Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Dr. travis farris

Senior Pastor

Dr. Travis W. Farris
Doctor of Theology | Andersonville Theological Seminary
Master's Degree | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor's Degree | Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

Pastor Travis enjoys reading, hunting and all things Israel. He came to be the Senior Pastor at FBC Richmond in October of 2020. He and his wife, Jessica have three children JaiCee, Silas and Titus.

Jonah Pack

Executive Pastor

Master of Arts: Church Ministry | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts: History | Eastern Kentucky University
Jonah and his wife Hollie and their daughter recently moved back to Richmond from Shelbyville , KY. where Jonah was on staff with the Kentucky Baptist Convention.

Janton Barrineau

Worship Pastor

Bachelors of Arts: Church Music | Berea College
Janton is proficient as a pianist, saxophone player, drummer, vocalist, clinician, video media specialist, and worship leader. His desire is to see lives transformed through worship. A Kentucky native and the son of a pastor, Janton and his wife Shelia have been married 29 years and have two adult children and one grandson.

Steve coleman

Minister to Youth & Families

Master Arts Christian Education | The Southern Baptist Seminary
Bachelors of Science Communications | Middle Tennessee State University
Associate Degree in Journalism | Cleveland State.
Steve has many passions such as journaling, reading, woodworking, camping and motorcycling. He came to FBC as Minister to Youth and Families May 2008 and has worked with students in some capacity since 1981. He and his wife Sula (soo-la) have 2 adult children with 6 wonderful grandchildren!

Rachel Cobb

Director of Preschool & Children's Ministries

Bachelors of Science in Child and Family Studies with a Family Studies Emphasis |
 Eastern Kentucky University
Rachel enjoys spending any down time with her family. She loves reading, crafting and occasionally singing. Rachel came to FBC as a college student. She joined the staff in June of 2002 and has been working with preschoolers, children and families since. Rachel serves the KBC as a VBS Consultant and as a trainer for Children’s Ministry. Rachel has worked with preschoolers and children in many capacities including coaching, teaching preschool and teaching tumbling since 1995. Rachel and her husband, Chad, have three beautiful daughters, Kaylan (18), Kylee (13), and Khloe (7). Her family serves FBC in various ways and enjoys doing ministry together.

Zac salyer

Associate Minister of Youth & College

Bachelor’s of Science in Middle Grades Math and Social Studies Education |
Eastern Kentucky University
Master of Divinity | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
In his free time Zac enjoys reading, lifting weights, anything baseball or football, watching movies and playing video games.

Bill wright

Director of Senior Adults

Master's Degree | Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor's Degree | Georgetown College
Bill enjoys reading, travel and spending time with family. After serving churches in Kentucky and North Carolina as Senior Pastor, he came to FBC Richmond in November of 2016 to lead senior adult ministries. He and his wife, Vicky are parents to son Christopher and daughter-in-law Lauren and grandparents to Thomas.

Administrative Staff

Johnathen Kwarciany

Technical Director

Ethan Bednatczyk

Finance Director

Dave Mauck

Facilities Manager

George Smith

Technology & Communications Manager

Edliniae Sweat

Ministries Assistant

Rebekah Smith

Education Ministry Assistant

Cindy Reed

Youth Ministry Assistant

Rudy Montalvo

Director of Hispanic Ministry

TBD

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Mike Roach

Sound Technician/Custodian
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Jennifer Whitt

Accompanist
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TBD

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Charles Lyons

Lead Custodian

Eddie Alexander

Custodian

Johnny Arnold

Custodian

Gerry Newman

Custodian