Pastor Joseph Pike- Senior Pastor
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Joseph Pike has been serving as the senior pastor of First Baptist Church since August of 2017. Pastor Pike has been married to his wonderful wife Allison, since 2008. They have three beautiful children together. Joseph is a graduate of Hannibal LaGrange University where he received his bachelors degree in Bible. He has also received his Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Originally from a small town in Southern Illinois, Joseph and his family have a heart for home town ministry. They look forward to planting their lives in the Mexico community and seeing those in the area come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ. email: fbcmexicopastor@outlook.com |
Dave Roland- Worship Leader
Dave Roland had the good fortune of marrying his wife, Jenifer, who grew up in Mexico as a member of
First Baptist Church. Dave majored in Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University, then got his Master
of Theological Studies and a law degree from Vanderbilt University before going to work in Washington, DC, where he and Jenifer met. Shortly after getting married, the couple came back to Jenifer's home state (and eventually her hometown) to raise their family, which now includes two precious children. He has been
serving as the worship leader for First Baptist Church since January 2016.
First Baptist Church. Dave majored in Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University, then got his Master
of Theological Studies and a law degree from Vanderbilt University before going to work in Washington, DC, where he and Jenifer met. Shortly after getting married, the couple came back to Jenifer's home state (and eventually her hometown) to raise their family, which now includes two precious children. He has been
serving as the worship leader for First Baptist Church since January 2016.
Melanie Utterback- Early Childhood Coordinator
Melanie Utterback was born and raised in Mexico and is a fourth generation member of First Baptist. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Andy, and they live north of Mexico in the neighborhood where Melanie grew up. They have two children, Sophia and James. Melanie and Andy own Utterback Crop Insurance, LLC here in Mexico. She loves spending time with her family, on their families' farms, cooking/baking and being outdoors. Melanie has been serving as the Early Childhood Coordinator since October 2015.
Kim Evangelista- Administrative Assistant
Kim was born and raised in Long Beach, California and has been serving as the administrative assistant of First Baptist Church since 2012. Kim has two wonderful and crazy kids. She placed her trust in Christ at the age of 14. Kim enjoys fitness, reading, and traveling.
email: firstbaptistmexico@gmail.com
email: firstbaptistmexico@gmail.com
Mark Baily- Custodian
Mark was born and raised in Mexico, Missouri. He has been the church custodian for over 30 years.
He has been married to Terry since 1979 and has two beautiful red-headed girls. One is a pharmacist
and the other is a graphic designer. Mark also enjoys fishing and kayaking.
He has been married to Terry since 1979 and has two beautiful red-headed girls. One is a pharmacist
and the other is a graphic designer. Mark also enjoys fishing and kayaking.