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Church Staff
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Bob Schafer, Senior Pastor
Bob has been married to Angie for almost 29 years. They have one daughter, Morgan Halstead, married to Stephen Halstead, and they live in Birchwood. Bob grew up in Dayton and loves this community very much. He received his call to shepherd the flock about 20 years ago. Bob continued his education at Covington Theological Seminary and Slidell Baptist Seminary.
Life Verse: “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things!” Romans 10:13-15
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Randy Bright, Minister of Music
Randy is married to Mrs. Natalie Bright and has one child, Luke. He teaches choral music at Rhea County High School and has served at FBC since September 2013. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bryan College in Vocal Music Education and a Masters in Music from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Life Verse: "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20
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Patty Milliron, Church Secretary
Patty is happily married to her husband Mark for 27 years and has two grown children. She has served at FBC since May 2007.
Life Verse: “Trust in the Lord, with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
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Rusty Revis, Interim Associate Pastor
Rusty grew up in the Old Washington community and is a lifetime resident of Rhea County. Rusty has been married to Laura for 38 years. They have two sons, Kevin and Jacob and five grandchildren. Kevin who is married to Patterson has children Millie, Chatt, and Madilyn. Jacob who is married to Kristen has children Addison and Coulter Bear. Rusty has been in the Gospel Ministry over 25 years and previously coached and taught in the Rhea County School system 20 years at both the Rhea Central Middle School and Rhea County High School. He attended Chattanooga State majoring in Technical Drafting and Lincoln Memorial University with a TN Secondary Teacher Certification in Graphic Art.
Life verse: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." Romans 1:16
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Tosha Young, Mother's Day Out Director
Tosha and her husband, Len, have been married for 22 years and have 5 wonderful children. In addition to homeschool, she has taught children in AWANA, Sunday school, and children's church for 20 years. Tosha has a passion for educating children about Jesus and encouraging young families. The Young family has served at FBC since 2022.
Life verse: "Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:1-2
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Amanda Anderson, Financial Secretary
Amanda has been serving as Financial Secretary at FBC since October 2013. She has a pampered Siamese cat named Cleo. She holds an Associate’s in Accounting from the University of Phoenix.
Life Verse: “The LORD is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1
