Patrick Edwards (Ph.D., Systematic Theology) came to FBC Warrensburg in 2017. Previously he led churches as senior pastor in North Carolina. He is married to Teresa and, together, they have two rambunctious kids, Aiden and Charlotte. Having done undergraduate work at the University of Virginia and graduate and post-graduate work at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Patrick is passionate about seeing the church mobilized to follow God in His mission in the building of His Kingdom! Otherwise, he’s a pretty boring guy who you’ll likely find, when not playing with his kids, sitting on a park bench starring out into who knows what.

Jeff Gray joined the staff at FBC Warrensburg in 2020. Jeff has a variety of ministry experiences from leading as senior pastor in Louisiana, serving in student ministry in Texas and South Carolina, and serving as an associate pastor in family ministry and missions. He is married to Jennifer and, together, they have two kids, Landree and Hudson. Jeff has a Master of Divinity (Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions), and is currently pursuing his DMin in Discipleship and Spiritual Formation (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary). Jeff is passionate about seeing the church mobilized to make disciples who make disciples.  Jeff is a passionate sports fan, specifically the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers. He loves to coach youth sports, play with his kids, and play strategy games.

Lee White joined the staff at FBC Warrensburg in 2020. Lee has held a variety of ministry positions focused on serving children, students, and families in churches and Christian schools in Missouri and California.  He is married to Amy and, together, they have an amazing daughter, Aurora (Rory) and their two dogs, Samson and Pooka. Lee has a Master of Divinity (The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley, California) and a Master of Theology (The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley, California). Lee desires to come alongside parents to support their discipleship of their children and families.  He loves connecting with children and students and being excited for what excites them. Lee enjoys watching sports, traveling, hunting and fishing, and baking. He’s a big fan of Star Wars, Lego, and collecting bobbleheads.

Harold has been on staff for twelve years at FBC Warrensburg. The first nine years he served as the Facility Manager and he serves now as our Church Administrator. He has a BA in IA&T from UCM. Originally Harold is from Georgia but has lived most of his life in Warrensburg.  He and his wife, Linda, have four children, eleven grandchildren, and a very energetic Bichon Frise puppy named Izzy.

Jasen and his family came to FBC in 2012, and he’s been serving as a member of the worship team; Jasen joined the staff as Worship Director in of 2016. He completed his undergraduate degree at the U.S. Air Force Academy and he’s currently an active duty USAF pilot. Jasen and his wife, Angela, have two beautiful daughters, Savannah and Charlotte. Being involved in music influenced his life at an early age and he has used that passion for music to draw nearer to Jesus in his own life. He loves listening to others worship, no matter their age and he’s passionate about worship at FBC being Christ centered and not about performance. Jasen spends his free time hanging out with his family and his Corgi.

Nathan and his family have been attending FBC since 2014. Nathan started volunteering with the Tech Team in 2015, and joined the staff as Interim Technical Director in 2021. Nathan is Active Duty Air Force stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base. He and his wife, Marney, have three children, Nora, Stella, and Josiah. Nathan spends most of his free time just being a dad (or living jungle gym), enjoying time with his wife and taking online classes.

Rebekah Fields has been attending FBC Warrensburg since 2017; and has been serving as a member of the youth leadership team. Rebekah joined the FBC Warrensburg staff in August 2019. Originally from Kansas City, Rebekah received her B.S. in Psychology from UCM and currently works part-time as a Women’s Ministry Leader with The Navigators at UCM. Rebekah is passionate about seeing others grow in their faith and walk with Jesus; having a heart especially for youth and college students to experience Jesus as he calls them by name into kingdom work. Rebekah loves hanging out with people (even though she is an introvert), trying new things, playing board games and sports, hammocking, walking in nature, jamming out to worship music, and taking photos with her digital camera.

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Children's Ministry Coordinator Job Description

Donna joined the FBC staff in 2020, having served as a volunteer to help with the counting of offerings and gifts, she was asked to step into the part-time position of Administrative Assistant for our current Office Administrator, Harold Knight.  She is a graduate of Southwest Baptist College, and a retired teacher. Donna and her husband, Dale, have three grown daughters and seven grandchildren. The Stewart’s have been members of FBC since 2001.