Support Staff

Sam Henry

Sam has been attending First Baptist St. Charles for over 3 years and is active in several ministries. He has a degree in Business Administration/Finance from the University of Central Missouri and worked at a St. Louis area financial services firm for 40 years.  Sam joined our team as Financial Administrator in June 2024. Sam…

Arianna Spak

Arianna has been attending First Baptist St. Charles for over five years and is actively involved in different ministry areas. As administrative assistant, she is responsible for coordinating the church’s calendar and can assist you with any questions concerning church membership as well as use of church facilities. Arianna will be available in the office…

Juli Perstrope

Juli joined our team in January 2013 to help guests and members get connected into our church family. She oversees the First Impressions Team, church outreach, and the FBC101 class. She also coordinates details for events and helps in areas of media and communication.

Denise Kopp

Denise began working part-time in our Financial Department in 2009. She is now our full-time Financial & HR Coordinator. She has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Memphis. Denise and her husband, Jim, have been married since 1986 and have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. She loves working with the people here…

Jim Finch

Jim has been a member of the church since 1994 and on staff since 2011. He is in charge of anything electronic at First Baptist Church. He schedules the Media Team for all audio, video, and lighting assignments each month, maintains all the equipment, and trains new volunteers on its operation. He ensures our weekly…

Josh Perstrope

Josh has been serving in our worship ministry since 2016. He joined our staff as a Worship Intern in 2023 and now serves as a Worship Associate. He helps to prepare music and tech, plays in Sunday services and leads our FTK Student Worship Band. He is also serving as a Campus Worship Leader at…