Our Staff

Greg attended Midwestern State University where he earned a Bachelor of Music (vocal performance) and then went to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and received his Master of Divinity. Greg has been the guest speaker at multiple events, conferences, and revivals both in the United States and internationally. He and his wife, Penny, have two boys, Peyton and Parker. When not spending time with his family, Greg enjoys playing golf, web and graphic design, and cheering on his beloved Dallas Cowboys. 

Jason began his ministry as Minister of Students and Activities at First Baptist Church in 2009. Jason has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Media and Theatre from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri (2005). He also earned a Master of Divinity degree with a Student Ministry concentration from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas (2009).

Jason and Amy married in August 2005. They both have a passion to work with students of all ages, and have a passion to help them grow in their own faiths while sharing their faith with others. Jason and Amy have been blessed with 3 daughters, Vivi, Sophie, and Gracie, and are very excited to be serving the Lord in Farmington.

Dr. Kevin White is a native of Desloge, Missouri where he graduated from North County High School. He holds music degrees from Murray State University (BME - Music Education), Loyola University of New Orleans (MM - Trumpet Performance) and the University of South Carolina (DMA - Music Composition).

Kevin has played trumpet professionally for the Temptations, the O-Jays, the Four Tops, Captain and Tennille, the Box Tops, the New Orleans Saints House Band, the Guy Lombardo Orchestra and the Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus.

At present he is a professor of music at Mineral Area College and has been the Department Chair since 2003.

 Dr. White co-created the Baby Boomer Reunion Concert series that appears annually every August in Farmington. He has written and directed all 16 yearly installments of these performances.

 Kevin and his wife, Rheannon have two daughters; Emma and Audrey, and make their home in Bonne Terre.

Mark joined the staff of First Baptist Church in October of 2019 as Children’s Minister.  He received a bachelor's degree in education from Central Methodist University and a Specialist’s Degree in Educational Administration from Southeast Missouri State University.  Mark has spent 25 years in education from elementary and middle school teachers to elementary and middle school principals. He has worked for many years in all aspects of the church setting having been a preacher’s kid. 

Mark is excited to fulfill his passion of working with kids in the church setting and showing them God’s love.   He and his wife Deanna have one son, Griffin.  In his spare time, he enjoys singing and music, traveling, spending time with his family and following his son around to all his music and sports activities.   

Sarah began serving as administrative assistant in June 2019. Growing up in First Baptist Farmington, she spent years volunteering with various nonprofit organizations and service projects, which ultimately gave her a passion and heart for serving others.

Sarah earned a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational and Strategic Communication from Southwest Baptist University. She entered into the nonprofit sector working for organizations involved in: food pantries/soup kitchens, homeless assistance, disaster relief, military/veteran’s affairs, and children’s outreach. 

Sarah and her husband, William, enjoy all things outdoors, playing with their dog, playing board games, and spending time with both of their families.