Patrick Edwards (Ph.D., Systematic Theology) came to FBC Warrensburg in October 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 January 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 will be joining the staff at FBC Warrensburg in June 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.

Don Brooks has been the Technical Director at FBC since October 2017. He is married to Peggy and they have three adult children and seven grandchildren living in Missouri, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C.  Prior to coming to FBC he had his own consulting business, TechMissionS, where he assisted hundreds of churches nationwide, with all matters of church technology associated with sound, lighting, screens, and TV production. Don’s commitment to the church is to utilize his God-given skills, to assist the church and its volunteers in meeting the technical requirements of today’s church in such a way that   it neither interferes nor distracts from but rather complements its message.  

Chad and his family have been attending FBC since 2013; and he has been serving as a member of the worship team. Chad joined the staff as a Worship Director in January of 2016. Chad has a BME in Vocal Music from UCM and currently works as a full-time music teacher and choir director at Warrensburg Middle School. He and his wife, Sarah, have three wild and crazy boys, Kaiden, Owen and Ian. Chad spends most of his free time just being a dad (or living jungle gym), enjoying time with his wife and listening to and practicing music.

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 January 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.

Bailey has been in attendance at FBC since 2017 and joined the staff in March 2020. She has lived on a homestead for the past eight years, and moved to Warrensburg in 2016. Bailey along with her husband Kevin are raising a family with three amazing children Jaelyn, Brylee, and Hudson. Bailey was previously a stay at home mom homeschooling her children. She has a Christ driven passion for children and enjoys seeing them grow into disciples for Christ. Her most valued time is spent being a mother. She also enjoys hosting bar-b-q’s, having card/board game nights, hunting/fishing, and working around the homestead.

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.