a pot of tea or coffee and sharing and laughing! Kay also enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, and going to the movies.