Faith Baptist's Staff

Find out more about the staff so you’ll feel right at home with friends and family each week. 

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Dr. Danny Sinquefield, Pastor
dannys@myfaithbaptist.org

I came to serve as the first full-time pastor of Faith in 1994. What an incredible journey it has been for our family! In just a few short years, God has transformed this young church into one of the most dynamic, Kingdom-driven churches in the nation. The story of Faith is still being written, but the early chapters have been exciting to say the least. I am grateful for the willingness of our church to stretch beyond their abilities and trust the Lord. One of the truly great characteristics of our members is their unselfish desire to reach people for Christ in creative ways. That is the heartbeat of Faith. In fact, we have embraced the very heartbeat of heaven. Our people are in love with Jesus and they love what He loves! I think that is the real story of why the hand of God is upon this church.

BA - University of Central Florida
M.Div - New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, Louisiana
D.Min - Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky

   

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Todd Pendergrass, Associate Pastor of Missions & Administration
toddp@myfaithbaptist.org

The Lord called my family and me to Faith in 1998, after serving churches in Alabama and Georgia. It has been the most refreshing journey of our Christian lives. The Faith Family is committed to the expansion of God's Kingdom both in Bartlett and around the world making Faith an incredible place to serve. My wife, Melody and I have three wonderful children, two girls and a boy. School, Basketball, baseball, and soccer keep our children very busy.  If I were looking for a church family, and a place to call "home", Faith Baptist Church would definitely be the place I would want to begin my search!!

BS - University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama
MARE - Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, Memphis, Tennessee

   
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David Smith, Associate Pastor of Equipping & Discipleship
davids@myfaithbaptist.org

Family:  Rachael and I have been married since August 5, 1988.  We have four children– Hayden (1993), Andrew (1995), Kaitlyn (1998), and Olivia (2003; adopted 2007).

School:  B.S.  McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
MARE  Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary, Memphis, TN

Church:  Minister of Youth (2 yrs), Minister of Youth & Education (8 yrs), and presently at Faith Baptist the Minister of Discipling & Equipping (March 2002- present).   My responsibilities include organizing Connection Groups, Faith Journey classes for new members, Discipleship classes, Men’s and Women’s  Ministries, Disciple Makers/Mentoring programs and the Prayer Ministry.

Community: Faith Walk International Weekends; Crossroads Weekends; support & attend local community programs, activities, and sporting  events.  Love LSU football and Memphis Tiger basketball.

Passion:  To find a meaningful place of service for every member that wants one and to see all believers Disciple or invest their life in another.

   
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Terry Easley, Associate Pastor of Music
terrye@myfaithbaptist.org

The Lord called me and my family to Faith in 2004. My wife Konnie and I have been married 27 years and have two boys Jeremy (24) and Jacob (22). Our journey at Faith has been one of the greatest experiences of our Christian lives. “The Mission of Faith is to glorify God through passionate worship, personal evangelism, purposeful discipleship, practical ministry and participation in missions.” Through the Ministry of Music, I have the wonderful privilege to lead our church family to glorify God through passionate worship. I believe I serve with the greatest Senior Pastor and Ministerial Staff God has ever put together. These men love God supremely and serve the Lord with an attitude of gratitude. I never dreamed serving Jesus could be so rewarding and fun. If you are searching for a church to call “home” you have found that home at Faith. I can share from my own experience; Faith is a place where friends truly do become family. Come and join us during the most exciting and explosive days of growth at Faith as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!      
   
Ryan Johnston, Associate Pastor of Young Adults & Outreach
ryanj@myfaithbaptist.org

God called me and my wife, Debby, to Faith Baptist Church in 2003. We have one daughter named Kinsley, born the summer of 2007, and she an incredible blessing to our home. We moved to the Mid-South from Wayne, Nebraska, and although far from home, we have found a new home with the family of Faith Baptist Church. In the Young Adult Ministry we help people navigate life through their twenties and lead them to become lifelong committed laborers for Christ. In the Outreach Ministry we strive to reach our community with the love of Jesus Christ through weekly programs and many community-wide events. We believe that Faith is a unique church that truly exists to advance God’s kingdom, and we are very excited about the days ahead.
BS – Wayne Sate College, Wayne, Nebraska MDIV - Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, Memphis, Tennessee
     
newton Dr. Ed Newton, Associate Pastor & Evangelist
ed@ednewton.org

Learn more about the Steps of Faith Evangelism Ministry at www.ednewton.org.
   
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Ken Cox, Director of Recreation Ministries
kenc@myfaithbaptist.org

I have been blessed with a wonderful family: my wife, Diane, who teaches a Woman’s Connection Class; our son Brian and his wife Laura; and our daughters Mandy and Kim, who are both active member of Faith. We are also blessed have 3 precious grandchildren: Kenny, Lucas and Ella!

   
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Sheri Hale, Director of Children's Ministries
sherih@myfaithbaptist.org

I am an educator by profession and a Christian educator by passion.  The Lord called me to the full time position here at Faith five years ago.  Before that I served in the public school arena and part-time at Faith. Ministry here at Faith is an incredible journey.  Surrounded by an awesome army of volunteers, we have the joy of leading children to a personal knowledge of Jesus, teaching them to live for him and to share their faith with others.  We use a variety of creative children’s programs as the vehicles to carry boys and girls to the cross. My husband, Philip and I are the parents of four adult children and the Gram and Granddaddy to six wonderful grandchildren.

BS in Elementary Education- University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
MS in Early Childhood Education- University of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Post Graduate Studies in Special Education- University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
   
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Vicki Purifoy, Director of Preschool Ministries
vickip@myfaithbaptist.org

After serving as the part time Preschool Director of Faith Baptist Church for 14 years, God has recently called me to serve in this capacity in a full time ministry position.  Prior to serving at faith, I was the Preschool Director at Bartlett Baptist Church. My husband Ronnie and I are the parents of three grown children Leigh, Russell and Nicholas.  God has blessed us as “Nana and Pops” to five wonderful grandchildren.
 
It is my privilege to share the love of Jesus with “His little people”.  I have the opportunity daily to encourage, pray for, and come alongside our young families.  I feel God has called me to be His hands and feet daily, teaching children about Him and His love through Bible stories, activities, prayer and interaction. It’s all about growing the Kingdom through the heart of a little child.
   
Mike Baker, Youth Associate
mikeb@myfaithbaptist.org

Mike joined the ministry of Faith in May of 2006. He is married to Jena and they have two sons: Noah and Grayson. Mike's primary area of service is with middle school students. Mike has a Masters of Divinity from Mid-America Seminary and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in New Testament studies.
     
David Zehner, Facilities Manager
davidz@myfaithbaptist.org

   
Christie Reid, Director of Mother's Day Out
christier@myfaithbaptist.org

Check back soon for more information.

   
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Brenda Splean, Administrative Assistant- Pastor
brendas@myfaithbaptist.org


   
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Kay Crafton, Administrative Assistant- Administration & Missions
kayc@myfaithbaptist.org



   
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Sandra Perkins, Administrative Assistant- Students
sandrap@myfaithbaptist.org

   
Halford
Diane Halford, Administrative Assistant- Recreation, Preschool & Children
dianeh@myfaithbaptist.org


   
Harris
Carole Harris, Administrative Assistant- Outreach, Young Adults & Education
caroleh@myfaithbaptist.org



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Sylvia Manley, Financial Associate
sylviam@myfaithbaptist.org