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…
Dr. Perstrope joined the First Baptist Church staff as Senior Pastor in June 2012. He grew up south of St. Louis in Arnold, Missouri. Buddy surrendered to ministry in 1985 and began serving in children’s ministry, student ministry, and preaching. In 1991, he became a Children’s Pastor and served at two different churches. In 1996,…
Jerry has served at First Baptist Church since September of 2000. He is a native to St. Louis and has been the senior pastor of three churches in Missouri prior to joining the staff at First Baptist. He has a God-given passion for Church growth and reaching lost people. He and his wife, Pam met…
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 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.
David joined the First Baptist Church staff in August 2014. Originally from the St. Louis area, he has served as a worship pastor in both Missouri and Georgia for several years. Prior to becoming a worship pastor, he was an instrumental music director at First Baptist Church of Arnold MO. David is also a former…
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,…
Jacob joined the staff at First Baptist Church in February of 2024. He moved around a lot as a kid, but calls Independence, Kansas home. Jacob has served at two prior churches as the youth pastor before joining First Baptist as the Student Pastor. Jacob earned his Undergraduate degree in Youth Ministry from Southwest Baptist…
Martha Alexander joined the staff in December 2018 as the children’s director. She was born in Alabama and lived in Tennessee, Louisiana and Georgia before moving to Missouri in 2007. She met her husband, Craig, while attending Auburn University. They were married in August of 1992. They have three children, Lauren, Megan and Stephen. Martha…