Dr. B. J. Bennett

Pastor

Dr. Bennett is a native of Kentucky and spent his high school days in Gulfport.  He has served as pastor in Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky and Georgia.  He previously served as pastor of First Baptist of Indianola.  He holds a Doctor of Theology and Masters Degree in pastoral ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a BA Degree from Mississippi College.

He and his wife since July 1974, the former Nancy Carol Stegall (a native of Madison), have two daughters, Jessica and Jaime and one son, Justin.  They are also the proud grandparents of Alex and Gabriel.

Philosophy of Ministry
"The Lord has gifted me in the ministry areas of preaching and teaching the Word; prayer; and evangelism.  I am one who retells the Story of God in Community, thus it is the stories of our lives in this spiritual journey before us that a preacher and pastor teaches and equips alongside his people to know and do the will of God."
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Jessica Heath

 Certified Ministry Assistant

Although having ties to FBCR since she was a baby in the weekday ministry program and teaching there for a summer after graduating high school, Jessica became the Ministry Assistant and Financial Secretary here in September of 2008.  With a business/marketing degree from Mississippi State University, Jessica combines that knowledge with the experience she gained while obtaining her Professional Course Certification for Ministry Assistants to assist the ministerial staff with the everyday operations of the church office.  Jessica has been married to her husband Matt since September of 2007.  They live in Jackson with their puppy, Cyrus, and they are expecting their first child in July of 2010.  Jessica's hobbies include reading, making earrings, camping, fishing, watching football and spending time with her family and friends.

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       Larry Tubb

       Student Minister

Larry has served as Youth Minister in Mississippi for 12 years and Collegiate Minister at Hinds-Rankin Community College for 2 years.  He is currently serving as the Student Minister at FBCR and previously served as Student Minister of First Baptist Church of Ripley, MS.

Larry is a native Mississippian and a graduate of Amory High School.  Larry holds a Master's Degree of Arts in Christian Education (MACE) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor or Arts Degree from Blue Mountain College.  He and his wife Kristy Renee Brashier, a native of Bartlett, TN, have been married since September, 2002.  They have two children, Elijah Kade and one daughter, Kinsey Reece.

Philosophy of Ministry

"Teaching, leadership, and administration are my gifts, and I thoroughly enjoy using those gifts to train and equip students, as well as families, to reach their individual circles of influence with the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Then, He will be the One who draws them to Himself.  And the fact that He still chooses to allow us to be a part of that is beyond amazing!"

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