Dr. Allen Tilley, Senior Pastor
email:
allen@firstbaptistcarthage.com
In April 1999, Dr. Tilley accepted the call and challenge to spiritually lead our congregation as Senior Pastor. With almost thirty years pastoral experience, God has continually blessed his ministry with dynamic spiritual and numerical growth. He and his wife, Joyce, have two children, Grace and Daniel. Dr. Tilley earned his BBA degree from Dallas Baptist University and his MA degree from BMAA Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry at Southwest Seminary. His purpose in life is to glorify God and to help others do the same.
Don Collins, Pastor to Senior Adults
email: don@firstbaptistcarthage.com
On staff since 2003, Don has more than fifty-four years of ministerial experience. He has previously served as the President of Jacksonville College and the Director of Missions for the BMAA. He received his BA from Stephen F. Austin and his Master's of Arts Degree from Abilene Christian University. He and his wife, Linda, have two grown children, Gary and Donna, and four grandchildren. Don is also the author of a bestselling book entitled, Along the Way.
James McRight, Pastor to Students
email:
james@firstbaptistcarthage.com
James has served First Baptist since November, 1994. He grew up in Jacksonville, Texas, and married the former Julie Miley in December, 1994. They have one son, Ian, born July, 2000. James graduated from Texas A&M Commerce in May, 1995 with a BS Degree in Agriculture Education and received his Master's Degree in Community Counseling in August, 2004 from Stephen F. Austin State University. James has been in youth ministry since 1991 and has a true passion for teenagers and loves to watch and help them grow in Christ.
David Yarbrough, Worship Pastor
email:
david@firstbaptistcarthage.com
Leading people to worship Christ through music is David's life calling and heart's desire. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, David came to Carthage in 1994. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and a Master of Arts in Religion from the Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, Texas. He and his wife, Susie, have two children, Daria and Cash.
Sharron Poss, Children's Director
email:
sharron@firstbaptistcarthage.com
Sharron was born in Paris, Texas, and raised in Tyler. She earned her BS Degree from East Texas State University and a Masters of Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. She and her husband, Lynn, have four grown children. At First Baptist since 2008, her passion for children is evident in the more than twenty years she spent in elementary public school classrooms. Sharron's focus is to develop programs that will lead children to walk daily with a real God who has a loving and divine purpose for each of their lives.
Miriam Yates, Financial and Administration
email:
miriam@firstbaptistcarthage.com
Raised in San Antonio, Texas, Miriam graduated from Texas A&M University in May, 1982, with a degree in Biomedical Science. She moved to Carthage, April, 1989, and started her tenure at First Baptist in September, 1999, while raising four wonderful children, Cassie, Eric, Jessica and Caroline.
Trudy Craig, Receptionist/Secretary
email: trudy@firstbaptistcarthage.com
Trudy joined our staff in May, 2010. Born and raised in Carthage, Trudy has been happily married to Ricky for the past 37 years. They have a grown son, Cody. Over the years, Trudy has been a home school mom, Bible teacher, preschool director, women’s Bible study facilitator, and most recently was employed by a local realtor. Trudy feels her job is a ministry to both the church and the Kingdom of God.
------------------------------------------Executive
Secretary Miriam Yates
recently celebrated her 10th
Anniversary as a First
Baptist
Church employee. Thank you
Miriam for 10 great years of
service.
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