Leadership & Staff

Lead Pastor

Tom is a Tennessee native who has a deep love for the landscape and culture of the southwest. He has been married to his wife, Charissa, since 2011 and together they are the grateful parents of two children; Evie & Miles. Tom is a graduate of both Columbia International University (2011) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2018). After graduation he spent six years serving in associate pastor roles in both El Paso, Texas and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania before accepting the lead pastorate at First Baptist Church of Silver City.

It is Tom’s prayer to see the glory of God displayed in Silver and the surrounding areas. He has a passion for exegetical preaching, evangelism, discipleship, and global missions. When he has free time you can find him enjoying time with his family, reading, playing board games, or going on adventurous hikes (that always turn out to be much longer than he initially plans).

Worship Leader

Rick is an ordained minister, retired school teacher, and his teammate is his wife Gretchen.

Ministry Assistant

Ann helps coordinate the ministries and teamwork of the congregation as we work together to fulfill the great commission.