Stephen Byrd, Pastor

Stephen Byrd, Senior Pastor

Stephen comes from New Orleans, LA. With a B.A. in Speech Communications from the University of Southern Mississippi; and M.Div. in Christian Thought from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Stephen brings ten years of ministry experience to pastor the church family at FBC.

Stephen, 32, and his wife Jennifer have three children, age 4, 2, and 2 months.

 

 

Mike Anderson, Associate Pastor for Music and Worship

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Serving in music ministry for more than 25 years, Mike has been on staff at First Baptist, Mableton, since 1999. He has a passion for worship and for leading others to an encounter with God through music. He also directs and coordinates the Multimedia Ministries of the church including Audio, Video, and Computer Graphics. Mike attended Belmont University and holds a Bachelor of Ministry and a Master of Ministry in Church Music from Covington Theological Seminary. "Then and Now," Mike Anderson's solo CD debut, was released in 2004. He is the father of five children.

 

 


 

Brandi Rampley, Ministry Assistant

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Brandi is the newest member of our staff. She joined us in July 2006. She is the assistant for the Associate Pastor of Music and Worship. Brandi said that God has blessed her with the opportunity to work here and she feels so lucky to enjoy her job so much. Brandi has been married to her husband, John, for 14 years and they have two daughters, Maci (13 years old) and Cianna (6 years old).

 

 

 

 


Becky Ridgway, Kindergarten/Summer Day Camp Director

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Becky began serving at First Baptist Mableton as a Kindergarten teacher in 1980 and became Director of Kindergarten, Mother's Morning Out and Summer Day Camp in 1997. In addition to serving as the Kindergarten, MMO, and SDC Director, Becky also serves as the Preschool Division Director for Sunday School. Becky's passion is to provide a loving, Christian atmosphere that fosters a foundation for a Christ-centered life for preschoolers. She and her husband, Rick, have two grown children and three grandchildren. 

 

 

 

Gail Morris, Keyboardist

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Gail has been serving in the music ministry as a pianist for over 30 years. She and her family have been at FBCM since April 2000. Gail enjoys playing the piano and keyboard with the Praise Band for worship services and accompanying the Celebration Choir, Xtreme and other ensembles and vocalists of the church. Gail earned her Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Economics from Kennesaw State University. She also received Teacher Certification for Middle Grades with concentrations in math and music. After working in the corporate world and the public school system, Gail now enjoys having a full-time job at home. She and her husband, Mike, have two extraordinary children, Kyle and Olivia.