The FBC Team

We are here to glorify God, make disciples and see First Baptist become best version it can be for the glory of God!

Todd goulet

Pastor

Pastor Todd began serving with First Baptist Church in May of 2022. His gifting is found in preaching and leadership with a Bachelor's Degree from Liberty University and Master of Christian Studies from Union University.


Pastor Todd has over 17 years in corporate leadership at Merrill Lynch and more than 12 years in executive leadership in nonprofit organizations and senior church leadership, revitalizing two churches in New England.

Pastor Todd's philosophy is Message, Mission Method.

Our message (Gospel) and mission (Glorify God & make disciples) never change, but our method can and must adapt to the ever-changing culture and community around us.

Mick Schatz

Worship and Teaching Pastor

Pastor Mick began serving with First Baptist Church April 2024.

Skyler Henderson

First Students Director

Skyler began serving with First Baptist Church in August 2022.

After Skyler's family began following Christ, his parents fell in love with and began serving in children’s ministries at various churches. He was very involved in helping his parents which led to becoming a youth leader in his youth group.  Knowing that was God's call on his life, Skyler graduated from Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville Florida in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry. After graduation he served with Oakleaf Baptist Church until moving to Hopkinsville. Skyler's wife currently works at Hilldale Christian Child Care Center, Clarksville, TN. Skyler and Ashley have one feline child and her name is Tuna 😂.

Ashley Henderson

First Kids Director

Ashley began serving as parttime First Kids Director in October 2023!  During the week she works fulltime at Hilldale Christian Child Care Center in Clarksville Tennessee. 

Ashley started serving in kid's ministry as a young teenager and has been passionate about it ever since. She's completed two internships in children's ministry prior to starting at FBC and she also has a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Trinity Baptist College. Her husband, Skyler, is the Student Director at FBC Hoptown and they are expecting their first child in 2024!

Angela Bracey

Mission Catalyst

Angela began serving with First Baptist Church in November 1995.

Angela has a Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Public Relations from Liberty University. Over the years Angela has served in many roles and ministries which has led to her role as Mission Catalyst in 2023. Angela's husband John is a retired Hopkinsville Police Officer and now a Sheriff's Deputy with the Christian County Sheriff's Department. Angela and John have one adult daughter, Janae.


Chelimar

Travieso-Rivera

Finance Administrator

Chely (pronounced Shelly) began serving with First Baptist Church in October 2022.

Chely has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (concentration in Accounting and Finance) from the University of Puerto Rico and a Master of Business Administration from the Eastern University in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Chely's husband Jose serves at Ft. Campbell in Finance with the 160th. Chely and Jose have three children, Yadiel,  Sarah and Amira.

SCOTTY HART

facility Supervisor

Scotty began serving with us June 2023!

Dave Barrett

Custodian

"Mr. Dave" began serving with First Baptist Church in June 2022.

Dave retired from the Army at Fort Campbell in 1993 after returning from Dessert Storm. Since then he has retired again and has worked in many different capacities using his military and mess hall background! Dave's wife Carrie is the owner of Hopkinsville Hearing. Dave and Carrie have four adult children: Angela 😉, David, Cheri and Brad.

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