Staff

Pastor - Dr. Steve Dominy came to FBC in the spring of '99. He and his wife Missy have two children, Clay and Tessa.  Steve received his education from Tarleton State University (BA), Southwestern Seminary (MDiv), and George W. Truett Seminary (DMin). Hunting, fishing, and cycling make up what little free time Steve has.

 

 


Music Minister - Josh Moore began his ministry at FBC in the fall of '08.  Josh is graduate of Baylor University with a degree in music theory, and currently attends B.H. Carroll Theological Institute.  He has a wide range of musical talents, including vocal, guitar, bass, piano, and trombone.  Josh has been married since July '09 to his wife Mary.  In addition to his musical talents, Josh is a tech guru and video game master!

 

 

  Youth Minister - Ben Winder  began his ministry with us in the fall of 2009.  Ben is a graduate of Lee University where he majored in Youth Ministry, and is  currently a Master of Divinity student at George W. Truett Theological Seminary.  Ben has been married to Laura since July '09, and they both love doing ministry with teenagers.  When he's not doing school or ministry, Ben really loves mountain biking, soccer, outdoor adventures, and milkshakes.

 

 

 

 Small Group & Children's Minister - Laura Winder joined the First Baptist family after Ben was called to be the Youth Minister in fall of 2009.  She joined the staff in January of 2010.  Laura is a graduate of Lee University where she earned a Discipleship Ministry degree with an emphasis in Small Groups.  She enjoys singing, playing the guitar and piano, as well as interior design, painting, and rock climbing.

 

 

 

 Secretary - Linda Hill came to FBC in the spring of '06.  She and her husband Bob live in Gatesville.  She's the friendly voice of FBC each day during normal office hours from 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Monday-Thursday and 8:00 AM- 12:00 noon on Fridays.  Linda also volunteers with FBC's Angel Food Ministry and stays busy with her wonderful grandchildren.

 

 

 
 Financial Secretary - Jennifer Penny has been a vital part of FBC for years.  She and her husband Jackie came to FBC '01 and have two children, Jonathon and Jorja.  Jennifer has served as office secretary & financial secretary of FBC.

 

 

 

  FBC Academy Director - Jimmie Dell Wicker has served the children of Gatesville through the Academy for years.

 

 

 

 Mothers Day Out Director - Cathy Norris serves FBC as MDO Director every Tuesday.  Cathy and her husband Steve serve in a number of other areas in the life of FBC, including being in the Sanctuary Choir, serving as Sunday School teachers, and volunteering with Angel Food Ministry.

 

 

 

  Pianist - Rosie Place has served the Lord all her life with the musical ability that He gave her.  She accompanies every FBC ensemble and also a few Sunday School classes when needed.  She and her husband Dwain have served FBC in a variety of ways over the years.

 

 

 

 Organist - Sharon Streetman plays the Curtis Memorial Pipe Organ each week during our Sunday Morning Worship Service.  Her husband is Charlie.

 

History

Organized in 1856 with only a few dozen members, this congregation has been part of Gatesville for a century and a half. Their first meeting took place in the Coryell Co. Courthouse, and early worship services were conducted in members' homes, with Rev. W. A. Mason as the first pastor.

A stone building erected in 1866 served as a community school and house of worship for all denominations. The Baptist congregation met in the Union Church until 1872, when its first sanctuary was built on the corner of Bridge and 7th Sts. Necessitated by a growing membership, a new frame building with a larger sanctuary was built on the current property in 1883.

In 1936, it was also replaced by a larger structure, which has since been joined by additional facilities, allowing the congregation to continue serving the community with ongoing outreach programs.  In 2006, FBC celebrated 150 years of ministering to the community of Gatesville and being a place of worship for generations.

Why a windmill?