Ministry Staff



		Senior Pastor - Dr. Rodney McGlothlin began his pastorate of First Baptist February, 2002. He grew up in Pasadena, Texas and attended the University of Houston and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served churches in Oklahoma and Texas before coming to College Station. Dr. McGlothlin is a gifted and creative communicator. He incorporates humor as well as real life experiences in his messages to effectively share the Good News with his listeners. Rodney is married to Debbie and has two sons; Andy and Todd. He enjoys playing classical guitar and the trumpet, golfing, camping in the Rockies, and Astros Baseball. You may contact Rodney at rodney@fbccollegestation.com

		Education Minister - Dr. David Strawn began his ministry at First Baptist in May, 1995. David is responsible for all the educational ministries of the church including a fully graded Sunday School, regular Christian discipleship growth classes, and special training for members and leaders. He also serves as financial administrator. His is a spiritually gifted and passionate teacher. David grew up in San Antonio and has served churches and associations in Texas and Arkansas. He met and married his wife Kathy while they were students at Howard Payne. They have two grown children, Kayla and Stephen, and three granddaughters, Katy, Kourtney, and Samantha. You may contact David at david@fbccollegestation.com

		Music Minister - Bill Killion began his ministry at First Baptist in August 1996. Bill is a graduate of East Central Oklahoma State University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served churches in Texas and Oklahoma before coming to College Station. Bill is married to Janet and has a son named Brent. He enjoys his two Pugs, flying model airplanes, bicycling, and is quite the movie enthusist. You may contact Bill at bill@fbccollegestation.com

		Youth Minister - Lance Mayes began his ministry with First Baptist in October 2000. He was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Lance accepted Christ at Vacation bible School at age 10 and surrendered to vocational ministry as a freshman at college. He is a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lance served two other churches in West Texas before coming to First Baptist. Lance is married to Jennie and has a son named Nicholas and a daughter Leah. Lance enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and a large variety of outdoor activities. You may contact Lance at lance@fbccollegestation.com

		Children's Minister - Bronwyn Stanley began her ministry at First Baptist in February 1998. She is a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She served in Beaumont, TX before joining the staff of First Baptist. You may contact Bronwyn at bronwyn@fbccollegestation.com

		College Minister - Ty Cope began his ministry at First Baptist in January 2003. He was born in Vietnam, came to America in 1975, adopted by the Cope family of Frederick, Oklahoma, accepted Christ at the age of nine, and surrendered to vocational ministry at youth camp. He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served churches in Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia before coming to First. Ty is married to Kayla and has two daughters; Joy Malori and Jill Madelyn. Ty enjoys playing volleyball, off-roading, watching action movies with his wife, and NASCAR. You may contact Ty at ty@fbccollegestation.com

		Pastor Emeritus - Dr. Malcolm Bane retired as pastor in December 2000 after serving First Baptist since August 1969. He led the church through a variety of new experiences including the move from the Northgate location to the corner of Welsh and 2818 in 1986. In retirement he expects to continue to be active teaching and preaching in churches in the area.