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vince smith
pastor
Pastor Vince has returned to Marianna with his lovely wife and ministry partner, Mary Helen, and their 3 boys; Kaleb (KP), Tyler, and Owen. He served here from 2012-2016 as the Student Minister before leaving for San Angelo, Texas to serve as Family Minister and eventually Pastor. He loves sports, outdoors, and spending time with his family. Pastor Vince has a heart for the church, missions, and people. He aims to equip the saints (the church) to be light in their community, state, nation, and around the world through passionately loving God and people!
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robert Gilliland
Associate pastor
As Marianna High School graduates, Robert and Faith moved back to Marianna to be closer to family. While away for 33 years in Orlando and Pensacola, Robert worked as an educator, administrator, and minister. Over the most recent 24 years he has served in ministerial roles as Executive Pastor, Headmaster, Associate Pastor, and Seminary Extension Director & Professor. Robert and Faith have two adult children Zac and Katie, who live and work in Central Florida. His favorite verse in Scripture is Philippians 1:6 – Being confident of this very thing, that He Who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
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Wes Ratliff-
worship director
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Sara Bien
Children's Ministry Director
Sara is a local teacher, turned homeschool teacher, who loves the Lord and sharing that love with children. She has been married to her husband Joe for 13 years and they have three children together: Riley, Oliver, and Jameson. Her background in education has fueled her passion to create dynamic, age-appropriate experiences that teach biblical truths and build confidence in Jesus. She is excited to lead our volunteers and partner with our church family and community to shape a generation that loves God and others.
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beth Kidd
administrative secretary
Beth is married to her best friend Les. She loves to be a helper and enjoys being in the background providing support to the ministry and mission of FBC. She is a mother of three, grandmother of five, and caretaker of many animals on the home front.
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rhonda dykes
Financial secretary
Rhonda is currently Financial Secretary. She began work with FBC in 2012. She came here from the Jackson County School Board as Financial Assistant. She is a life long resident of Jackson County. Her goals are to assist in moving FBC forward in it's ministry outreach while maintaining financial integrity and confidentiality.
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linda davis
Nursery Coordinator
Linda is a mother of two grown children and a grandmother. She is also a retired educator. She has been involved in children’ s ministry for many years serving in Missions, Vacation Bible School and in the nursery. Our goal is to partner with parents to instill in our children to trust and love God daily, to make wise choices and to treat others as they want to be treated.