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Rev. Julie Long

Pastor

I first walked into the doors of First Baptist as a college freshman at Mercer University after a few months of looking for a church home away from home. On that first visit, I experienced the warm welcome of the people here.  I kept showing up and got involved in the life of the church, and soon I knew I had discovered a place where I could find my grounding, bring my big questions about faith, and be known and loved.

 
My role within the church has evolved in these last 20+ years, from college student and volunteer to associate pastor to church member and deacon to pastor, and my faith journey and sense of calling has evolved with it.  What remains, though, is that this still is the place where and the people with whom I find my grounding, live the questions, and know that I am seen and loved.
 
First Baptist is also home to my husband, Jody, who serves as executive coordinator of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia, and our two children. Together, we love to read good books, cheer on the Mercer Bears and Georgia Bulldogs, travel to new places, and keep up with our kids’ interests and activities.
 
 
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Julie Long returns to the FBCX staff as Interim Director of Staff and Congregational Life. Julie will lead the overall operations of the church and facilities during this interim period.
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Dr. Stanley L. Roberts

Minister of Music

My greatest joy is making music with others! Though it is my profession, music is also my hobby and passion. Music is my calling and provides the vehicle through which I minister. Serving at First Baptist is far more than a vocation; it affords me the wonderful gift of collaboration with a talented community of artists who love the music of the church and understand its significance in worship. Music is powerful. Music helps express joy and hope. Music gives wings to the deepest groanings of the soul and provides a voice when words seem to fail us.

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First Baptist has been a wonderful home for my wife (Marie) and me since we arrived in 1992. Eventually two boys (Blake and Beau) came our way, and from their first days in the nursery until their transition into adulthood, they were nurtured by the church at every step with love and grace. Marie is a musician also. She sings, teaches voice at Mercer University and maintains a private studio. In my spare time, I am Director of Choral Studies at Mercer (’84 alum). I love college football (I hope to grow up to be a college football coach), attending Mercer University musical and sporting events, working in my yard, and traveling both domestically and abroad.
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Allie Ford

Interim Director of Youth Ministries 

I am both humbled and honored to lead and be led by the wonderful youth group at First Baptist Church of Christ. Ministry is my reason for being, and the community, love, and encouragement this church provides are like no other! During my first year at Mercer University, FBCX quickly scooped me up and gave me a place to belong. Now, as I continue my studies at Mercer, FBCX has become my home away from home. I hope to extend the same openness, welcome, and grace my church family has given me!
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Connie Pursiful

Administrative Assistant

My name is Connie Pursiful and I am the administrative assistant. I have been at FBCX 20+ years and have worked in the office for 12 years.  My husband, Darrell, and I love spending time with our daughters Rebecca and MaKayla. I also enjoy reading mysteries, knitting, and being the “craft lady” at Vacation Bible School.
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Camille Kittrell

Bookkeeper

Greetings! I moved to Macon in 2021, so living here is still a new experience for me. I’ve served as bookkeeper for FBCX since April 2022. I love working along side other staff (and members) each day in this community-relevant body of believers!

There are so many things I enjoy about being in the Macon area. I especially appreciate the historicity of our town, and the role FBCX has in that story across time and space. I feel privileged to be a small part of that story right now.
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Dusty Fuller

Facilities Manager (Part-time)

We are excited to announce that our own Dusty Fuller will be joining our staff as a part-time Facilities Manager. Dusty will be working 10-12 hours/week with a focus on building security, event preparation, and facilities-related needs during church events. He will also be coordinating volunteers and professionals in routine facilities maintenance, building-related tasks and larger projects. Dusty will be on-call for assistance Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, and some weeknights as projects require. 

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Dusty is well-known by many in our congregation, and he and his family actively serve in many capacities within our church already. He is married to Christy and has two children, Andrew and Emery. His parents, Doug and Cindy Fuller, are also active members at FBCX. He will continue to work for the Methodist Home for Children and Youth, where he has been the Maintenance Director for 5 years. Before The Methodist Home, he spent 12 years in management and law enforcement with Georgia State Parks. His overall experience gives him a perspective that will be beneficial as we maintain and reimagine the use of our aging facilities. In his free time, he likes to play video games, coach soccer, fish with his dad, and generally dabble in anything that involves using tools.
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Rachel Greco

Communications Manager

Rachel Greco will be joining our staff as a part-time Communications Manager. Rachel will be working 8-10 hours/week with a focus on publishing our church newsletter, managing our church website and social media, and helping with special projects or publications as needed. You may see Rachel around the church office on Tuesday mornings, though much of her work will be done remotely.

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Rachel graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Child and Family Development. After working for Childcare Licensing inspecting Daycare Centers for a few years Rachel moved to Macon where she worked as an Editorial Associate at Smyth and Helwys Publishing for five years. Rachel is married to Jon and has two daughters, Mallorie and Emily, four bonus children and their significant others, and eight bonus grandchildren!  Rachel’s house is divided between the University of GA and GA Tech! When she isn’t at work she is on the road between Athens and Atlanta visiting her daughters, Target, and Trader Joe’s! She attends Vineville Baptist Church in Macon and enjoys helping with youth, singing in the choir and attending the “Seekers” Sunday School class.

Anne Thompson

Organist

I have been the organist at First Baptist for over forty years, and I find great joy in preparing for worship each week. What a gift it is to work with Stanley Roberts, the Chancel Choir, and Youth Choir! I am also grateful to be a part of such a warm and welcoming congregation, and I treasure all the times we spend together.

 

 
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Tierra Johnson

Custodian

 

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