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…

Melanie Allensworth

Melanie has been attending First Baptist St. Charles for over 35 years. She has been active in many different ministries over the years and is happy to be serving as the administrative assistant.  As administrative assistant, she is responsible for coordinating the church’s calendar and can assist you with any questions concerning church membership as…

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.

Laura Schnitker

Laura joined our staff in April 2025 as Financial Coordinator. She holds an elementary education degree from Central Bible College, Springfield, MO, with additional graduate work from Webster University. She has served in previous church positions including Business Administrator, Finance Assistant, and Early Childhood Director. She and her daughter Anna, a Maryville University nursing student,…

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…