PASTOR

Dr. Robert Blackmon grew up in Burkburnett, Texas. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with both bachelors and masters degrees in pastoral ministry, and he graduated with a doctoral degree in church revitalization from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Kristen, have 3 boys: Roman, Remington, & Rexton. They came to Mexia in September 2024 from Bluegrove, TX.

YOUTH MINISTER

Eli Norcross has served as a youth minister at several local area churches before coming to First Baptist. He is currently serving as Interim Youth Minister.

cHILDREN’S dIRECTOR

Amanda Howard has been a member of First Baptist for several years and took over as Children’s Director in 2023. She also works at Mexia ISD. Amanda has one son, Jackson.

MUSIC MINISTER

Matt Isabell has served as Interim Music Minister since July 2024. He lives in Richland, TX.

Church Secretary

Ann Talley is our part-time secretary with years of experience and knowledge of First Baptist Mexia. She has been employed at FBC since 1972. She has one daughter, Stacey, who lives with Ann's four grandchildren in Houston area.

Shawna Sterling is our full-time secretary. She oversees all office work, publications, finances, & church contributions. She and her husband, Jim, have 2 sons and a daughter: Coby & wife, Robyn; Shannon; Matt & wife, Katherine. They also have five grandsons and one granddaughter.

Facilities Manager

Walter Van De Weghe oversees all custodial and maintenance work of our facilities and coordinates the calendar for building usage. He was employed by FBC in 1989. Walter and wife Bonnie have three children: Stephanie, Karla and Yvonne along with 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Yimmi Montoya is our part-time custodian. He pastors a local church. He and his wife have 3 children.

Clc director

Toria Hale oversees the CLC daily operations. Toria & her husband, Mark, are a great asset to FBC.